Artist Information:
Janine Kilty
Chatham, MA
United States
Member Since: Mar 2010
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Artist Statement:
I work in a realistic style
that draws on my studies in
atelier painting techniques to
create contemporary works that
have been described as
evocative and engaging. I am
especially inspired by the
works of Velasquez, Sargent,
Sorolla and Beaux.
To me, every image is a
narrative: not only genre ...
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Artist Exhibitions:
Through end of May: Creative
Arts Center,154 Crowell Rd ·
Chatham, MA 02633. Juried
exhibition "Colors of Spring"
- awarded first place in oil
painting for "Companions"
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Artist Galleries:
Janine Kilty Artworks:
www.janinekilty.com
Numerous works on display at
The Bartholomew Gallery, Main
Street, Chatham,
Massachusetts, 02633...
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Janine Kilty's Artist Portfolio
Welcome to Janine Kilty's Portfolio.
I work in a realistic style that draws on my studies in atelier painting techniques to create contemporary works that have been described as evocative and engaging. I am especially inspired by the works of Velasquez, Sargent, Sorolla and Beaux.
To me, every image is a narrative: not only genre scenes, but every still life and portrait, as well. Sometimes the story is obvious, sometimes it is enigmatic. Often the story that emerges with one of my paintings surprises me. With portraiture, I strive not only to capture the likeness, but to find the "story": the spark of personality, the force of experience and the promise of things to come. Like a story, I believe a painting is only completed with the engagement of the viewer.
I believe the primary goal of any painter should be to create beautiful images, no matter what the message. ... |
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Red Scarf, 2006
Oil Painting,
20 x 20 inches
Not for Sale
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