Ariana Richards at Willow Gallery

Ariana Richards

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"Misty Morning" SOLD!	"Before the Dance" $3200.00	"Morning in the Snow" SOLD!
"Dreams of Light" $800.00	"Listening to the River" SOLD!	"In the Meadow" $3200.00
"Secret Woods" SOLD!	"Bright Harvest" SOLD!	"Light Like Crystal" $1700.00
"Circle of Love" $1700.00	"Interlude in Sunlight" $2700.00	"Light from the Magnolias" $2700.00
"In the Garden" $4300.00	"The Bouquet" SOLD!	"Fleurs de Vie" $2500.00
"Sunlight on the Lake" $3800.00	"Lady of the Flowers" $2300.00
"The Tulips" SOLD!	"Tropical Light" SOLD! Accepted into the California Art Club's 96th Annual Gold Medal Juried Exhibition	"Tropical Dawn" $1700.00 Accepted as a finalist in the March 2007 Raymar Arts 2nd Annual Fine Art Competition
Ariana Richards possessed a love of traditional art at an early age. An internationally noted actress, known especially for her role as Lex in Jurassic Park, she went on to Skidmore College to earn a B.S. Degree in Fine Art and Drama, with distinction. She continued with instruction at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, and has been mentored by some of the finest names in Contemporary Impressionist art. Art has long been a tradition in her family. Her own genealogy can be traced back to the early Italian Renaissance with Carlo Crevelli, a contemporary of Botticelli. The tradition has been passed along through the generations to Ariana through her Italian grandmother, who was a professional oil painter. Ariana’s ongoing work shows the classical influence of the Old Masters, along with the dynamics of Impressionist artists, most notably Monet and Guy Rose. She also draws inspiration from John Singer Sargent, Anders Zorn, Joaquin Sorolla, and J.W. Waterhouse. A strong advocate for the environment, Ariana believes that art can deepen our relationship with the natural world. "If I could, I would take each viewer along to my favorite places along the seacoast or in the mountains, to the secret places of nature." Ariana speaks of her figurative work saying, "I especially enjoy painting figures out of doors because of the beautiful, transient effects of sunlight on the subject." At age 27, Ariana is already an award-winning oil painter, most recently receiving first place in the 2005 National Professional Oil Painting Competition sponsored by American Artist magazine. Her list of exhibitions include museum and solo shows. She counts among her collectors local and international corporations. Currently residing in Oregon, she is known for her evocative portraits and figure paintings along with her landscapes. Ariana’s magazine credits include feature articles in national art magazines such as Art of the West, Southwest Art, and American Artist including her art being showcased on the cover of American Artist magazine. Ariana is a member of the Oil Painters of America and is a Mentor Member of the California Art Club. Articles March/April 2006 "Keeping Things Lively by Vicki Stavig in Art of the West August 29th, 2006 People Celebrate the 90's!: The Stars, the Fads, the Moments You'll Never Forget. September 2003 Southwest Art magazine. "Young At Art" by Bonnie Gangelhoff April 2003 American Artist magazine "A Promising New Generation of California Artists" by M. Stephen Doherty with Ariana's art featured on the magazine cover. September 2002 Southwest Art magazine "21 Under 31."
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