Lena Quagliato & Family
Biographical Information:
Lena Quagliato is a contemporary artist whose representational works reveal her attentive study for detail as well as an aptitude for connecting the viewer to her subjects. Raised in Rocky Ford, Colorado, Quagliato recognized her artistic talent at a young age. Inspired by the natural landscape and the rural environment in which she was raised, Quagliato learned to accurately portray objects from reality. Continuously honing her skills as a realist artist Lena began to explore the challenge of pairing the intangible and ethereal with her subjects to provide an emotional understanding of the subjects.
Versed in a variety of media, Quagliato works primarily as a painter; favoring water based media for its portability and ease of use. Producing work as a professional artist since 2012, Lena specializes in portraiture. Upon completing her undergraduate degree in painting in 2010, Lena has been working as freelance and professional artist and currently resides in Santa Clarita, California with her husband and their two-year-old son.
Artist Statement:
I enjoy the challenge of producing representational works of art. I view realism as much more than a technical ability. While it requires a careful study of the object and skill to accurate portray the physical likeness, it also involves the capability to capture the unseen; the essence of a subject or tension of a moment.
I thrive on the process of creating. I continuously explore and experiment with new materials. I believe our journey is a wonderful gift and I seek to capture and express the people and everyday miracles and wonder that we share and experience. Whether it is the birth of a litter of newborn puppies, the distinctive smile of a cherished friend, or the atmosphere of an Ozark autumn my personal encounter with my surroundings are an unlimited resource for me.
Lena Quagliato is a contemporary artist whose representational works reveal her attentive study for detail as well as an aptitude for connecting the viewer to her subjects. Raised in Rocky Ford, Colorado, Quagliato recognized her artistic talent at a young age. Inspired by the natural landscape and the rural environment in which she was raised, Quagliato learned to accurately portray objects from reality. Continuously honing her skills as a realist artist Lena began to explore the challenge of pairing the intangible and ethereal with her subjects to provide an emotional understanding of the subjects.
Versed in a variety of media, Quagliato works primarily as a painter; favoring water based media for its portability and ease of use. Producing work as a professional artist since 2012, Lena specializes in portraiture. Upon completing her undergraduate degree in painting in 2010, Lena has been working as freelance and professional artist and currently resides in Santa Clarita, California with her husband and their two-year-old son.
Artist Statement:
I enjoy the challenge of producing representational works of art. I view realism as much more than a technical ability. While it requires a careful study of the object and skill to accurate portray the physical likeness, it also involves the capability to capture the unseen; the essence of a subject or tension of a moment.
I thrive on the process of creating. I continuously explore and experiment with new materials. I believe our journey is a wonderful gift and I seek to capture and express the people and everyday miracles and wonder that we share and experience. Whether it is the birth of a litter of newborn puppies, the distinctive smile of a cherished friend, or the atmosphere of an Ozark autumn my personal encounter with my surroundings are an unlimited resource for me.