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Artists to Watch and Collect
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visual language magazine
October 2014 Volume 3 No. 10
Anthony A. Gonzรกlez Elaine Valeria Pat Meyer Anton Zhou
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Artists to Watch and Collect
Anthony A. GonzĂĄlez Elaine Vileria Pat Meyer Anton Zhou
Visual Language Magazine Featured Artists this month delve into the beauty of each of the four different artists and their unique approach to creativity. Anthony A Gonzalez paints expressions and attitudes, right now focusing on the female figure Elaine Vileria enjoys working in both genres of abstraction and realism, her style in the past couple of years has taken a turn toward surrealism and fantasy. Pat Meyer’s goal when painting is to do it beautifully with each stroke of the brush. To let the viewer see what she sees and experience the feelings that were happening at the time of the painting. Anton Zhou, at age 16, is an artist to really watch as he develops. As a Signature Member of Artists of Texas, Anton has had a brush or pencil in his hand from an early age. He feels that the early pioneers of art bequeathed their styles and techniques to present day artists, along with their passion and love for the field of art
Pat Meyer
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Anthony A. Gonzรกlez
http://www.obra-de-gonzalez.com
Expressions and Attitudes Painting for over 30 years has been intriguing and rewarding. I have studied with a few outstanding teachers and have spent countless hours working independently in my studio. I understood the importance of drawing early in my career which gave me the skills needed to paint in any medium. After drawing, I pursued first watercolor painting and then later oil painting. I have studied in Madrid, Spain, taking classes in oil painting and painting from life models. It was a great experience and an enjoyable one. I have returned many times to paint and visit with my Spanish friends. At the moment, the female figure is my main subject. Through many years of painting from models, I have learned to recognize expressions and attitudes that help me portray the uniqueness that comes from life. This uniqueness tells a story for me and for the viewer as well. The energy and persona of the model is essential and evident in my work. Painting has been enjoyable and fulfilling for all these years, and I look forward to the many years to come.
Blue Ribbon
Captivating
I’m Ready
Servant to None
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Elaine Vileria
http://elainevileria.artspan.com
Over the years, I have had the fortune to teach art, to students pre-K through 12th grade. As far back as I can remember, I knew that art would be a major relevance in my life. My favorite Christmas present of all time, was an art instruction book, complete with drawing paper and pencils, to help me learn to draw. Although I enjoy working in both genres of abstraction and realism, my style in the past couple of years, has taken a turn toward surrealism and fantasy. In addition to this style, I have developed a fondness for the technique of pointillism, where the intensity of a color fades, as you lessen the dots, or, you simply meld them together with another color. I have been asked more than once, “How do you come up with these ideas? How do you envision the subjects that you draw?� I guess it would be compared to an author writing a fiction or fantasy book, but the idea is created in the mind of an artist - and that visualization is transformed through the hand and tools of the artist. I received my Masters degree from Nazareth College, in Rochester, NY. My work has been in exhibitions throughout the United States, as well as in France. I have also, solely developed and coordinated three art exhibitions for cancer survivors.
Ladies in Blue 20”x16”
Santa Fe II (16”X12”)
Web of Lies (21"X17")
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http://elainevileria.artspan.com
Celestial Reincarnation (23� x 17�)
Octopus’s Garden (20”x13”)
East Coast Pier (20”x13”)
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Pat Meyer
http://patmeyer-artist.com
Painting Life Beautifully Life has many chapters and my goal in this chapter of life is to expereince it through painting what I see, feel, hear and endure. When you stand before the empty canvas your heart reaches out and starts to speak. With each brush stroke you apply a little of our soul with paint. Your brain engages more and more with your subject until you become totally submerged in your painting. My goal when painting is to do it beautifully with each stroke of the brush. To let the viewer see what I saw and experience the feelings that were happening at the time of the painting. Each painting should tell a short story even if it is a still life. Some element of surprise that makes you stop and think what was the artist thinking and feeling at the moment of conception of this piece. If you as the viewer are excited by the colors, composition, brushwork and story then my job as an artist is full filled. SIGNATURE MEMBER ARTIST OF TEXAS, OIL PAINTERS OF AMERICA, OUTDOOR PAINTERS SOCIETY
Signs of Spring
Anything but a Rose
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http://patmeyer-artist.com
Sunny Sunflowers
Fall Harvest
Sunny Delight
Vibration in Color
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Anton Zhou
http://www.antonzhouartwork.com/ http://antonzhou.blogspot.com/
Following a Passion I grew up finding my passion for art at a really young age, holding a brush or pencil in my hand ever since I was a small kid. I was born and raised in Houston by my loving parents, who have supported my art career till this point as I am currently 15 years of age. As the years have gone by, our world has seen new trends in art emerge, but I tend to stick with the traditional aspects of an impressionist, being very loose and daring with my colors and strokes. In my works, I strive to elicit the very nature or beauty of the scenery, sometimes the unique, vibrant characteristics of a face, or perhaps a conceptual idea revolving around an abstract frame. Through my eyes, I feel that the early pioneers of art bequeathed their styles and techniques to us, their passion and love for the field of art - all of which I have incorporated into my artistic personality. In conjunction with the traditional motives displayed in my art, I’ve mixed up my collection to exhibit a wide range of skills and knowledge of vast mediums and styles. My school art curriculum has greatly benefited my maturity as an artist as I came to appreciate and admire the different generations of art, and ultimately, the idea of how visual arts has evolved. Being a member of the Texas Artists Association and Contemporary fine art is quite a privilege for a young artist like me, and has defined my emergence as a professional artist. Right Page: House of China 30 x 24 Oil
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Anton Zhou
http://www.antonzhouartwork.com/ http://antonzhou.blogspot.com/
Lisbon Lakeshore 18 x 24 Oil
German Folk Valley 24 x 30 Oil
The End of a Season 48 x 36 Oil
Water Lily 36 x 36 Oil
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