Mona Youssef
www.equilibriarte.org/MonaYoussefartist
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I am a Canadian fine artist capturing the Canadian four seasons in realistic oil paintings, on canvas. Because Art has been my life passion since childhood, today, I am able to exhibit my artwork nationally and internationally and have received numerous awards. My online art gallery provides original paintings and high quality reproductions.
Although, I had pursued my goal and obtained a University degree B.F.A. in Fine Arts and later on had taken several courses, in Colleges, with honor awards, related to art, yet art is a life-time experience. You are invited to read my article posted on my website with the title” Born Talented or taught to be an Artist" at this link: https://www.mona-gallery [...] icles/article12.php.
In my paintings, I focus on the importance of light along with the shadow that complements its beautiful counterpart. By using different subtle tones and applying many fine layers to create depth and soft contrast, I emphasize perspective and composition. The oil colors, I use, are from original pigments I mix them myself on pure high quality linen that being treated carefully, six month in advance and at least one year after the work is done.
Through painting, I've learned that what we see, for the first time, is not always or exactly what we initially perceive to be there. Having a second and a third look at subjects or matters can reveal more depth, value and beauty. This study is what leads me to pursue the realism style. In addition, ... bio
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Mona Youssef 06/01/2008 01:54 AM
