Mona Youssef
www.equilibriarte.org/MonaYoussefartist
member since January 28, 2008
bio
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, I have been able to realize the potential for growth and development in my work and this is what will inspire me to go on reaching new levels of depth, beauty and diversity in my paintings.
Art, in my opinion, is a manifestation of love. We love the nature around us, the people we share our world with. When we truly love what we do, we do it whole-souled and become professionals at it. Yes, Art is a powerful tool and silent International language that can convey messages to the world reflecting culture, history and civilization. This language can speak up, announce, make known, unify, bring together, support, up build, encourage, share, care for, show compassion and kind feelings toward all. In two words; Art is to LOVE.
I would like to invite you all to visit my Online Art Gallery at: https:// www.mona-gallery.com and hope that you will enjoy viewing the artwork. Of course your comments are welcome.
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, I have been able to realize the potential for growth and development in my work and this is what will inspire me to go on reaching new levels of depth, beauty and diversity in my paintings.
Art, in my opinion, is a manifestation of love. We love the nature around us, the people we share our world with. When we truly love what we do, we do it whole-souled and become professionals at it. Yes, Art is a powerful tool and silent International language that can convey messages to the world reflecting culture, history and civilization. This language can speak up, announce, make known, unify, bring together, support, up build, encourage, share, care for, show compassion and kind feelings toward all. In two words; Art is to LOVE.
I would like to invite you all to visit my Online Art Gallery at: https:// www.mona-gallery.com and hope that you will enjoy viewing the artwork. Of course your comments are welcome.
