A R I A N A    R I C H A R D S

        
                         Interlude in the Sunset                                                                Best Friends                   
                          20" x  22"                                                                              28" x  22"           

               
 Sunlight on the Lake                                   Light through the Magnolias                                      In the Garden    
      32" x  24"                                                              24" x  20"                                                           36" x  24"

               
 On Wings of Thought                                             The Flower Girl                                                    Mystic Light      
       24" x  18"                                                             30" x  24"                                                            24" x  16"

             
Ariana in her Studio         

For an interesting conversation with Ariana and Talk Show host Rick Emerson in Portland.  Just go the the this link:
http://www.970.am/ and look for the interview either on the front page or in the archives.  The interview was held on August 8th so you can check the archives.  Ariana also has the interview on YouTube which can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE-2z9sQ2ms.   She offers some in-depth insight into her artwork and career.

                              "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 25, Ariana is already an award-winning oil painter. Currently residing in Oregon, she is known for her plein-air landscapes as well as her evocative portraits and figure paintings. Ariana’s paintings have been exhibited internationally. Ariana also counts among her collectors local and international corporations. Ariana’s magazine credits include feature articles in national art magazines such as Southwest Art and American Artist including her art being showcased on the cover of American Artist magazine."

Biography was provided by the artist.

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