Anita Gerlach
Oil on canvas
ARTIST STATEMENT:
I have enjoyed drawing since my childhood in Glendale, California. In my elementary and junior high days I lived for the times I could ride a horse with the wind blowing through my hair and the feel of the horses's muscles moving beneath me. It was a feeling of freedom.
My art style ranges from detailed equine and wildlife to looser landscapes and seascapes. My first attempts at painting were with acrylics. I, now, paint exclusively with oils. I also paint mostly from photographs. My sons provide many of these photos from their photographic art.
I thoroughly enjoy being an equine and wildlife artist, however, my fine art subject matter also includes other animals, landscapes and seascapes. My biggest inspiration was my dad, an incredible artist himself.
Painting is relaxing yet challenging as I look at the blank canvas and begin to create. I paint hour after hour and yet it seems but a moment. My goal is to cause one to feel the spirit and personality of the animal or to create a landscape or seascape compelling enough that one is "wowed" into taking a second look.
Some of my art work is shown in my first published book, Anita Gerlach. The second publication entitled South Bay Artists of California shows some later works. Both books are available upon request.
To purchase call: 310-991-7144 or e-mail gabrielle.artistsstudio.pvac@gmail.com
