| Becky Reilly |
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Art has been important to me since
I can remember and I've loved it my
entire life. When choosing a career,
I never considered fine art a
practical option. I did, however,
expand my B.S. Physics to include
a second degree in Studio Art. It
was only after "retiring" from 15
years in engineering, when my third
child was born, that I started my
second career in art. I have studied
art recently from Corinne Lalin
(painterly realism) for two and a
half years and Frank Arcuri
(realism-old world style) for one
and a half years. I feel like my work
is constantly evolving.
I love painting still lifes because I
feel each painting is a story and
shows a little of my personality. I
like forms to look dimensional and
acheive this by painting the light on
the objects and really pushing the
darks. This is a traditional old world
style of painting. Sometimes I like
to diverge from painting historically
traditional subjects and paint fun
subjects like Corona bottles with
limes, donuts, and evening shoes
with lingerie and jewelry. I also
paint still lifes that tell a person's
story. I take someone's favorite or
meaningful "things" and paint a still
life of them that they can hang on
the wall and see every day. I don't
paint from photos because I like to
look around objects and see the
character, light and shadow in
objects first hand. Also, photos turn
a three dimensional setting into two
dimensions, which counters my
efforts to paint objects that appear
to have weight. Painting is
something I wake up wanting to do
every day. I hope you enjoy seeing
my work half as much as I like
painting it.
I have been exhibiting my art in
galleries and shows for eight years
now. It seems like people really
enjoy the way I paint still lifes.
There have been many first time art
buyers purchasing my paintings
which makes me feel wonderful. I
am also fortunate to have collectors
who are now purchasing my art.
Thank you to those who have
bought my paintings and want to
meet me and get to know me. It is
really nice meeting you too. When
people tell me they look at my
painting(s) hanging in their homes
and it makes them feel so happy to
be living with my artwork, I feel
fortunate and honored.
I can remember and I've loved it my
entire life. When choosing a career,
I never considered fine art a
practical option. I did, however,
expand my B.S. Physics to include
a second degree in Studio Art. It
was only after "retiring" from 15
years in engineering, when my third
child was born, that I started my
second career in art. I have studied
art recently from Corinne Lalin
(painterly realism) for two and a
half years and Frank Arcuri
(realism-old world style) for one
and a half years. I feel like my work
is constantly evolving.
I love painting still lifes because I
feel each painting is a story and
shows a little of my personality. I
like forms to look dimensional and
acheive this by painting the light on
the objects and really pushing the
darks. This is a traditional old world
style of painting. Sometimes I like
to diverge from painting historically
traditional subjects and paint fun
subjects like Corona bottles with
limes, donuts, and evening shoes
with lingerie and jewelry. I also
paint still lifes that tell a person's
story. I take someone's favorite or
meaningful "things" and paint a still
life of them that they can hang on
the wall and see every day. I don't
paint from photos because I like to
look around objects and see the
character, light and shadow in
objects first hand. Also, photos turn
a three dimensional setting into two
dimensions, which counters my
efforts to paint objects that appear
to have weight. Painting is
something I wake up wanting to do
every day. I hope you enjoy seeing
my work half as much as I like
painting it.
I have been exhibiting my art in
galleries and shows for eight years
now. It seems like people really
enjoy the way I paint still lifes.
There have been many first time art
buyers purchasing my paintings
which makes me feel wonderful. I
am also fortunate to have collectors
who are now purchasing my art.
Thank you to those who have
bought my paintings and want to
meet me and get to know me. It is
really nice meeting you too. When
people tell me they look at my
painting(s) hanging in their homes
and it makes them feel so happy to
be living with my artwork, I feel
fortunate and honored.
BIOGRAPHY
Bucks County Impressionist Modern Impressionist New Hope Impressionist