Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Communication Across Cultures by: Jayme Catalano

 


Until Olan Mills and the ubiquitous awkward family photography, individuals commissioned painters to create an image for their mantelpiece, hallway, or grand lodge. Those portraits, whether a formal oil painting of royalty or a child with his beloved dog, communicate something of their time and place and the personality of the subjects. And unlike a flimsy photography, they are a lasting investment nearly guaranteed heirloom status, or at least the corner of a dusty antiques store. Unfortunately, the art of portrait painting has somewhat declined in the last one hundred years. Napa Valley artist Cathryne Trachok, a former illustrator and commercial artist, is out to change that. Influenced by artists such as John Singer Sargent, Rembrandt, and Winslow Homer, Trachok creates contemporary portraits in a very classic way. She calls art “communication across cultures, time and experiences” and creates quality, lasting pieces of art accessible to everyone, not just someone with a beach house in the Hamptons. Visit her website to learn more about her work and commissioning a portrait for yourself.

 
All images by Cathyrne Trachok.  Titles in order of appearance:  "The History Major", "Rick", and "Blue Scarf - Brown Hair".

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-Jayme Catalano
Canary Public Relations
www.canarypublicrelations.com

Canary Public Relations is a boutique firm specializing in marketing, branding and public relations for small businesses.  They specialize in working with fine artists, designers, and creative professionals of all types.

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