Video: Fairies and elves in the works of Judy Mastrangelo
2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55
American artist Judy Mastrangelo is known for her stunning depictions of elves, fairies and other fantasy creatures. Judy's paintings are filled with light and unusual charm, as well as playful energy - believable and supernatural at the same time.
“For most of my life I have painted in various genres, from realism to impressionism and abstract art. I drew a variety of shapes, but creatures from the fantasy world have always been closest to me, - says the artist. - Everything in nature is alive for me, which I try to show in my drawings."
Judy loves to read ancient Greek and diurnal myths in which the spirits of nature are personified, and enjoys drawing the deities of trees, water, earth and air. In addition to mythology, the artist also draws inspiration from the works of the Renaissance masters.
However, despite her fascination with mythology and painting of the Renaissance, Judy points to her husband as the main source of inspiration, whom she calls a real Renaissance man. “We live in the land of old-fashioned houses and gardens, on the edge of the Magic Forest,” says the artist.
Judy Mastrangelo has taught arts, contemporary dance, classical ballet and drama to adults and children. She even created a theater group, whose members put on stage fairy tales and plays by Shakespeare. However, after a while, Judy decided to leave teaching and devote herself entirely to her beloved business - drawing.
Images of Judy's magical creatures are very popular, and you can find them anywhere - on prints and posters, wall wallpapers, puzzles, postcards, calendars … In addition, the artist draws illustrations for children's books. A huge number of works by Judy Mastrangelo are on her website.
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