CHANTAL TOMIELLO

Artist Statement

I love this quote:  

“Art exists because life is not enough”....by artist Ferreira Gullar  

I currently work with oils because I love how it feels.....(This creamy and velvety smooth medium which glistens in the light when wet...)   

My subject matter varies but the aim is always to try to capture light.  When I see something beautiful, it's the light I first see and which captures my attention.  It's what attracts me.  As I grow as an artist, I wish to be more impact-full with my statements of light......to emphasize “feeling”.  

On a more personal note, I was born in Canada in a large French Canadian family.  It seems that even as a young child, I always had a talent for drawing. Although my path did not lead me to be a full time artist, I have always yearned to paint.  Over the years, while living my traditional life, I've carved  out time to paint...first with watercolors, then in oils.  I am self taught, with the help of many classes, workshops and books.  

I currently live in North Carolina with my husband..... where I now commit to make painting a full time endeavor.   

I hope you enjoy my work. 

Chantal  

Contact information: 

[919] 523-4091 

Chantalpaints@gmail.com | 

​www.chantalpaints.com