All artworks by Rob Debartolo
Special Occasion Framed Announcements $95.00 each • 4 artworks
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Announcements for that special occasion- Birth, Wedding, Anniversary. Letters are hand painted in your [...]
Announcements for that special occasion- Birth, Wedding, Anniversary. Letters are hand painted in your choice of colors. You choose the color of the double mat and frame. Frame choices are Red, Blue, Silver, White, Gold, Black or Natural. The name or name are hand lettered.
Colored Pencil • 3 artworks
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Monotypes • 23 artworks
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The monotype is printed from metal, plastic or a glass plate which the artist painted. The artist may [...]
The monotype is printed from metal, plastic or a glass plate which the artist painted. The artist may also use paper, twigs, and any other material to transfer an image to the paper. Why do this rather than paint directly on the paper? Because of the special effect one gets with color and luminosity in this process. This is more obvious on the 2nd. Or 3rd. pull of the print. The artist may choose to work into the plate or paper to get a finished piece of art. Oil, ink or paint is usually used in print making but artists also use watercolor for different effects. The word monotype applies because you get only one print from the painting image although one may get 3 pulls each one will be different. Printing may be done by hand or using an etching press. Adding ink to the plate or taking it away to create an image.
Mixed • 1 artwork
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Acrylic • 1 artwork
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Poured Ink • 4 artworks
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Flower Paintings using the Poured Ink Technique This technique really began over 35 years ago as I began [...]
Flower Paintings using the Poured Ink Technique
This technique really began over 35 years ago as I began my career as a printer. Each color job requires cleaning the press. Removing the ink, which liquefies, and throwing it on paper, creates beautiful images of color, texture, shape and design. Over time the constant visual expressions reveled through this process allowed me to explore and develop a deeper connection to the flower images lying within my soul. It’s as though these flowers were always there, just waiting for the right medium to bloom.
The flowers created by this technique were not painted using traditional paintbrushes and techniques. I have developed a method for diluting oil-based inks and pouring them onto the paper with one hand, while the other hand holds, lifts and moves the paper, creating a flow of flower petals. By layering color on color, drip on drip the petals take on texture, shape and intensity. Using cotton pads dipped in solvent, I create the translucency of petals and leaves.
The process of creating one of the flower images becomes a spiritual dance. I feel transported – become one with the images. The colors and shapes flow and move through me as well as on the paper. My hope is that whoever sees these flowers will not only see them but will also feel them.
This technique really began over 35 years ago as I began my career as a printer. Each color job requires cleaning the press. Removing the ink, which liquefies, and throwing it on paper, creates beautiful images of color, texture, shape and design. Over time the constant visual expressions reveled through this process allowed me to explore and develop a deeper connection to the flower images lying within my soul. It’s as though these flowers were always there, just waiting for the right medium to bloom.
The flowers created by this technique were not painted using traditional paintbrushes and techniques. I have developed a method for diluting oil-based inks and pouring them onto the paper with one hand, while the other hand holds, lifts and moves the paper, creating a flow of flower petals. By layering color on color, drip on drip the petals take on texture, shape and intensity. Using cotton pads dipped in solvent, I create the translucency of petals and leaves.
The process of creating one of the flower images becomes a spiritual dance. I feel transported – become one with the images. The colors and shapes flow and move through me as well as on the paper. My hope is that whoever sees these flowers will not only see them but will also feel them.
Pastel • 18 artworks
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Rob DeBartolo – a self taught artist – has lived and worked as a printer in Connecticut for over 40 years. His experience in operating a small print shop led him to explore his deep connection to color ad its limitless possibilities. This passion with color and his knowledge and use of inks led to experimenting with monotypes, studying monotype techniques in New Haven, CT for over 15 years, and the creation of a new technique using diluted inks. This method requires the ability to “pour” inks on paper to create landscapes and flowers. Rob is also an accomplished artist using pastel, acrylics and collage.
He owns and operates a gallery on the shoreline in Essex, CT where he shows art by local artists on a regular basis, as well as his own work. His works have been shown throughout New England and are in private collections.
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Added Feb 20, 2013
Essex Art Assocation
10 North Main Street
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Essex Art Association is a seasonal gallery with members artwork "From Traditional to Cutting Edge" being shown in five theme shows.
Added Feb 20, 2013
Ongoing exhibit of Rob DeBartolo
18 Plains Road
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The gallery at Riverside Press is open weekdays from 10-4 and by appointment. Representing all of Rob DeBartolos work from traditional to modern.
Added Feb 13, 2013
Article
Rob DeBartolo – a self taught artist – has lived and worked as a printer in Connecticut for over 40 years. His experience in operating a small print shop led him to explore his deep connection to color ad its limitless possibilities. This passion with color and his knowledge and use of inks led to experimenting with monotypes, studying monotype techniques in New Haven, CT for over 15 years, and the creation of a new technique using diluted inks. This method requires the ability to “pour” inks on paper to create landscapes and flowers. Rob is also an accomplished artist using pastel, acrylics and collage.
He owns and operates a gallery on the shoreline in Essex, CT where he shows art by local artists on a regular basis, as well as his own work. His works have been shown throughout New England and are in private collections.
Added Feb 13, 2013
Poured Ink Technique
Rob DeBartolo – a self taught artist – has lived and worked as a printer in Connecticut for over 40 years. His experience in operating a small print shop led him to explore his deep connection to color ad its limitless possibilities. This passion with color and his knowledge and use of inks led to experimenting with monotypes, studying monotype techniques in New Haven, CT for over 15 years, and the creation of a new technique using diluted inks. This method requires the ability to “pour” inks on paper to create landscapes and flowers. Rob is also an accomplished artist using pastel, acrylics and collage.
He owns and operates a gallery on the shoreline in Essex, CT where he shows art by local artists on a regular basis, as well as his own work. His works have been shown throughout New England and are in private collections.
Added Feb 13, 2013
INK Magazine
Featured in INK MAGAZINE February 2012
Added Feb 13, 2013
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Private Lessons given at Riverside Press Gallery
Rob is available for demos.
Reviews and comments
We really miss seeing u at the gallery. What are you up to???
Hi, my mom Phyliss told me to check out your art work. Glad I did, btw I totally love John and Jenny, two of my favorite ppl.
live next door to a friend of yours from Conn., Terry Young. Loved browsing your website. Beautiful works of art!!
Bravo! Lovely website!
Bonjour, j'aime beaucoup votre jeu de couleurs dans vos pastels, bravo!
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IT'S AN AMAZING PAINTING I LOVED IT:)
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