->: “Chris Gonzalez RAP 2013 Alumnus to contribute to the “Throwback Thursday”:
What was most important about Rome to my artistic development was that it was the most intensive artistic training I’ve received. I learned a lot from the program; between different techniques in painting and drawing to actually seeing historical locations and learning about them. I also learned a lot more about drawing and painting on location, and while I can’t really do it much here in New York, I felt that it was an important skill to learn.
One of the lessons that I learned which has stuck with me is something Carole Robb said to the class once, which was to not make the painting too generic. It’s something I take into consideration when stepping back and looking at some of the works I’ve done.
In the few years since the Rome Art Program, my art accomplishments have been somewhat on the backburner.
While I continue to paint and draw, as well as post on social media, my full time job has prevented me somewhat in seeking other artistic opportunities.
However, I have been in a few group shows such as the Side Show Gallery’s Through the Looking Glass, and the Greenpoint Gallery’s group show.
Since the store where I work also has group shows, I’ve been submitting work to those shows as well”.
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