Mutlu Ertac

Hi, I am Mutlu Ertac:

I was born in 1961 in Turkey .I have been painting in Oil and Acrylic since 1983.
I studied under Vincent Farrell in Laguna beach, California in 2000 for 4 years He was a very well known Plein-air artist who was also Sergei Bongart's student in his early career years. The distinctive, broad strokes of color on canvas serve as my signature style. My colors are harmoniously arranged, seeking simplicity and pure shimmering of light and color in my paintings.
I have diverse range of paintings , some traditional some abstract , and some contemporary.

I like to use broad ,vivid colors and sudden large brush strokes to create an image that is spontaneous but very well thought before applied on Canvas... I am a colorist, working in exaggerated color, using dynamic but carefully controlled color relationships and in my abstract works ,I approach the painting as color first , feeling that is expressed and later the composition and whole idea of the art to fit together.... I apply the paint and after the paint is put on Canvas , I try to not disturb again by overworking...Image already in my mind, so It only takes few strokes to apply on Canvas... 
WEBSITE :
INSTAGRAM : .ertac_art

B.S. Degree in Electronics and Communications...

September 23 - November 27 2019
City of Laguna Beach's 2019 Juried Fine Art Exhibition

May 21 - August 31, 2018
SOKA University , Founders Hall Art Gallery Exhibition


09/10/2017 City of Laguna Beach's 2017 Juried Fine Art Exhibition

10/10/2016 City of Laguna Beach Juried Fine Art Exhibition.

06/14/2014 Newport Beach Art Exhibition-Celebrating 50 years

10/14/2013 City of Laguna Beach, Juried Fine Art Exhibition.

04/13/2013 The Newport Beach City Arts 2013 (Local)

04/14/2012 Newport Beach Art Exhibition
@ Newport Beach, Ca.



10/18/2011 Juried Fine Art Exhibition 
@ City of Laguna Beach



04/09/2011 Newport Beach Art Exhibition 
@ Newport Beach, CA.



03/27/2010 Second City Council 
@ Second City Council Art Gallery Long Beach, CA .



03/22/2010 Art that is Small 
@ City Hall of Laguna Beach, CA

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12/01/2009 Mutlu Ertac
@ Sandstone Gallery Laguna Beach, CA.



11/12/2008 Mutlu Ertac 
@ Sandstone Gallery Laguna Beach, CA