Angela Ruth D'Agostino

ANGELA RUTH D'AGOSTINO -artist-

Artist's Statement SAATCHIART
PLEASE ENJOY the thoughts still running through my head like...So there are all these memories still running through my head like... that's incredible, how extraordinary, good job , great work, good effort, amazing, I am proud of you, terrific, way to go, you're so smart, nice going, you got this, remarkable, great, keep up the good work, superb, have fun, great progress, brilliant, be yourself, great idea, way to go, I can see you worked hard on that, I believe in you, impressive, I like that , very clever, how creative, awesome, I am glad you are here, fantastic, you're a great leader, thumbs up, how thoughtful, nice job., it is well with my soul.

THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME BE OF SERVICE...
What I choose to share with you and others is my EVOLVING body of work .

My family of origin always valued creativity and self employment, all working class people.  My interest in painting and drawing started at a very early age. For a life lesson, I learned in kindergarten, that I could hold a brush in my hand and stand at an easel. It was so satisfying to be able to express myself in a positive way without using words and the sky was the limit. . I found creating a visual example for another person was an economical way of communicating. It was quick. I was born and raised in California. When I was younger , in school I spent time traveling to Europe, Asia and the Middle East. I loved to absorb the experiences of life in far away places . And traveling through other exhotic lands that were so different from my own culture shaped how I interpreted my life and new ideas. This privilege of traveling gave me a deep  appreciation for art  as I witnessed it in the everyday life and depth of people from around the world. I reveled in being a complete tourist. Upon returning home to California, I incorporate  these memories of time spent away into my artwork. It is a simple and powerful strateg...

diversified arts experience, painting, assemblage, photography, pen and ink, illustration, commercial graphic art, mixed media...gallery, print, fairs, books.