Focal Point: Veronique Aniel

An example of fine art by Veronique Aniel

Year Born: 1940

born in France

BFA from College of Charleston SC

focus is on capturing color and light

Price Range: $250.00 - $800.00

Main Website: http://veroniqueaniel.com

The Artist Says:

Collectors Say:

Dealers Say:

Other Artists Say:

Other Web Pages With Info About Veronique Aniel

Veronique Aniel's Main Artist Website

Art Galleries Representing Veronique Aniel

Overview

Click Here to go to the website for artist Veronique Aniel

Welcome to my site! Bienvenue!

I would like to use this as a mean to show you the kind of work I am doing currently, as well as what I have done in the past. I believe this is a great way for people who are interested in art to become familiar with a particular artist's style and its development . I welcome any comment you may have and would love to hear from you.

Veronique Aniel

Biography

I was introduced to painting at an early age; my father would let me tag along when he was painting "en plein air" in the countryside of Normandy in France where I was born. It was a serious hobby for him, and even as a child I could sense how intense he became once he picked up his paintbrushes.

I studied drawing and painting while in school, and continued to draw and paint throughout the years. My formal art education took place as an adult when I obtained a BA in Studio Art from the College of Charleston in SC in 1976 with emphasis on drawing and sculpture. I studied with William Halsey and John Michel, and both of them emphasized the process of creating art and the importance of taking chances. I worked mostly in abstracts at that time, and it gave me the opportunity to experiment with colors and compositions. My work was on display in local galleries in Charleston SC in the 1980's including the 1980 Spoleto Invitational Show at the Gibbes.

In the mid 1980's I obtained a Master's in Clinical Counseling at the Citadel, and worked as a psychotherapist for fifteen years. I continued to paint during that time and my goal was to return to painting full-time which I was finally able to do in 2002.

I enjoy the feeling that comes when I am totally absorbed in painting, my focus is to capture colors and light accurately. When I travel, I make small sketches and take photographs to use as reference t when I get back to the studio. I like the versatility of acrylics, but have also worked with oils and w pastels in the past.

I currently teach a class on mixing colors (color theory) at the Recreation Center on James Island SC. and love to witness student's surprise when they discover the possibilities!

Upcoming Events and Exhibits

Upcoming Workshops

Mixing Colors, 6 weekly classes, 10am to 12:30pm,(50)
Recreation Center, James Island SC
7/24/2009-8/28/2009

Emphasis is on learning color theory by practicing mixing colors while painting still lives and working from photographs. Outdoor painting is also scheduled as weather permints. Beginners are welcome, be prepared to explore the possibilities!

Veronique Aniel(anielv@bellsouth.net)

Other Web Pages that Veronique Aniel Recommends you visit

(These pages are not necessarily about Veronique Aniel)