Diane Rappisi is an IAPS Master Circle member, a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America, and holds memberships in the Maryland Pastel Society, the Pastel Society of Colorado, the Salmagundi Club in New York, and the Oil Painters of America. She trained at Studio Incamminati in Philadelphia, where she deepened her understanding of color, form and anatomy, and discovered her love of figure painting. Diane’s work has been exhibited throughout the U.S. and abroad and has won numerous awards in national and international exhibitions.
I am an oil painter of colorful, vibrant palette knife paintings. In my work I seek to create a sense of place, capturing the light, energy, and soul of my subject. With my knife, I describe what I see with layers of paint – sometimes loading it on in bold strokes, sometimes sgraffitoing by drawing or scratching into the wet paint, and often almost sculpting the paint to tell my story. My goal is to create a joyful and sophisticated work of art that speaks of the beauty found all around us, painted with love and thoughtful abandon.
A stalwart with the Easton community, Betty Huang has had an interest in the arts from a young age. As a child, Betty found herself inspired by the work of impressionists like Eugene Boudin, Claude Monet, and Joaquin Sorolla for their use of color to capture light and emotion. She uses these inspirations to bring her own visions to life on canvas. Today, Betty finds inspiration from her camaraderie with artists around the world. Her love for the different cultures and identities she encounters from country-to-country guide her artistic choices. Like the impressionists before her, Betty’s
Marc Castelli grew up in a military family enriched by travel and living in many places. While none of them seem connected to his present fascination with water and boats, his parents did pass down to him their love of history and cultures. This interest continues with Marc’s family and their vacations to Maine, Brittany, Iceland, and Italy reflecting the desire to have more than a casual experience with such places.
Our life’s journey takes us through so many changes and to many places, and so it is with my artwork, which evolves on an ongoing basis.
I am inspired by, and love to paint and draw from nature; always looking to explore the impact of color and to highlight the juxtaposition of darks and lights - how one enhances and beautifies the other. I create vibrant outdoor scenes and dramatic portraits, mostly using oils, watercolor and graphite.
Born in Baltimore City. MICA 2004 Alum.