Painting the Masters with Rita Richetti - Grandma Moses

The best way to learn a skill is to learn it from the best. Paint the Masters will be presented in a series of seven monthly classes, each class focusing on one of the world’s most famous artists.

During each class you will:

1) Learn about the life of one of the world’s greatest painters;

2) Take a deep dive into the works of the artist;

3) Focus on a particular aspect of their style or technique that makes their work exceptional; and

4) Paint an 11”x14” acrylic painting mimicking one of that artist’s paintings, and guided by local artist, Rita Richetti.

Cost $50 includes materials

Sunday, August 16th, 1 PM to 3:30 PM

Join local artist Rita Richetti for her next Paint the Masters workshop as we explore the charming folk art style of Grandma Moses! We’ll learn how she began painting in her 70s and created colorful countryside scenes using simple shapes, vivid patchwork landscapes, and a playful bird’s-eye view inspired by memory and imagination rather than formal rules.

Artist Bio

Rita Richetti has a BFA in drawing and two Masters degrees in education. She is a veteran visual artist whose florals are often likened to the work of American Artist, Georgia O’Keefe.She paints primarily in oils, but also enjoys working in acrylics and oil pastels. Stylistically, she stays close to realism but occasionally veers off and adds a bit of whimsy to her paintings. Her favorite subject matter include close-ups of florals, cows, dogs, wolves, and horses. Rita’s work is regularly shown in local venues and galleries, and her paintings have won numerous awards.

Rita’s goal is to bring joy and beauty through her art and to unleash creativity in people with or without prior training, through a variety of artistic expressions and media.

Her services include: classical instruction for all levels, supported studio time, consultation and therapeutic support for students with special needs, and art parties for any occasion.

Learn more about Rita here:  ritarichetti.com/