ARTIST

Ira DellaMonica

artist statement:

I live a creative life. I grew up with animals, and have a deep affection and connection with their energy, their wisdom and their ability to love unconditionally. Animals remind me of the unhurried freedom that they uniquely experience. From them I have learned to find this place within myself in my studio. Color is an important part of my work. I use it boldly yet sparingly to emphasize the subject of the work

about:

Ira DellaMonica was born and raised in Southern California, graduated from Sonoma State University with an art degree, and received a graphic arts certificate from UCLA. Her deep connection with animals stemmed from childhood pets and 25 years of competitive horseback riding and training. They are a repetitive theme in her work. DellaMonica moved to Mesa, Arizona in 2017 and a series of life altering events and Covid 2020 rekindled her deepest desire to paint the animals and nature that bring her peace.

medium:

Acrylics

Website:  https://iradellamonica.com/

email:  lollypopdec09@gmail.com