Bold & Colorful Art by Annette Ragone Hall
Annette gives permission for non-commercial use on other web sites of the images that appear on this web site provided that the user gives her proper credit and sends her email asking for permission. Credit must include Annette’s name, the title of the image, and a link back to ragone.com. Annette reserves the right to demand that the user removes an image if she finds that the content on the user’s web site is objectionable to her. By virtue of using any of Annette’s images, the user agrees to these terms.
Nature inspires the colorful images I create, and I strive to capture the majesty of the sky, earth, and water with paint and canvas. Bold colors are the hallmark of my work, and most of my imagery comes purely from my imagination. I usually start my abstract paintings with a color idea, building the image intuitively as color, shape, texture, and in some cases, multimedia objects, are applied. One of my goals in creating a piece of art is to grab and hold the viewer’s eye, drawing the person deeper into the painting to discover the myriad treasures there. I know I have created a successful painting when it makes me smile. I want my work to make my collectors smile as well. I enjoy hearing what viewers see in my abstract work because each person sees something that no one else does. I want my artwork to enhance my collectors’ emotional life just as they did mine during the creation process. In my impressionistic works, I paint recognizable things in a loose and colorful way. I am currently experimenting with a new technique: acrylic pouring. I combine fluid acrylics with pouring medium and enough water to make the consistency very pourable. I layer the colors in a cup, one on top of the other, and then pour the mixture on canvas or board. The combination of choosing colors and relying on chance as the colors mix in the cup, then mix further in the act of pouring, and finally moving and mixing on the substrate makes for exciting abstract images. I work primarily in acrylic, but occasionally paint in oil, watercolor, and mixed media. I accept commissions from those who want a specific color scheme or subject matter that isn't available in an existing piece. My motto: Never give up your dream. Work hard to achieve it.
Annette grew up in Roanoke, VA. Her desire to create art began very early and was inspired by her mother. When she was six, her mother drew her a quick sketch of a woman’s face and revealed a side of her that Annette had not seen before. She was so inspired by this drawing that she decided she would learn to draw and work as an artist when she grew up. Annette is the oldest of nine children, so money was tight for the family when she was young. She had to wait to pursue art training until she was an adult. As a young wife and mother, she worked her way through college, and with the help of a scholarship, graduated with a B.A. in Art. Her husband encouraged her to pursue that goal. Being a practical type, Annette took business, accounting, and computer courses as electives. She knew she would need the knowledge these classes gave her. After graduation, Annette honed her painting skills primarily using watercolor. She also took computer graphics workshops and classes. After her husband, young daughter, and she moved from Roanoke to the Puget Sound area in Washington State, the grandeur of the water and rugged, snow-capped mountains helped her creativity and imagination expand even further. Her art education continued as she participated in many workshops taught by nationally known artists. Annette began using acrylics in 2003; their versatility took her art to a new level. She started creating imaginative, large-scale works and also experimented with mixed-media works using acrylic, glass, and other elements. She was able to build an impressive body of work over the years despite having to work full time in a non-fine-art-related career. In early 2007, her husband and she moved back to the South, to North Carolina, to be in the land of warmth and sun, and so she could create art full time. Not long after she moved to North Carolina, two Salisbury firefighters were lost in a tragic fire. She painted their portraits as a gift to the fire department. The 30"x 24" portraits were unveiled in March 2009 as part of the memorial service for the two fallen firefighters. In 2015, Annette and her husband left North Carolina and traveled in an RV. They put their home on the market, sold most of their household goods, and put the rest in storage. In late 2016, their full-time RV travel came to an end when they found a home and property that they fell in love with in a rural area of Southwest Virginia. Annette is now back in the studio, painting. A jewelry lover herself, Annette developed a line of hand-painted jewelry , which she sells on consignment in galleries, to fine boutiques and gift shops on a wholesale basis, and retail to consumers. Downloadable PDF: Artist statement, bio, and resume
ARTIST STATEMENT
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
© 2024 Annette Ragone Hall. All rights reserved.
Nature inspires the colorful images I create, and I strive to capture the majesty of the sky, earth, and water with paint and canvas. Bold colors are the hallmark of my work, and most of my imagery comes purely from my imagination. I usually start my abstract paintings with a color idea, building the image intuitively as color, shape, texture, and in some cases, multimedia objects, are applied. One of my goals in creating a piece of art is to grab and hold the viewer’s eye, drawing the person deeper into the painting to discover the myriad treasures there. I know I have created a successful painting when it makes me smile. I want my work to make my collectors smile as well. I enjoy hearing what viewers see in my abstract work because each person sees something that no one else does. I want my artwork to enhance my collectors’ emotional life just as they did mine during the creation process. In my impressionistic works, I paint recognizable things in a loose and colorful way. I am currently experimenting with a new technique: acrylic pouring. I combine fluid acrylics with pouring medium and enough water to make the consistency very pourable. I layer the colors in a cup, one on top of the other, and then pour the mixture on canvas or board. The combination of choosing colors and relying on chance as the colors mix in the cup, then mix further in the act of pouring, and finally moving and mixing on the substrate makes for exciting abstract images. I work primarily in acrylic, but occasionally paint in oil, watercolor, and mixed media. I accept commissions from those who want a specific color scheme or subject matter that isn't available in an existing piece. My motto: Never give up your dream. Work hard to achieve it.
© 2024 Annette Ragone Hall. All rights reserved.
Annette gives permission for non-commercial use on other web sites of the images that appear on this web site provided that the user gives her proper credit and sends her email asking for permission. Credit must include Annette’s name, the title of the image, and a link back to ragone.com. Annette reserves the right to demand that the user removes an image if she finds that the content on the user’s web site is objectionable to her. By virtue of using any of Annette’s images, the user agrees to these terms.
Annette grew up in Roanoke, VA, the eldest of nine children. Her desire to create art began very early and was inspired by her mother. When she was six, her mother drew her a quick sketch of a woman’s face and revealed a side of her that Annette had not seen before. She was so inspired by this drawing that she decided she would learn to draw and work as an artist when she grew up. Annette is the oldest of nine children, so money was tight for the family when she was young. She had to wait to pursue art training until she was an adult. As a young wife and mother, she worked her way through college, and with the help of a scholarship, graduated with a B.A. in Art. Her husband encouraged her to pursue that goal. Being a practical type, Annette took business, accounting, and computer courses as electives. She knew she would need the knowledge these classes gave her. After graduation, Annette honed her painting skills primarily using watercolor. She also took computer graphics workshops and classes. After her husband, young daughter, and she moved from Roanoke to the Puget Sound area in Washington State, the grandeur of the water and rugged, snow-capped mountains helped her creativity and imagination expand even further. Her art education continued as she participated in many workshops taught by nationally known artists. Annette began using acrylics in 2003; their versatility took her art to a new level. She started creating imaginative, large-scale works and also experimented with mixed-media works using acrylic, glass, and other elements. She was able to build an impressive body of work over the years despite having to work full time in a non- fine-art-related career. In early 2007, her husband and she moved back to the South, to North Carolina, to be in the land of warmth and sun, and so she could create art full time. Not long after she moved to North Carolina, two Salisbury firefighters were lost in a tragic fire. She painted their portraits as a gift to the fire department. The 30"x 24" portraits were unveiled in March 2009 as part of the memorial service for the two fallen firefighters. In 2015, Annette and her husband left North Carolina and traveled in an RV. They put their home on the market, sold most of their household goods, and put the rest in storage. In late 2016, their full-time RV travel came to an end when they found a home and property that they fell in love with in a rural area of Southwest Virginia. Annette is now back in the studio, painting. A jewelry lover herself, Annette developed a line of hand-painted jewelry , which she sells on consignment in galleries, to fine boutiques and gift shops on a wholesale basis, and retail to consumers. Downloadable PDF: Artist statement, bio, and resume
ARTIST STATEMENT
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
Bold & Colorful Art by Annette Ragone Hall