Fragonard Pink and New England Landscapes

In contemporary art, pink can be used in a variety of ways to express different emotions and ideas. Some New England painters are incorporating pink into their work to convey a sense of nostalgia, femininity, or even irony, depending on the context. Pink has been quoted as, “ a color of love with an attitude,” is gaining social popularity. Look for more pink moving into our New England palette and look for the symbolism of pink in art too!

Probably the most famous use of pink art history is Fragonard, his unusual use of pink and the tone of the pink he is known for has lasted through time..

Jean-Honoré Fragonard was a French Rococo painter known for his elegant and playful style, often using soft, pastel colors like pink. His most famous painting, "The Swing," features a young woman in a flowing pink dress enjoying a ride on a swing, surrounded by a lush, idyllic landscape. The pink in this painting, and in many of Fragonard's works, symbolizes youth, innocence, and the carefree spirit of the Rococo era.

Lake paintings

Rebecca Klementovich is a talented painter renowned for her captivating depictions of New Hampshire's lakes, often done in a modern impressionist style. Her work beautifully captures the serene beauty and vibrant colors of the state's natural landscapes.

New Hampshire has stunning lakes with crystal-clear waters, surrounded by lush forests and majestic mountains. The beauty of light, water, and land creates breathtaking scenes that inspire artists.

Rebecca specializes in sparkles that hit the light on the lakes. She try's to show the aliveness.

Who Is Rebecca Klementovich

Rebecca uses nostalgia from natural subjects such as, flowers, mountains, colonial buildings and seascapes – but with a sharp, contemporary edge. Houses that are floating away due to climate change are a new direction she is taking. How to create paintings that exhibit humanity along with high keyed colors and neutrals is a reality she plans on working towards. These two contrasting ideas bring out the energy and complexities of our natural modern world. Rebecca’s work moves in between abstract and semi landscapes because of this, there is a fantastic tension. She is a true champion of using unusual color combos in her work. Her figure paintings and drawings allude to complex relationships and dynamics, sometimes haunting, sometimes intimate always in 17 or 18 century style.

Graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology NYC, she specialized in fashion illustration. Rebecca was a fashion art director for 22 years in the city. Her art career gave her a love of color and a strong design component in her paintings.

Rebecca lived in northern New Hampshire near the Mount Washington area for many years. Now she lives near Portsmouth, NH. The mountains gave her the sentimentality and the lyrical style in her landscapes, along with Fauvism. Foliage and Fauvism has been a huge influence on her work. All of these elements have produced large, modern, and unique fine art paintings. The natural subjects, human connection, and vibrant colors, she finds in her paintings take her to an enduring place of beauty, she hopes to share with the viewer.

NH Local Artist

What makes New Hampshire a special place for artists?

New Hampshire's stunning landscapes and rich history offer endless inspiration for artists. The state's iconic Mount Washington, the highest peak in New England, provides a breathtaking backdrop for artists, particularly during the winter's ethereal Alpenglow.

The state's serene lakes, including Winnipesaukee, Newfound, and Chocorua have picturesque settings surrounded by mountains and pine forests. These tranquil waters and stunning views have captivated artists for generations.

The historic coastal city of Portsmouth, home to the charming 18 century colonial town Strawbery Banke, adds another layer of cultural and historical significance.

With its diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage, New Hampshire is an exceptional place for artists to create and for art lovers to appreciate.

Alpenglow and Mout Washington

What is Alpenglow-Alpenglow is a beautiful natural phenomenon that occurs when the sun is just below the horizon, casting a reddish glow on the mountains. This glow is caused by the scattering of sunlight by particles in the atmosphere. The term "alpenglow" comes from the German word "Alpenglühen," which means "Alps glow." It usually happens during sunrise and sunset.

Mount Washington, the highest peak in the Northeastern United States, is a particularly stunning sight during alpenglow. As the sun rises or sets, casting its warm light on the mountain's slopes, the peak is bathed in a soft, ethereal glow. This phenomenon, known as alpenglow, creates a breathtaking view.

Why artist love to paint this glow is that during the blue and white colored winter months the Alpenglow produces a magnificent pink band of color over the mountains just for a few minutes at the horizon line.

Second Generation Artists

What is a second generation artist?

I only found out when my daughter, Violet told me. She and her friend shared stories of growing up with a parent who is an artist. Stories like hiding in the living room behind five foot canvases or putting secret Hello Kitty stickers on the art, to increase the value of it.

Literally: It could refer to painters who are the children of previous painters. This is a common occurrence in family businesses, where the skills and knowledge of the trade are passed down from generation to generation.

In our own family, Violet confessed to me while working in Canada Gallery in NYC, that she wanted to be an artist too! It is certainly not easy being an artist. There is so much unknown, however the types of creative, emotional, concept and spiritual discoveries are wonderful.

Violet has been accepted at the Goldsmith University in London, to get her masters in Fine Art. For the first time, she will be able to work full time on her own paintings to see where they will take her. You can follow her on instigram Crusty_Violet.

Let’s Wish this second generationer huge success.