SEPT 23 - OCT 10

ArtPrize artist Renee Hartig paints panoramic view of the land

Renee Hartig is a landscape painter who juxtaposes nature and human influence.  Inspired by the land, she often paints it interrupted by telephone poles, train stations, orchards, or homes, saying, “I feel that the often-overshadowed land is as important as the modern technology that we have placed in and between our contemporary world.”  The combination of subtle and pronounced elements in her landscapes expose the influence man has over nature. 

Hartig paints alla-prima, completing each work in just one session by building colors while the paint is wet.  This “wet on wet” technique requires a fast way of working because the painting must be finished before the first layer of paint is dry.  Hartig has adapted to these time constraints with loose brush stokes which allow her to move and manipulate the paint quickly and effectively.  This also allows for her signature burnt orange stain which peeks through the paint in less worked areas, creating depth and texture. 

Hartig received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting from Kendall College of Art and Design in 2006.  In 2004 she studied at the Studio Art Centers International in Florence Italy.  Hartig is one of the youngest artists represented by LaFontsee Galleries, though she paints with skill beyond her years. 

To view Renee's ArtPrize piece, visit:
West Michigan Center for Arts & Technology
98 E Fulton St.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

To vote for Renee, text vote29351 to 878787

To view more of Renee Hartig's artwork, visit LaFontsee Galleries