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Artists' Oil Colour,
Artists’ Oilbar
About Mia Bergeron
Growing up in New York City with two graphic designers for parents, I was always drawn to bold shapes and colors. Emphasis on patterns and design were household commonalities. However, in my early 20’s during my time spent in Italy, I began to become more fluent in the subtleties that the figure, as a subject, presented. By studying the classical discipline of painting figures and people, I began to notice the curious transformation that figurative art has taken over the centuries. I was fascinated with the figure as an ideal form. In contrast to this idealization, I was also studying classical portraiture, an art form that was tireless in its rendition of details and accurate observance. Having left Italy four years ago, I have steadily been working to fuse both my fascination for bold color and design with the subtleties presented in fine figurative painting.
Mia Bergeron's Work
I have been influenced by many different artists, including John Singer Sargent, Diego Velasquez and Anders Zorn. Most recently, I have been studying the work of Alex Kanevsky, Tony Sherman, and other artists who ride the line of both figurative and abstract work. I am currently working in a larger scale for a painting in a local high end restaurant. The painting will be 18'x6'. Also, I am working on a series of drawings that deal with the figure in motion. In April 2012, I will be one of 12 artist featured in a group show at Principle Gallery, Alexandria, VA.
Mia Bergeron uses Winsor & Newton because
their oil paints have such a wonderful fluidity, while still maintaining a high-pigment concentration. I also love the new OilBars, and have been experimenting with different ways to apply them to surfaces. All in all, Winsor &Newton offers the finest quality products for both professional and student artists.
For further information on Mia Bergeron visit:
www.miabergeron.com