Photograph Charles Vandersluys, M.Photog.Cr.
ARTIST STATEMENT
About the Artist J.R. Baldini- Bio and Exhibitions, Art Workshops
"Plein-Air Painting is a metaphysical skill capable of creating an image that lets the viewer 'Be there in the moment'
when viewing the painting. "
J.R. Baldini, IPAP
If I had to name one of the most influential elements in my artistic life, I would have to write a description of the magical state of consciousness one experiences on Monhegan Island.
I have not, to this point in my life, experienced Monhegan personally in words. I believe painting or visual art is suffocated by verbal description.
About the Artist. . .
As a child Jacqueline, spent lunch hours in Munson Williams Proctor Institute Museum, when other children were on the playground. She was more at home in a solitary world that included books and art, and most fascinated by Thomas Cole (February 1, 1801 - February 11, 1848) was a nineteenth century American artist; is regarded as the founder of the Hudson River School, an American art movement that flourished in the mid-19th century and was concerned with the realistic and detailed portrayal of nature.) Series of paintings called the "Voyage of Life" and spent countless hours immersed in the atmosphere that these tremendously large paintings created.
At the age of 10, her parents sent her to Munson Williams Proctor School of Art where she spend evenings and Saturday mornings emersed in the artists world that held such fascination for her.
If I had to name one of the most influential elements in my artistic life, I would have to write a description of the magical state of consciousness one experiences on Monhegan Island.
I have not, to this point in my life, experienced Monhegan personally in words. I believe painting or visual art is suffocated by verbal description.
Years ago when I met the actor Hollywood and Broadway actor and artist
Zero Mostel on the island, I invited him to a painting critique. He asked what we did at these critiques (which, I might add, had accumulated quite a following). With a feined look of horror on his face he boomed,"my dear, art is to be appreciated not criticized!"
You have certainly heard someone comment-
I don't know much about art...
But, that is not true. Words aren't necessary to express appreciation for visual art, your spirit tells you when you are moved by a creation.
J.R. Baldini holds the degree of Master of Photography, earned for the excellence of prints in International competitions and educational achievements, from the Professional Photographers of America and the Craftsman degree earned by publishing articles, teaching and presenting educational programs to other professionals.
She organized the first International WORLDWIDE 'paint out' for Plein Air Painters Globally in September 2003. IPAP is a blanket organization for International Plein Air Painting groups.
Look for Jacqueline's paintings on the World Tour of Contemporary Landscape Artists in a location near you.
April 21 - May 21, 2008 in Door County Wisconsin
Reception: Saturday, April 26, 1-3 PM - Fireside Lounge, Link Gallery
June 1 - July 6 in Estes Park, Colorado -Cultural Arts Center of Estes Park Fine Art Gallery
Reception: Sunday June 1st, 1-4 PM
July 21 - August 18 in Qualicum Beach, Vancouver - Old School House Art Center
Reception: July 26
September 18 - January 4, 2009 - Terrace Gallery
Reception: Thursday, September 18, 2009, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - City Hall Rotunda in Orlando, Florida
Professional Organizations
World Tour of Contemporary Landscape Artists
Landscape Painters International
Gallery Representation
4394 Gallery, Niagara Falls, Ontario
Publications
Infoto Professional Photo Magazine
Professional Agent Magazine
Photo Imaging for Canadians
Lexus Magazine in the UK ( Feb 2003)
Caribbean Travel Planner Magazine (April 2003)
Monhegan Anthology published poetry book (June 2003)
The Wall Street Journal on line
Selected Group Exhibitions
Seamans Church Institute, NYC
Cultural Arts Center of Estes Park Fine Art Gallery
Plantation Gallery, Monhegan
Yellow Door Gallery, Utica New York
Cabbages & Kings, Clinton, NY
International Plein Air Painters 2nd,3rd,4th WORLDWIDE Paint Out Exhibit
Schoolhouse Gallery, Qualicum Beach, BC
Orlando Gallery, Orlando Florida
Willowbank Annual, Queenston, Ontario, October 2006
Pumphouse Summer show through August 31, 2007
Wilowbank 2007 August 2-6
Karpeles Museum - 3 person show June-July 2007
St. Augustine Gallery - September 2007
Awards
Fuji Masterpiece Portfolio III Cover
American Society of Photographers Traveling Loan
American Society of Photographers Regional Medallion Award
Professional Photographers of America International Loan Collection
New York State Fuji Masterpiece Award
320 print case award NYS Convention
Judges Choice Award NYS Convention
Distinguished Award NYS
Buffalo-Niagara TEP- Best of Show
Bank of Utica Purchase award
Alexander Rouseneau Purchase award
PPA International Loan Collection, New Orleans
NYS Court of Honor
PPA International Loan Collection, Orlando
2 Fuji Masterpiece Awards, New York
320 pin NYS
3 NYS Courts of Honor
Buffalo-Niagara TEP - Best of Show
The artist has conducted workshops for the Professional Photographers of America School of Photography in Atlanta and for the Central Adirondack Art Center in Old Forge, NY, and conducts an annual workshop on Monhegan Island, Maine ,
St, Lucia , West Indies and numerous workshops in Niagara.
Baldini is a past program speaker for the PPA International Convention
She is the founder of International Plein Air Painters
Jacqueline, a native New Yorker, living and working in Niagara Falls, Canada has her paintings in the US, Mexico, the Caribbean, Canada and Europe in both private and public collections.
