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MichaelMartinoLandscape at Dusk Mixed Media on Wood 24”x 48”Michael Martino’s mixed media work appearsdeceptively simple. His work undulatingwith texture seems to breathe off thewood he uses as canvas. His works are dense,transcendent and almost abstract, the negativespace pushing the scene toward the viewer.Martino views life as a paradox of motion “regardlesshow things seem to change, the moreit all seems to stay the same,” with his attention to the subtle details of his materials he captures this paradox in his art.Martino recognizes the unique texture and feel of common construction materials, but, while the materials are classified as commonand ordinary, there is nothing ordinary about the results—his panels are simple and elegant, and rich with the influence of the mythand metaphysics of world cultures that he loves.Martino prefers that people spend time viewing his art, rather than listening to him explain it. In his estimation the best place forpeople to find answers and be introduced to his thoughts, feelings and perspective are through his uniquely personal and expressivepanels, “the eclectic body of subject matter in my portfolio is the result of building each construct from an individual personal experience.”Each panel serves as a portal allowing artist and viewer to connect. That connection, that unity is how Martino measures success.Michael Martino received his B.F.A. and M.F.A. at the Pratt Institute, and resides in the New York Metropolitan area.Website: http://www.art-mine.com/ArtistPage/Michael_Martino.aspxArc en CielOil on Canvas 30”x30”C.DrummondThe paintings of C. Drummondreverberate withrhythmic, mesmerizingshapes in fields of rapturouscolor. Her works arestunning to behold; thefractured,multi-coloredschemes draw the viewer in for a closer look. Born in Rio de Janeiro,a town famous for its high-spirited gatherings of Carnival,as well as its cultural diversity, Drummond captures the beautyand culture of Brazil with her palette strokes and brilliant colors.Her paintings, completed in oils, focus on social cooperationbetween people while living in an existence of peace and harmony.“When I complete a painting, my strongest wish, is that thosewho see it will be drawn into it and want to be part of the happyatmosphere.” The art world has responded to her work with raptattention, her work is on display around the world, in galleriesfrom Brazil to the United States, Spain and France. Drummondlives and works in the U.S.Website: http://www.chdrummond.comUntitled 12Pastel on Paper 28”x 22”EntonPanariti“Everything begins and endswith art.” This is Enton Panariti’smantra. It should beno surprise, then, that natureis his theme. He approachesthis theme directly so as tomore clearly reveal it. Heworks with pastels on paperand eschews titles. He has apreference for blue, red, andyellow. There is spontaneityin his technique, which hingeson co-presence with the naturalmoment. “Reality itself suggestswhat to include and what to leave out,” Panariti relates.“Everything is there, so I don’t really need to rack my brain to becreative.” But part of that reality—and of nature—is the observer,in all his idiosyncrasy. “Interpreting nature is very personal toeveryone,” Panariti explains; his own interpretations “try to catchthe essence of humanity and nature itself.” These striking coloringsof the natural reveal a perspective like van Gogh’s, where themind and vision of the painter are ubiquitous in the art.Website:http://www.artmine.com/ArtistPage/Enton_Panariti.aspx24 ArtisSpectrum