Julia M Chiaro

I am currently living and painting in Madrid. I have an academic background in ceramic sculpture and costume design and my professional career was with the Walt Disney Company. I am currently working on a collection of paintings inspired by the adventures and the daily routines of life with my family. I am painting with both acrylics and oils at the moment and experimenting a bit with each. These paintings are done on either wood panels or canvas. I sketch the scene, focusing mostly on the large shapes, but I give myself a lot of freedom with the colors. I am using a lot of bright colors right now. I feel like the colors are a force that defies negativity and somehow make me feel stronger. I hope to create art that brings positivity into the world. These paintings are mostly portrayals of ordinary places, objects, modes of transportation ,pets, skylines and backstreets but they don't look ordinary to me.

Artist Statement

Artistic Journey

I was fortunate to have been taught that art is important. My parents gave me permission to be an artist and to value what I have to contribute to others in this way. Earning a BA in Fine Art and an MFA in Costume Design led me to a lengthy career as an artist and a designer beginning in 1996. Along the way I have exhibited and sold my own work in galleries and through commisions. My current paintings are inspired by my family, our recent experiences and the everyday life around us in the city of Madrid and it's surrounding community. The beautiful wooden floating frames are custom made by my husband for each painting.