Robert Fionda considers himself a “romantic realist”
painter of landscapes, nature, and still life. He is intriqued
with painting the textured and rusted patinas of
utilitarian objects we use in everyday life. “I have always
had an empathy toward those mundane objects of
life that have outlived their usefulness. Be it a battered
tea kettle, weathered door hinge, or an abandoned boat hull.
All these things are embodied with the residual spirit of
their former owners. Each with a story to tell.”
painter of landscapes, nature, and still life. He is intriqued
with painting the textured and rusted patinas of
utilitarian objects we use in everyday life. “I have always
had an empathy toward those mundane objects of
life that have outlived their usefulness. Be it a battered
tea kettle, weathered door hinge, or an abandoned boat hull.
All these things are embodied with the residual spirit of
their former owners. Each with a story to tell.”
A resident of Michigan, Robert lives and maintains
his studio in Armada Township, north of Detroit.
Fionda is an artist/art educator with 40 years of
award winning experience. He has exhibited in
numerous competitive, international and statewide
exhibitions, including; The Michigan Annual,
Michigan Watercolor Society, The Scarab Club,
Michigan Fine Arts Exhibition, Goderich
International Art Exhibition, etc. A complete list
his studio in Armada Township, north of Detroit.
Fionda is an artist/art educator with 40 years of
award winning experience. He has exhibited in
numerous competitive, international and statewide
exhibitions, including; The Michigan Annual,
Michigan Watercolor Society, The Scarab Club,
Michigan Fine Arts Exhibition, Goderich
International Art Exhibition, etc. A complete list
of art memberships, awards, exhibits, and gallery associations are
avaliable upon request.
avaliable upon request.
“Hanging Around” Watercolor 27 x 37 $1200.
Over the years, my painting style has evolved and so has my perception
of the world and how I view it. I’m more “opportunistic” when it comes
to subject matter. My watercolor compositions are designed to
emphasize what I have seen and felt.”
of the world and how I view it. I’m more “opportunistic” when it comes
to subject matter. My watercolor compositions are designed to
emphasize what I have seen and felt.”
I found these pans and metal basins hanging on a barn door. I was captivated by
the variety of textures, cast shadows and repetition of shapes. It was quite
a challenge developing the metals surfaces, color concepts, and composition.
the variety of textures, cast shadows and repetition of shapes. It was quite
a challenge developing the metals surfaces, color concepts, and composition.