Artist Biography
Robert Fionda considers himself a "romantic realist" watercolorist of landscapes, nature and still life. He is intrigued with painting the textured and rusted patinas of utilitarian objects we use everyday that express life. "I have always had a visual empathy toward those mundane accouterments of life that have outlived their usefulness. Those faithful objects that have served the needs of an individual or culture, be it a simple tea kettle or an abandoned boat hull. All these things are embodied with the residual spirit of their former owners. Each with its own 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. He is an accomplished watercolorist and award winning art educator with 40 plus years of 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 Exhbition, etc. Inquiries for commissions or to view additional artwork can be made to the artist or by contacting Mullaly's 128 Gallery, Elk Rapids, MI.
"Bearing Witness"
Watercolor
18 x 21