Tina Figarelli is a realistic figurative artist originally from Chicago, IL.
She is currently residing in Raleigh, NC as an artist intern at East Oaks Studios.
Tina was first inspired by classical artists in the 19th century after a trip to the Art Institute of Chicago when she was 19.
Frustrated by the lack of formal classical art training in her schooling, she vowed to study the work she loved so dearly.
This brought her to East Oaks Studio in Raleigh, NC where she currently studies under portrait artist Louis Carr.
With a focus on figurative art and still life, Tina weaves together strong narrative and sentimental elements in her works.
She strives to capture the essence and depth of her subjects.
Tina has been featured in Southwest Art Magazine "21 under 31: Young Artists to Watch in 2020" and has participated in numerous group and solo shows in local as well as national galleries.
Tina has work supported by collectors in the United States and internationally.
Awards
2023: Arthur T. Hill Memorial Award, The Salmagundi Club;
2023: Honorable Mention, Portrait Society of America Future Generation Competition;
2022: Semi-Finalist, Art Renewal Center 16th Annual Salon;
2022: Award of Excellence, Eastern Regional Exhibition, Oil Painters of America;
2022: Cegur/Pohl Award, South Show Arts 79th Annual Salon Show;
2022: Best in Show, Artist Association of Elk Grove Village Juried Exhibition;
2022: Susanna Aitchison MacSporran Scholarship Recipient, Oil Painters of America;
2022: Art of the Portrait Scholarship Recipient, Portrait Society of America;
2021: Award of Excellence, Elk Grove Village Artists Association;
2021: NIU Foundation Impact Scholarship, Northern Illinois University;
2021: Virginia "Gingie" Noe Memorial and O’Malley-Pugh Endowment Fund Scholarship, Northern Illinois University.
Tina Figarelli è un'artista figurativa realistica originaria di Chicago, IL.
Attualmente risiede a Raleigh, NC come artista stagista presso gli East Oaks Studios.
Tina è stata ispirata per la prima volta da artisti classici nel 19° secolo dopo un viaggio all'Art Institute di Chicago quando aveva 19 anni.
Frustrata dalla mancanza di una formazione artistica classica formale nella sua scuola, ha promesso di studiare il lavoro che amava così tanto.
Questo l'ha portata all'East Oaks Studio di Raleigh, NC, dove attualmente studia con il ritrattista Louis Carr.
Con un focus sull'arte figurativa e la natura morta, Tina intreccia forti elementi narrativi e sentimentali nelle sue opere.
Si sforza di catturare l'essenza e la profondità dei suoi soggetti.
Tina è stata descritta nel Southwest Art Magazine "21 under 31: Young Artists to Watch in 2020" e ha partecipato a numerose mostre collettive e personali in gallerie locali e nazionali.
Tina ha un lavoro supportato da collezionisti negli Stati Uniti ea livello internazionale.
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