Andrea Realpe Fine Art

The entrance of Michigan Ave. Hilligoss Galleries         I recently visited Hilligoss Galleries located in Chicago IL. They have two different locations, one in Long Grove and the other one is over on Michigan Ave. I went to the gallery on Michigan Ave. I honestly have to say that this is by far the best gallery that I have been to. They have a large collection of paintings, sculptures, and jewelry. They mainly focus on paintings. The gallery currently has paintings by local artists and international artists; this includes Michael Gerry, Rasa Kluonius , Martin Eichinger , Nikolai Blokhin , and many more.  Title: Petunia Cascade #882 Artist: Michael Gerry Dimensions: 60 x 36 in    As soon as the elevator opened to the gallery I was captured by this large image of what looked like a photograph of petunias. When I looked closer I notices the brush strokes and the image turned out be a  realistic painting. I was amazed by ...

These are the two paintings that I am currently working on.   This one is a reproduction of Orphan at the Cemetery by French artist Eugene Delacroix. I chose to reproduce this painting because it is an amazing painting full of expression with a high level of technical skill. I also want to develop similar technical skills so that I can apply these skills to my own paintings.  In this painting I used the same technique that the old masters used by first using opaque grays on the skin. This is work in progress. I still have to add the second layer on the skin and other details.  This is the other painting that I am currently working on. The painting is about someone that is a dreamer. The dreamer is in another state of being, lost in another world where anything can happen. The dreamer in the painting is in a comfortable position pushing her self up. This points out contentedness and control of the state of mind that she is in. Her dress is morphin...

   The best way to paint is by following your creative impulses. This is exactly what I did with this painting. Free mind, free spirit, "Free Bird".

I have been super busy with many things, but I have been working on a new painting. It is almost finished, I just need to work on some minor details. It is a similar concept to my other painting called Letting Go. I recently started meditating and I am learning about letting go and allowing what ever happens to happen. This will help to acknowledge all thoughts, emotions, and sensations with no judgment, similar to watching a cloud go by or watching a leaf flow by on a moving stream. This new painting is a symbol of being in the moment and letting go. Update:  I am extremely satisfied with the outcome of this painting. I call this painting Freedom. I know of but one freedom and that is the freedom of the mind~Antoine De Saint- You can purchase the original at my Etsy store. Here is the link   http://www.etsy.com/listing/99258686/origiinal-painting-freedom-andrea-realpe http://www.arttherapyspot.com/2011/06/art-therapy-and-anger.html

Dear friends, Josh is a friend who was just diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. It has spread throughout his body, and he recently had a large tumor removed from his spine. We are desperately trying to raise $25,000 asap (the minimum needed to begin any kind of treatment). He is an amazing friend and we are asking for your help to save his life.  I am selling this painting to help Josh. He has supported my art and has been there for me, since I have met him. I would like to pay him back by donating all of the proceeds to help him pay for his treatments. By purchasing this painting you will be helping a great person and you will receive an original painting. You can also help by donating.  Please use this fundraising link: https://apps.facebook.com/fundrazr/activity/7016cbd125df4ab180af8e48be611874?psid=57717da2c3d74817ac8635cc4178ee4f This painting is an ORIGINAL acrylic hand painted and signed (by me) on gallery stretched canvas. It measures 24 x 36 inch...

      A man sat at a metro station in Washington DC and started to play the violin; it was a cold January morning. He played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time, since it was rush hour, it was calculated that 1,100 people went through the station, most of them on their way to work. Three minutes went by, and a middle aged man noticed there was musician playing. He slowed his pace, and stopped for a few seconds, and then hurried up to meet his schedule. A minute later, the violinist received his first dollar tip: a woman threw the money in the till and without stopping, and continued to walk. A few minutes later, someone leaned against the wall to listen to him, but the man looked at his watch and started to walk again. Clearly he was late for work. The one who paid the most attention was a 3 year old boy. His mother tagged him along, hurried, but the kid stopped to look at the violinist. Finally, the mother pushed hard, and...

Hey everyone! I am selling some of my paintings on Esty. Please check it out and see if you like any of them. They are watercolor paintings at an affordable price. I am still selling my larger paintings on this site as well. Etsy link: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtbyAndreaRealpe?ref=seller_info Some of you may have noticed that my YouTube and Facbook are no longer up, I deactivated them for a short time and they will be up very soon. I will post the links here on my site once they are up. I hope your enjoying your day.:O)