Location: United States
Maryann DellaRocco is a self taught artist from Maryland. She enjoys merging natural and man-made elements along with light and distortion to create bold abstract 2 dimensional pieces in colored pencil. She utilizes both paper and drafting film to enhance her subjects. Her work has been featured in Ann Kullberg’s CP Treasures vol 4 and 5, Ann Kullberg’s Hidden Treasures vol 6, and International Artist Magazine Oct/Nov 2018 issue. When she isn’t working in her studio, Maryann is a wife and the mother of three musically inclined boys.
Colored Pencil has long been considered the tool of the school aged child, but as a member of the Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA), I strive to show the true diversity and power of this simple implement. Using divers supports such as paper and drafting film, I create compelling artwork that leaves the viewer questioning if my works are paintings or drawings. I love using color, light, natural, and man-made items to create what I like to call distorted works of art. These pieces allow the viewer to create his or her own narrative from my point of view.
Colored Pencil on Drafting Film, Side Mirror conjures up images of what I have seen in the side mirror of my car. This particular piece comes from my view in the drive thru lane at Starbucks.
Colored Pencil on Drafting Film, Orb Weaver was the winner of the Conte a Paris/ColArt Americas Award for Exceptional Merit at the Colored Pencil Society of America's International Exhibit 2018
Colored Pencil on Drafting Film, Summer Draught depicts my interpretation of summertime as seen through a refreshing ale you might drink on a hot August night.
Colored Pencil on paper, Aurora conjures up halos and the bounty of nature. It uses bright colors and natural elements to draw the viewer deeper into the heart of the artwork.
Colored Pencil on paper, Potable Autumn was the first in a series that explores the seasons through drinks. With this piece I began delving into the way light and natural elements combine through he distortion of glass and liquid to create an appealing and intriguing work.
“Potion D'Amour qui a mal Tourne”
Colored pencil on paper, Potion D'Amour qui a mal Tourne simply represents the desire to create a love potion and unfortunately the dire consequences when the endeavor goes wrong.
“Side Mirror”
“Orb Weaver”
“Summer Draught”
“Aurora”
“Potable Autumn”
