ARTIST BIO

Angela Russo is an artist who specializes in figurative work,landscapes and animal artwork.Angela has always had a passion for drawing and loved the study of art. Angela has studied under many leading artists in different subject matter and mediums.

In Angela Russo's artworks she endeavors to communicate a celebration of life and a sense of beauty. She paints what inspires her and brings her joy. The wonder of nature, people, places and animals. She enjoys capturing the play of light and endeavors to capture the essence of the subject matter. Angela creates artworks that aim to lift your spirit, put a smile on your face or trigger a happy memory. or induce a sense of joy and peace.

Drawing forms the foundation in each of her artworks. Angela Russo exhibits regularly in art shows and has had successful solo exhibitions. She is the recipient of numerous awards.

website: www.angelarussoartworks.com

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Angela's awards include

Best Landscape - Pastel Society of Victoria, Australia 2023

Best Drawing - Peninsula Arts Society 2022

Highly Commended Ladscape/Cityscape - Pastel Society of Victoria Australia 2022

Honorable Mentiaon - Wildlife, International Pastel 100 Competition 2021

Best Wildlife-Pastel Society of Victoria Australia 2020

Highly Commended Camberwell Art Show 2018

Best Landscape - Pastel Society of Victoria, Australia 2017

Best Pastel-Mornington Rotary Art Exhibition 2017

Highly Commended-Peninsula Arts Society Spring Art Exhibition 2016

Highly Commended- Mornington Rotary Art Exhibition 2016

Highly Commended- St Kevins Art Show 2015

Encouragement Award (Pastel) Spring Art Exhibition,Peninsula Arts Society 2014

Highly Commended - Landscape.The Pastel Society of Victoria,Australia 2014

First Place - Peoples' Choice -2014 Melbourne Food & Wine Festival, Feast,Pray, Love Art EXhibition

Highly Commended- Sorrento Art Show 2014

Highly Commended- Pastel, Peninsula Arts Society Spring Art Exhibition 2013

 Highly Commended- Drawing,Flinders Art Show 2012

Special Mention - Peninsula Arts Society Spring Art Exhibition 2011

Commended - Mornington Scene,Mornington Rotary Art Exhibition 2010

Best Cityscape - Pastel Society Of Victoria,Australia 2008

Best Pastel - Derinya Art Show 2008

Angela is a member of The Pastel Society of Victoria,Australia and The Peninsula Arts Society .