Eden Valley Artists (EVA) :: a group of contemporary artists.
We organise network gatherings, community art events and exhibitions.
Mixed media: Patricia Valenti
Art has been my passion for most of my life. When I was young, I saw a beautiful pastel painting of a Pyrenean mountain-dog and wanted it so much that I painted it and realised that I had a talent. I was always top of my class in Art at school, but because of difficult family circumstances at that time, I did not go to Art College and this is something I have always regretted.
I have painted many pastel pictures and successfully sold some with commissions from family and friends, pursuing my interest as a hobby but now I would really like to establish myself as a semi-professional.
I love painting flowers, nature and anything that really inspires me and recently, I have been trying out a technique of painting flowers with acrylic paints, watercolour or oils onto calico, adding collage and beads to create different textures. I also enjoy clay work.
I find ways of being creative in all the things I do. I enjoy exploring different mediums and I think it is colour that drives my interest (their relationships and vibrancy) and also texture. I appreciate art from all around the globe and love visiting art galleries.