2021 Laguna Beach Plein Air Invitational Artist
Rick J. Delanty
San Clemente, California
“Mood, mystery, and movement are the three strands that weave my works together. I Intend that each painting has a particular mood, which relates to the peace I feel when I am in God’s presence. As I paint, I make decisions regarding the level of abstraction, so that the viewer is able to consider the essence of the subject more than the facts of it outward appearance–its inherent mystery. Finally, I make subject selections and direct my process in such a way that the viewer might sense the movement, either of the subject itself, or my own energy as I work. God’s creation is my subject. My intention is to convey His sovereignty and love for mankind in all of His works, and to express my belief that even though He cannot be seen, He most certainly may be felt.”
