Rita Whitney is a local professional artist who works primarily with oils to develop both abstract and representational work. She is be known for her newest lighthearted scenes of downtown York, both on commission and on her own. She has attended multiple residencies along the east coast including the Chautauqua Institute and the Vermont Studio Center, and was honored as the first Appell Fellow at Marketview Arts in 2012. She most recently serves on on the board of directors for the Mt.
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Rita Whitney is a local professional artist who works primarily with oils to develop both abstract and representational work. She is be known for her newest lighthearted scenes of downtown York, both on commission and on her own. She has attended multiple residencies along the east coast including the Chautauqua Institute and the Vermont Studio Center, and was honored as the first Appell Fellow at Marketview Arts in 2012. She most recently serves on on the board of directors for the Mt. Gretna School of Art, and owns and operates Prime Art Supply Co. to better serve the growing arts community that is Downtown York.
Artist Statement
“I believe that at some point, making art becomes all about the aesthetic, subconscious knowledge of the mind. It is necessary to diligently study all aspects of art, to train the eye to understand the core design aspects of a piece without much conscious thought. This way, upon painting, the eye is able to recognize and react to everything the hand is doing, and allow the artists personal experiences, conceptual inspirations to be the drive behind the work. By this I mean I could not begin to explain what is going through my head while I am engulfed in a painting. Sometimes I deliberately choose cool colors to go against warm ones, but most often the painting just seems to materialize in from of me; it comes together because of the influence of things I have read, as well as personal experiences, and the help of my peers.”
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Rita
Your art work is amazing.
I am having a art fundraiser for Animal Rescue Inc in New Freedom on May 19th.
This is a annual event. We are raising funds this year to renovate the manor house to increase our services to the community.
We have been in existence for 42 years and are a sanctuary for life .
Hope u can contribute a piece of your work.
Thank you
Stephanie
Rita
View lessYour art work is amazing.
I am having a art fundraiser for Animal Rescue Inc in New Freedom on May 19th.
This is a annual event. We are raising funds this year to renovate the manor house to increase our services to the community.
We have been in existence for 42 years and are a sanctuary for life .
Hope u can contribute a piece of your work.
Thank you
Stephanie