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About Ronda, the artist.
Usually I start with drawings to work things out.
The tracing paper drawings of my angels can be seen here on the window .
Oh Joy! in pastel drawing.
Before the painting a pastel on sandpaper worked out the color details.
This image cried out to be larger.
To make the concept come to life it was painted on canvas 24" x 30" in oil.
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Looking for a unique gift? Give the gift of creativity with Visual Artist Ronda Reinke in a collaborative painting in either pastel on sandpaper or oil on board of your loved one! A piece designed and created just for you!
I love the color intensity of pastels & the freedom it gives
In the Beginning
In the Beginning
In the Beginning
I have a masters in sculpture from the University of Iowa focusing on cast iron and bronze. By carving and shaping bonded sand I created the negative of what was to be cast. My primary focus was on miniature architecture of rural buildings and landscapes. I won a state competition to tour my work called “Sculpture on Iowa” which showed i
I have a masters in sculpture from the University of Iowa focusing on cast iron and bronze. By carving and shaping bonded sand I created the negative of what was to be cast. My primary focus was on miniature architecture of rural buildings and landscapes. I won a state competition to tour my work called “Sculpture on Iowa” which showed in six community galleries across the state. My thesis piece was awarded to be on permanent display at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City. This 4'x8' was cast in8 parts which was inspired by trips as a young child with my grandpa John called "To Cleaves Creamer to Grandpas' Farm."
The Middle Years
In the Beginning
In the Beginning
After having children, I chose a more manageable medium: colored pencil, pastels, and oil painting. Living in Carmel Valley CA I was inspired by the Hansel and Gretel gingerbread houses in Carmel-by-the-Sea as well as the local rolling landscapes. I also created a series that never got off the ground, for t-shirts. Formerly I showed my
After having children, I chose a more manageable medium: colored pencil, pastels, and oil painting. Living in Carmel Valley CA I was inspired by the Hansel and Gretel gingerbread houses in Carmel-by-the-Sea as well as the local rolling landscapes. I also created a series that never got off the ground, for t-shirts. Formerly I showed my work at the Americana Gallery in Carmel, CA.
Growing up on a farm in Iowa I’ve been inspired by common everyday object around me and my past. Over the years I have enjoyed the work of Grant Wood, Thomas Hart Benton, Ervin Earle, Georgia O’Keeffe, Bauhaus designs, and more.
For most of my life Interior designer has been my livelihood, working for high end furniture and window covering companies in Monterey CA, Santa Fe NM, and as an interior designer at Nebraska Furniture Mart.
My NOW!
In the Beginning
My NOW!
In the spring of 2023, I picked up my art once again. This time to create angels.
With a long appreciation and wonderment of angels, I seldom find images that expressed their magical capabilities yet relatable presence. Inspired to create angels that connect to the viewer, the heart speaks to what may not be heard. As they look into o
In the spring of 2023, I picked up my art once again. This time to create angels.
With a long appreciation and wonderment of angels, I seldom find images that expressed their magical capabilities yet relatable presence. Inspired to create angels that connect to the viewer, the heart speaks to what may not be heard. As they look into our lives it makes us wonder; “what are they thinking” or “what would I ask of them”.
Representing them in a number of ways I portray them with a pet cat or a flock of hummingbirds which brings them a bit more down to earth. Yet I honor their connection to Source by “Showing Her Wings” or in surprise proclaiming “Hello Halo”. A Merkabah behind an angle simply “Watching” or the glow “In the Light” represents their crowning glory. In “The Connection” I envision the subtle energy flow to Spirit. My images remind me of the angels present in my life. My wish is that they bring awareness and wonderment to yours.