Be yourself is an original 16x20 expressionistic mixed media painting is wired and ready to hang. This steampunk piece has numerous metallic and rustic textured layers! She is bold and has her own style just like you! The sides of this artwork are painted as a continuation of the front and it does not require framing.
Rita was born in Puerto Rico. Her family moved to Southern California in her toddler years where she attended high school and college. Rita, her husband, and her children now reside in Texas where she creates in her studio.
The focus of Rita's portraits is contemporary women. Her style merges characteristics of abstract expressionism with realism and portrait painting to convey not just the beauty of women, but their confidence and strength as well. Rita's portraits of women are intensely personal. “The women I paint are an extension of me, of what I feel, how I process my surroundings, my thoughts, my joy. They’re the confident strong women that I strive to be. Sometimes tough and daring, sometimes shy and reserved, but always self-assured and determined; they represent what captivates me in other women; the qualities I admire, and strengths that I strive to gain.” Rita draws inspiration from photography, nature, music, and life in general.
This piece is finished with a high-grade varnish, to defend it from harsh sunlight and dust. Dated and Signed lower right, countersigned, titled, and dated on the back.
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Artist
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Creation Year2016
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DimensionsHeight: 16 in. (40.64cm)Width: 20 in. (50.8cm)Depth: .5 in. (1.27cm)
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MediumCanvas, Mixed media
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Movement & StyleSteampunk, Expressionist, Outsider Art
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Period21st Century
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Condition
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Gallery LocationDallas, Texas
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This is not a print or a replica, by purchasing this piece you will be obtaining an original one of a kind artwork. The back of the artwork will be signed by me the artist confirming its authenticity. As the original artist, I uphold the copyrights of this image.
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*All images are @Copyrighted Rita Barakat. Unauthorized use including any reproduction of this image for personal use or for resale, is NOT PERMITTED. PURCHASE DOES NOT TRANSFER ANY COPYRIGHT! Shipping in the US is included and insured
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