11/9/2005 -
Nido Gallery exhibits Coastal Wetlands series by Joao de Brito
11/05/2005 - Moss Landing, CA—Portuguese- American artist João de Brito, returns for the second year with his paintings of Coastal Wetlands scenes, with his colorful pallet he brings a sense of well-being and familiarity. Starting November 12th
de Brito’s nature-inspired oils – gleaned from many scenic sites around Elkhorn Slough nature reserve will be available for viewing and purchase at Nido Gallery in Moss Landing until January 27, 2006. Having lived in Northen California for more than 27 years, de Brito has spent a lot of time painting its natural beauty. As a result, he is often moved to put brush to canvas, depicting his own California imagery with vibrant colors. “Sometimes I think I see colors much different then most people,” de Brito explains. “I wander away from the most visited places at different times of the day so my paintings offer unique perspectives with unusual shades, sites and angles.” De Brito not only draws from his Portuguese - Azorean roots when painting in oils, he incorporates influences by great French fauvists, early California impressionists. The current series of ten paintings of Elkhorn Slough provide the focal point. _
This year, de Brito has exhibited his art in Georgia, Massachusetts, Portugal, Oakland, Santa Cruz and Capitola, California._“I paint from my heart so I’m honored that people enjoy my work,” says de Brito. “I will continue doing what I love and hoping that others will continue to see the value.” De Brito has five paintings exhibiting at the Nido Gallery 7951 Moss Landing Road , Moss Landing, CA. Tel.831-632-3801 web site www.joaodebrito.com |