Today we’d like to introduce you to Maïc Palmieri.
Maïc, we’d love to hear your story and how you got to where you are today both personally and as an artist.
For sentimental reason, 32 years ago, I moved from Paris, France to Long Island, NY. It was not my dreamed place; the weather was too cold or too humid. Having no Internet at that time, I checked out many books from my local library searching for my ideal location. My elected city was San Diego. Three months later, we moved.
At Cuyamaca College, I studied plant materials; then I decided to take a class of Fine Art at an Adult Education School. I met my teacher Yumi who influenced me for the rest of my life. Her first sentence was: ” you do not need to know how to draw in order to paint.” She got all my attention. In the beginning, I had little talent, but with a lot of practice, I improved. One day, I wanted to frame one of my paintings.
Instead of leaving the store with my painting, I left with a few dollars. The framer bought it! Did I have a future in Art? I joined several Art Associations around San Diego and finally decided to become a professional artist. I now exhibit my art during the weekends in Parks.
We’d love to hear more about your art. What do you do and why and what do you hope others will take away from your work?
My first love is acrylic paint. I am a spontaneous person and like to concentrate on one painting at a time. In my opinion, oils take too long to dry. My favorite subjects are structures like the one in Balboa Park, Downtown San Diego, of course, old French villages and little cafés.
Most of the time, I use my pictures, removing, adding elements to the composition. I also enjoy creating pieces that do not exist. My desire is to give an impression of a place.
My second medium is working with pine needles that I collect myself. I really like the concept of using Nature to create Art. From my paintings, I learned to play with shapes and colors that I now incorporate in my baskets and jewelry.
My third medium is fused glass. I bought a little kiln which allows me to create tiny pieces I need for embellishing my creations with the pine needles.
My wish is to inspire people, especially kids. I want them to go home and create their own pieces. I want them to realize what we can do with almost nothing: pine needles and a few tubes of paint. I want to bring joy for a few moments. Those are my rewards.
I love every piece I create, they are all part of me. I also want the viewer to evade and dream in my Art.
The sterotype of a starving artist scares away many potentially talented artists from pursuing art – any advice or thoughts about how to deal with the financial concerns an aspiring artist might be concerned about?
Be very conservative with your money. Try many different groups, associations, Internet possibilities. One will work for you. Be patient and work a lot.
My best advice. If you want to succeed, get out and show your work. Staying at home is not going to help and good luck.
Do you have any events or exhibitions coming up? Where would one go to see more of your work? How can people support you and your artwork?
On the first and third Sunday of each month, I exhibit my work on Coronado. “Art in the Park” on Spreckles Park, 7th and Orange Avenue. www.coronadoartassn.com
On the second and fourth weekend of each month, I show in Balboa Park, corner of Presidents Way and Pan American Parkway. www.SDCAMA.com
Contact Info:
- Website: www.maic-fineart.com
- Email: maicfineart@gmail.com
- Facebook: facebook.com/maicfineart
Image Credit:
Jeremy Noyes and Maic Palmieri.
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