Josephine Salvatrice Pititto | Australia
Started using watercolours at age 42 after a few years of chronic illness where i was unable to carry on with my busy life.
That was the start of a very surprising and exciting time discovering a hidden talent which i was not aware of. I took to watercolour painting with much ease and gusto . Within 6 months i received my first 2 awards and 2 art pieces in a show.That encouraged me to continue on with what i was doing.
In 2002 travelled to Tuscany with art group and realised that i needed the strength of oil paints to capture all that strong bold green colour.
I enjoy the the time and pleasure that oil painting offers to paint wet on wet till I am happy with the e result.
In 2005 i discovered my roots in Sicily and somehow it spurred me to use use a different medium to capture my emotions of finally finding the missing pieces to my life.
Ink was the one, it enabled with its flow to capture subconscious thoughts and emotions.
I have been awarded 160 awards over the years. Have been represented by galleries.
I am currently in a break from being totally immersed in art caring for grandchildren and elderly mother and am eager to start some new ideas from these experiences of life when time will be right.
Rest time
Contemporary Art Station: Tell us about how you got started. When did you know you wanted to be an artist?
In 1996 after 2 years of illness my husband encouraged me to go to a watercolour demonstration .That was magical i knew that that was going to be me .
CAS: What is your process like, from initial idea to the creation of the piece? Do you usually develop the idea for a project before you find the "canvas", or vice versa?
I always would paint in evenings after a full day ,but the moment i walk into my room start a soft music and started to organise myself something would develop .,immersed and guided by instinct .
CAS: What do you love most about your creative process?
I loved what is not expected without any real plan at times, what evolves through pure instinct.
Tuscan Harmony
CAS: What role does art and the artist play in the broader social conversation today?
I dont know really ,as i keep to myself .
CAS: Name a few of your favourite artists and influences.
Dali,for his own style and to have the courage to do what you he wanted.6. What is the best advice you received as an artist?I am not aware of any positive advice .
CAS: When did you discover your voice as an artist?
After my illness in 1996.
CAS: What advice would you give to emerging artists trying to find their own?
Do your own thing and have the courage to show your art. Just do it.
