Forest art - Modern Nature photography

On a weekend trip to Napa Valley,  I was totally inspired by the mighty Oaks surrounding what can only be described as our lodging in a perfect treehouse. I wanted to transform our condo walls to recreate this sensation of modern treehouse life. A series of oversized Giclee' Canvas' and Fine art photographs printed on a rich Metallic art paper became reality. Custom sizing, by request.

Petite 10 x 10" prints are currently available in the Nature Collection at

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SerantoniDesigns/about?ref=shopinfo_about_leftnav 

Treehouse I.

Treehouse II.

© Mary Serantoni/SERANTONI Designs 2014. All rights reserved.

'Finding Shakespeare' featured by Art Business Institute

A Shout Out! of Gratitude is extended to the Art Business Institute's 
'Great Handmade Dad & Grad Gift Guide 2013' (06/03/2013) ~ 
featuring 'Finding Shakespeare',
Fine art photography from The Paris Collection available in Art Print and Gallery Canvas at www.SerantoniDesigns.etsy.com.

"A wonderful find for the literary grad, photographer Mary Serantoni’s print “Find Shakespeare” is a photo of a Paris bookstore which is an historical landmark for literature and theatre lovers. 8″ x 10″ print retails for $30.00."
- http://www.artsbusinessinstitute.org/blog/great-handmade-dad-grad-gift-guide-2013/

© SERANTONI Designs 2012. All rights reserved.

Signed original Fine Art Photograph. 'Finding Shakespeare' in Paris. Historical landmark for literature and theatre lovers. 
TITLE: 'Finding Shakespeare'
Size: 8 x10" (version 1.) - or - 8 x 12" (version 2.)

Per New York Times (12/14/2011): "Celebrated haunt of Hemingway and James Joyce. Visitors list reads like a Who’s Who of American, English, French and Latin American literature: Henry Miller, Anaïs Nin, Samuel Beckett and James Baldwin were frequent callers in the early days; other regulars included Lawrence Durrell and the Beat writers William Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg and Gregory Corso."

This Fine Art Photograph is printed by a professional lab on ENDURA Metallic photo paper. Metallic paper has a glossy finish and metallic appearance that creates images of exceptional depth with rich, vibrant colors. Archival. 

More Paris Photographs available: 
http://www.etsy.com/shop/SerantoniDesigns?section_id=7648016

'Featured Artist' on Artsy Shark Blog (05/13/2013)

'Featured Artist' on Artsy Shark Blog (05/13/2013)

http://www.artsyshark.com/2013/05/13/featured-artist-mary-serantoni/

Much gratitude to owner and author Carolyn Edlund of Artsy Shark for selecting my work for an Emerging Artist blog interview. Her blog is a great resource for creative inspiration and the business of art.

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Mary Serantoni’s award-winning photography has been described as “strikingly beautiful, emotional and romantic.” Enjoy her portfolio and see more by visiting her website.

I originally trained at Chicago’s American Academy of Art. The Professional Photographers of America awarded images in the International, Southwest Regional and State Print Competitions with judge’s comments ranging from “Vibrant color, great depth, exciting print”, and “Amazing visualization with personal impact.”

My work is in private collections from Helsinki, Finland; Sydney, Australia; Sussex, England; Canada; Newport Beach; San Francisco; Chicago; New York; Washington; Colorado; Connecticut; Massachusetts, Maine and New Orleans.

I photograph Italy, France, City Novellas and Nature to translate a moment, a feeling, a story, or a sacred place. The images are phase one of the creative process. I stay true to my first glance at the subject, as in a quick sketch, or I apply painterly treatments in the digital darkroom. The photographs are influenced by the Masters of light and color.

What are your goals?

My goals are to build a brand that includes Fine art photography for Home Decor and Corporate Art markets. The long-term goal is to secure multiple licenses for image licensing. I am interested in interior design inquiries, gallery representation, and projects that include images for paper products.

What are you working on now?

I have twelve works currently ‘under development’ for image licensing. So, I’m doing the Happy Dance and dreaming of a medium format camera (with bated breath!) I study, observe and refine. There’s so much more to say, to explore, to illustrate.

My Etsy Shop SERANTONI Designs is a joy. It’s an evolving work-in-progress, where I receive audience feedback and meet fascinating global artisans and entrepreneurs.

What inspires you?

Since childhood, the art world inspired me — from Art History; Classical and Jazz music; Literature and Theatre; David Hockney’s Set Designs and landscapes; the energy of a great urban city; travel adventures; and the power of nature. The trees, the ocean, Alaskan wilderness, all renew your perspective.

The little miracles of art inspire me. As a former Art & Music Therapy Volunteer, I cherish the memories of children opening up — communicating and laughing — when painting, drawing or music is introduced (Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago and Banner Desert Medical Center – Pediatrics/Oncology).

Stories of successful entrepreneurs inspire me. When artists can balance the art with commerce and begin with nothing but talent, courage, drive and a dream – I study and learn from them.

“All passes, Art alone endures.”  - Anonymous

NEW! Interiors assistance for Home Decor and Corporate Art

I've always loved the tools architects get to play with in their professions. I've witnessed programs where one can select furniture to fly into rooms and build blueprints for space design. Today, photographers have similiar tools to nurture the imaginations of potential clients!

These images are featured on www.SerantoniDesigns.etsy.com and www.SerantoniPhotography.com.

An invitation to visit...

'Bridge of Sighs'
'Steps Ahead' and 'Pagoda in Tea Garden'

© SERANTONI Designs, All rights reserved.

New Work at Scottsdale's XANADU Gallery

Xanadu's Online Gallery now features six works from the Venice Collection ~

Bridge of Sighs, Intermezzo, Men at Work, Venetian Fairy Tale,
I Could Have Danced All Night and Juliet's Windowscape.
© SERANTONI Designs

View Online Gallery at:
http://www.xanadugallery.com/Art/ArtistGallery.asp?ArtistID=1316

Award-winning Fine Art Photographs available for Museum White Matte/Gallery Framing or as custom Gallery Canvas Wraps.

'Bridge of Sighs' received 2011 International PPA Photographic Competition Award and 
2011 Merit Award of Excellence. Chosen for prestigious Loan Collection of AZPPA - Professional Photographers of America.   

'Men at Work' received 2011 International PPA Photographic Competition Award and 2011 Merit Award of Excellence, AZPPA - Professional Photographers of America. 

View Online Gallery:


http://www.xanadugallery.com/Art/ArtistGallery.asp?ArtistID=1316

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or Contact mary@SerantoniDesigns.com for information on creating a customized Venetian Story Wall for Home Decor or Corporate Art.   © SERANTONI Designs