Artist Bio
I am Delphine Callegher, French by origin, based in Arizona. I am a graduate of Strasbourg Conservatory. Being attracted toward art and music on the score of innate inclination, At the age of just five, I discovered my aptitude in classical dancing besides started getting lessons in a school. In order to fulfill my quest for dancing, I joined a professional institution afterward. I was a classical dancer at a Strasbourg Opera.
Being a loving daughter of French mother and Italian father, Historical as well as artistic cultures of Italy and France have pivotal roles in shaping my artistic development along with enthusiasm.
My love for Rome, the original inspiration for my portraits, is just endless because its history, monuments, and classical architecture fill me with emotions and imaginations of being transported in the past. These sentiments allow me to think about societies that inhabited it and the events that took place there. The unique architecture of historical places, their colors and the archaic element attached to them encourage me to enhance my representational skills.
The element of love for stones like amethyst, quartz, and citrine is dominant in my portraits which a person can perceive in its own way. I feel honored to work with two valuable gifts wood and stones granted by mother nature to us. Combination of both of these two results in the beautiful representation of nature. I try to depict gems with all their grandeur in my paintings as each one has a different power, energy, and meaning.
Crystals catapult me into embracing an artist role full of energy and zeal by putting a sense of positive intentions together with liveliness. The act of creating art is challenging. From finding the motivation to work to developing new designs, maintaining confidence to transforming in well-organized form, the several aspects can be knotty. I find crystals the most orderly structure on earth accompanied by eye-catchy colors conducive for me to assemble thoughts to put them in my art.
I find art and inspiration in many places whether it be tenting in the deserts under the stars, exploring the jungles, adventures in the mountains, basking upon the beaches, or cruise along the rivers, I have traveled in the world which has influenced my creative style and process. I consider New environment, Diverse cultures, and different people just like the sundry colors of a painting.
Driven by exalting journeys, from Europe to Africa to Asia, I have chosen Arizona because of its stunning natural beauty with tranquil landscapes, abundant crystals, and plenty of wild animals. Herds of wild horses take me in the history of American Indians who settled there with respect for nature and love for their traditions. I feel the beauty of sunset colors: orange, yellow and purple diurnal. I have a unique color theory consorted to my perception as in nature and in art, color has a prompt effect on the viewer.
My inner artist inspires me to touch each and everything which surrounds me. My day begins with motives to do something new beyond the limits. The converse of commercial artists, I create the art to soothe my inner desires of loving nature with all its beauty.
Being a former classical dancer, music plays an influential role in my creations too. Whenever I start a painting, I feel my hands and brushes dancing with background music. You will see a unique zeal, spirituality, and passion in all my creations.
It would be a great pleasure for me to create distinctive pieces for your interiors. You wish to have more information or want to order a resplendent piece, just contact me. My door and heart are open for you.
With all my love
Delphine Callegher