Friends or Foe
I’m inspired by the tenacity and resilience of all ocean going creatures but the sea turtles are the most vulnerable that appeal to me. Well meaning divers or just tourist groups have created loss of habitat as well as disturbing hatching beaches. Fortunately the long ago practice of using the shells for decoration or incorporating them into objects has been regulated in most areas, but illegal poaching is still an on going cause for concern. My little guy is leery of the shadows lurking in the ocean above his quiet refuge.
Fine Art (Acrylic Painting)
36 x 36 x 1.5
$2,500.00
Bio
<p>La Retta’s early years studying with several major artists in the K.C. Area as well as a short time at the Kansas City Art Institute until Motherhood took over. Even then she studied portraiture and enjoyed painting family, friends and even the Kansas City Chiefs players. Work experience includes time as a buyer for a High Fashion House in Kansas City. She ran her Interior Design business in South Florida and San Diego for 35 + years designing furniture, fabrics , area rugs for luxury homes , hotels and restaurants. </p>
<p>After retiring in San Diego she went back to her art full time working in watercolor, oils, acrylic, mixed media , sculpture and jewelry design. LaRetta has been a member of the Oceanside Museum of Art, the Escondido Arts Partnership, the COAL Gallery in Carlsbad , the Fallbrook Art Association and the Institute of Contemporary Art in San Diego. Her work is in collections across the country and has been honored with many awards. </p>
