My work
Masterworks
Lorene's signature collection is her aquarelle Masterworks, created using a layering technique to achieve the depth and realism of the great oil Master painters (pictured top left: Fig in Repose No. 2).Masterwork Prints: Limited Masterwork giclee prints, using archival ink are available. Please inquire for details.Camp Collection
Lor's Camp Collection is inspired by summers in New England: the Maine Coast, Connecticut countryside, and Cape Cod (left: Camp Collection: Lure No. 3).Botanicals & Landscapes
Her botanical aquarelles are reminiscent of spring and summer in London (left: ; English pea and _ Copper Maran Egg in Nest), and landscapes from far-reaching places (left: Garden Walk, Bath, England_; and Desert Dreams, Chimayo, New Mexico ).Bespoke Block Printing
Block printing is an ancient technique, originating no less than 4,000 years ago. To pay homage to the founding artisans, Lorene sculpts original block prints by hand. She applies hand-tinted paints to these moulds and presses each mould using a block printing press she handcrafted from a 14th century design. The entire block printing manufacturing process is artisanal and authentic at every stage.
Pictured bottom left: "Bempton Cliffs Puffin" and "Alaskan Loon"
EXHIBITS
COMING SOON 202424 Bob Ross-style landscapes on exhibit, City of Ocala - Art in City Spaces Exhibition, Ocala, Florida, 8 Jan - 13 May2023"Poire de Provence" and "Lemon," Watercolor, Summer Spotlight XXVI, Webber Gallery, Ocala, Florida, May 26 - Jul 202022"Vintage Lure No. 2", "Vintage Lure No. 3", "Vintage Lure No. 6" Oil on 12' x 12' canvas, Marion Cultural Alliance, Ocala, Florida, Nov 4 - 30"Jack O' Lantern Mushrooms" watercolor, Brick City Gallery Through the Looking Glass Juried Exhibit, Ocala, Florida, Oct 7-29Peachtree Hills Festival Marketplace, Atlanta, Georgia, Jul 242021Peachtree Hills Festival Marketplace, Atlanta, Georgia, Nov 6
About the Artist
Lorene (Lor) Gill de Aranzeta is a fine artist. She also expresses herself through watercolor, oil, acrylics, and other fine art mediums such as block printing.Lor applies a layering technique to her watercolours, modeled after the masters, adding depth and life to her preferred subjects: stills, landscapes, and botanical images inspired by her childhood in New England, and life in the American Southeast, Southwest, and travel abroad in England, Nova Scotia, Scotland, France, Austria, Australia, Italy, and Latin America.She comes from a family legacy of fine artists, textile creators, and fine art educators who taught at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).She is a member of Marion Cultural Alliance and the Webber Gallery Visual Artists' Society.
Contact
I am accepting commissions for oil painting and caning restorations at this time. For inquiries about my work, please reach out using the form below.
Holiday Shop
Celebration TagsCelebration tags for the holiday season are perfect for tying as an ornament on your Christmas tree, wreath, as a gift tag, place setting, or around the Menorah.• Hand-calligraphed
• Deckled edge
• Vintage watercolor paper
• Steeped in warming spices for fragrance and color
• Individually stitchedOffered in French, Spanish and Italian.
Custom language available upon special request.Set of 6: $35
Set of 8 (Hanukkah): $45
Celebration BoxesEach celebration box contains a card with an original watercolor giclee, featuring hand deckled edges. The boxes are designed to be experiential and a treasured gift for holiday, milestone or other celebration.Each box includes
• Original watercolor giclee, numbered
• Artist statement
• Certificate of Authenticity
• Wax seal and vellum closure for provenance documents
• Individually wrapped with hand dried flowers and satin ribbonBox presentations offered
• Chantilly box with dried rose petals, and French lavender; choice of Noir, Blush or Snow ribbon
• Noir box with dried rose petals, French lavender, baby's breath and statice; choice of Noir, Blush or Snow ribbon
• Noir box with eucalyptus and burlap ribbon$125 each
Caning Restoration
Bespoke Caning RestorationBespoke caning, or hand-caning, is a form of weaving that is functional and beautiful. This craft originated in the 16th century for furniture. This is the preferred method of restoration for antique and vintage seating.Pressed Caning RestorationPressed caning restoration uses a pre-woven cane that is pressed and fastened with a natural binder, or spline. Pre-woven cane is appropriate for a chair intended for pressed cane, due to the binding method.How I Work: Seamlessly and Transparently• Virtual assessments and digital estimates
• Seamless online payments via Stripe
• Concierge furniture pickup and delivery within service area, or for a fee
• Restoration completion within 60 days or soonerWe offer virtual assessments as well as in-person assessments in the Ocala/ Marion Central Florida area.Please reach out for pricing.
