NAPLES ART STUDIOS

 

NAPLES ART STUDIOS provides a unique artistic experience uniting three gallery spaces which showcases the working studios of several resident artists including artist/owners:

 

Richard W. Rosen, sculptor
Tracy Magen Rosen, painter/mixed media

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The Artists

RICHARD W. ROSEN

In 2006, Richard W. Rosen founded what is known today as the Naples Art District.

Living in the Philadelphia area as a child, one of his favorite activities was visiting his grandparents in the city. These visits were a feast for the senses full of excitement, sounds and colors from the many cars, clanging trolleys and diverse people. Tall buildings, crowded train yards and long bridges crossing rivers further inspired Rosen. Entwined with the man-made systems was nature in the form of beautiful parks and gardens; his grandparents always had colorful flowers in the small garden in front of their row house. As Rosen matured, his appreciation grew for the complex relationship between the manmade and nature.

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TRACY MAGEN ROSEN

Tracy Magen Rosen graduated The Philadelphia College of Art with a B.F.A. in Illustration. She and her husband, Richard, relocated from the Philadelphia area to Naples in 1994. As an artist Tracy’s work tends to be quite diverse. She has painted and drawn since her youth and has received several awards in recognition of her talent.

Melissa Belz

My collection of layered and brightly colored pieces reflects my positive and playful process while creating. Even a failed art exam in Middle School did not stop me from exploring different creative outlets throughout my life. Currently my exploration rests in acrylic, collage, and mixed media art.

Formally trained as an educator, my background has instilled in me a pursuit of lifelong learning. After publishing my first picture book, the illustrations sparked the art fire inside. I began pursuing classes for drawing which led to painting classes most recently as a student of “The Confident Brush” and a mentee of Natalie Parker. I begin each original with a purpose in mind whether it’s the subject, the colors, the technique or the feeling that I want to share with the viewer. After preparing each surface with gesso, a process of both exploration and deliberate layering is pursued. I enjoy the freedom of abstraction but also enjoy adding a touch of realism. The process is a transformation of raw canvas, paper, or other medium to art with a spirit of personal excellence and reflection.

As my creations evolve, I aim to provide joy and authenticity through art and literature and want to inspire others to seek their excellence in their own creative way.

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The Studio

NAPLES ART STUDIOS, North Line Plaza, 2172 J & C Blvd.,

Naples, FL 34109

239.821.1061