Nadalena's art gallery includes original fine art paintings primarily done in oil or acrylic on canvas. Nadalena specializes in original paintings of California and the coastline and historic architecture of Croatia. In addition to the artwork available on this website Nadalena is able to create custom pieces upon request. She works with clients to design custom canvas, working with their photographs and memorabilia to arrive at a unique solution.
Nadalena's art gallery also includes original abstract paintings. The versatility of her work style makes it easy for her to respond to a variety of requirements. She can design canvas from the ground up, or interview clients, working with their photographs and memorabilia to arrive at a unique solution.
Nadalena is now offering fine arts limited-addition canvas prints.
Prints on canvas (giclée) are available upon request, in many different/custom sizes.
Upon customer request embellished textures could be applied to the prints.
For the price of the prints please contact Nadalena directly.
The price depends on size of the prints as well how many highlights are applied on prints.
Nadalena began mosaic work at a very young age, inspired by generations of artisans and traditions of classic mosaic construction and design.
Nadalena brings modern artistry to the old science of mosaics.
Instead if using uniform, pre-cut, strait-edged pieces, Nada custom-cuts each piece to mimic the natural shape of her subject. She also uses many different colors of grout to seal the tile.
These techniques are much more arduous, time-consuming, and challenging, but you can see how well the labor pays off when you look at the 2,000 different pieces in Nadalena's Iris Diptych.
The intricate undulation of the stone pieces mirrors the circular shapes of the flowers. and use of the multicolored grouts integrates the tile and its background almost seamlessly. The effect is stunning.
"My paintings come from my daily life, they express my connection with the world around me."
I was born and raised in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Our home had view of beautiful coastal beaches.
Traveling to many places throughout Europe and the United States has given me the opportunity to understand and incorporate my experiences of the tra
"My paintings come from my daily life, they express my connection with the world around me."
I was born and raised in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Our home had view of beautiful coastal beaches.
Traveling to many places throughout Europe and the United States has given me the opportunity to understand and incorporate my experiences of the translucent world of the water, the majestic land, and everchanging sky. Experiences such as sailing in the Pacific Ocean, swimming in the Adriatic Sea, kayaking in Idaho and backpacking in California have exposed me to the overwhelming beauty of nature. My intention as an artist is to share these visual and emotional experiences with others through my paintings and mosaics.
My favorite subject to paint are coastal scenes, historical architecture and landscapes. I lived all my life close to the sea and I have always been captivated by the power of the wind, sun and waves and constant energy that they create.
I use every opportunity to observe, to understand and study landscape; I am constantly seeing po
My favorite subject to paint are coastal scenes, historical architecture and landscapes. I lived all my life close to the sea and I have always been captivated by the power of the wind, sun and waves and constant energy that they create.
I use every opportunity to observe, to understand and study landscape; I am constantly seeing potential paintings everywhere I look. I enjoy painting on location where I am surrounded by the beauty of nature. If I can not paint on location, I will take many photographs of the subject, then later merge a sketch and the photos as reference to create the final painting. My goal is to deliver to the viewer "the beautiful moment" that I experienced.
NADALENA'S
INTERVIEW WITH RON MCWHORTHER
EXHIBITION, June 5th, 2021, STUDIO ARTS FESTIVAL, IRVINE FINE ARTS CENTER, IRVINE, CALIFORNIA
Exhibition at San Anthony Croatian Catholic Church in Los Angeles
June 2019
Exhibition at San Anthony Croatian Catholic Church in Los Angeles
June 2019
NOVEMBER 4th, 2021, JUne , 2022 FOREST & OCEAN GALLERY, LAGUNA BEACH, Artwork Display
JUNE 5th, 2022, JURIED ART SHOW FESTIVAL, DANA POINT
JUNE 4th, 2022 IRVINE FINE ART CENTER, Juried ART FESTIVAL, IRVINE,
MAY 15th , 2022, Juried, EXHIBIT at BALBOA ARTWALK, BALBOA ISLAND, NEWPORT BEACH
MAY 14 - 28, 2022, to CHEMERS GALLERY, JURIED EXHIBITION, TUSTIN
MAY 7 & 8, 2022, DANA POINT FINE ART ASSOCIATION FESTIVAL, Dana Point Harbor
APRIL 29 & 30, 2022 SOCALPAPA, ENC Newport Beach Exhibit & Sale
APRIL, 9 & 10, 2022, DANA POINT FINE ART ASSOCIATION FESTIVAL, Dana Point Harbor
MARCH 19 & 20, 2022, FOREST &OCEAN GLLERY Auction portion of sales for Ukraine
MARCH 6th, 2022, DANA POINT FINE ART ASSOCIATION, Festival Of Wales, Dana Point
NOVEMBER 1st, 2021, to JANUARY 3rd, 2022, SOCAL PAPA, Newport Beach, Back Bay Center
NOVEMBER 26, 2021 LAPAPA Juried Exhibition, Semi- Finalist, Square Art, Laguna Beach
NOVEMBER 6th, 2021, Fine Art Center, Juried Exhibition, Holiday Fair, Irvine
OCTOBER 17th, 2021, Dana Point Juried Exhibition, Dana Point
OCTOBER 16th, 2021, Juried Exhibition Tustin Artwalk, Tustin
OCTOBER 16th, 2021, Juried, The best of Plein Air Exhibition ( 1 to4 pm), Tustin
OCTOBER 8th, 2021, Juried, IRVINE Global Village Festival
OTOBER 4th, 2021 LAPAPA, Juried Exhibition Art & Nature, People Choice Award, Laguna Beach
OCTOBER 2nd, 2021, juried, san Clemente Art Village Festival
SEPTEMBER, 11 & 12, 2021, Juried Exhibition at Dana Point Art Festival
SEPTEMBER 4th, 2021, juried, San Clemente Village Art Festival
JULY 1st, 2021, LAPAPA, juried, Semi-Finalist with 4 artworks, From Dusk to Dawn Exhibition, Laguna Beach
July 14th, 2021, HUGO RIVERA GALLERY until January, 14th, 2022, Laguna Beach
JUNE 5th, 2021, Juried, Irvine Fine Art Center Exhibition, Irvine
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