About Our Art
Original Artwork
Abstract Original Paintings
Abstract Original Paintings
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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.
Abstract Original Paintings
Abstract Original Paintings
Abstract Original Paintings
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.
Prints on Canvas
Prints on Canvas
Prints on Canvas
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.
Mosaic Artwork
Prints on Canvas
Prints on Canvas
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.
About The Artist
Nadalena Radis - Cobbs
Nadalena Radis - Cobbs
Nadalena Radis - Cobbs
"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 Painting process
Nadalena Radis - Cobbs
Nadalena Radis - Cobbs
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.
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ART SHOWS AND EXHIBITIONS 2021-2023
- ART SHOWS AND EXHIBITIONS 2023
- June 11th, 2023, ART FEST Exhibition, Juried, Dana Point, CA
- June 3rd, 2023 Irvine Fine Art Center, Juried Art Festival, Irvine, Ca
- May 6th, - June, 2023 , Finalist with painting "Palace at Night" California Art Club "Cultural Celebrations", Bonita Museum, Bonita
- May 15th, Randy Higbee Gallery Award, painting "Glowing Harbor" Balboa Island Artwalk
- May 15t , 2023, Juried, Balboa Artwalk, Balboa Island, Newport Beach, CA
- May 21st, 2023, DPFAA, "Mother's Day" Art show, Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point, Ca
- April 30th, Randy Higbee Gallery Award, SOCALPAPA, at ENC, Newport Beach, Painting "My Inspiration"
- April 29 & 30, 2023 SOCALPAPA, ENC Newport Beach Exhibit & Sale, Newport Beach, CA
- April 15 & 16, 2023, DPFAA Art Festival, Spring Show Dana Point, Ca
- March 25th - June 2nd, 2023 Exhibition at Miller Hortense Garden, Laguna Beach with SOCALPAPA
- March 4th, 2023, DPFAA, Festival of Wales, Dana Point, Ca
- February 6th, 2023 LPAPA, Juried, Best of Plein Air , Online, Semi-Finalist, with artwork "Waiting for You"
ART SHOWS AND EXHIBITIONS 2022
- December 10th, SCDBA, San Clemente Village Art Faire
- December 3rd, 2022, Semi-Finalist with three artworks, Randy Higbee Gallery, "13th Annual 6" Square Live Exhibition" Paintings: "View from Pelican Hill", Crescent bay Reflection Colors" and "Night at Balboa Island"
- November 12th, 2022, Woodbridge Village association, Holiday Art Show and Artisan market, Irvine, Ca
- November 28, 2022, Finalist, LPAPA, 3rd Annual All Square, Juried, LPAPA Gallery, Laguna Beach, Painting "Divine Time"
- November 1st to December 31 st, 2022, SOCALPAPA, Art Show, Newport Bay Conservancy, Newport Beach, Ca
- November 1st to November 30th, 2022, Exhibit with Tustin Art League, Tustin
- November 5th, 2022, Irvine Fine art Center, Holiday Art Faire at Great Park, Irvine
- October 15 & 16TH, 2022, Juried Art Festival, Dana Point, Ca
- October 15, 2022 Tustin Artwalk, Quick Draw, Tustin Dawn town
- September 17 & 18th, 2022, Juried Art Show Festival, Dana Point, Ca
- August 1st to August 29th, 2022, Finalist with two paintings, LAPAPA, "From Dusk to Dawn" LPAPA Gallery, Laguna Beach, with paintings "Sky Above Catalina Island" and "Twilight Anchor""
- August 4th, 2022, "People Choice Award" LPAPA, "From Dusk to Dawn" for painting "Sky Above Catalina Island"
- August 4th, 2022, Semi-Finalist, LPAPA, Gallery & City Hall Art Show, Laguna Beach, Juried Art Show, "From Dusk to Dawn" painting "Glowing Harbor"
- August 1st to August 29th, 2022, Semi-Finalist, LPAPA, "18th Annual Best of Plein Air" Juried Online Art Catalog "Walk Around Lake" and "Peaceful Day"
- JULY 16th & 17th, 2022, SOCALPAPA, Juried, Back Bay, Plein Air Festival, Newport Beach, Ca
- July 19th to July 15th, 2022 Juried Art Show, SOCALPAPA & OC PARKS, Peter & Mary Muth Center, Newport Beach, Ca
- July 10th, 2022, SOCALPAPA, Quick Draw Painting Competition, Newport Bay Conservancy, Newport Beach, Ca
- July 7th,2022, Finalist, LPAPA, "16th Annual Less is More 2022", LPAPA Gallery, Laguna Beach, painting "Endless Inspiration"
- June 12th, 2022, ART FEST Exhibition, Juried, Dana Point, Ca
- June5th, 2022, Juried Art Show Festival, Dana Point, Ca
- June 4th, 2022, Irvine Fine Art Center, Juried Art Festival, Irvine, Ca
- NOVEMBER 4th, 2021, until June , 2022 Forest & Ocean Gallery, Laguna Beach, Artwork Display & Sale
- May 28th, The heART of Orange County, Artist Demonstration and Sale, Tustin, Ca
- May 15th , 2022, Juried, Balboa Artwalk, Balboa Island, Newport Beach, Ca
- May 14 - 28, 2022, Semi-Finalist, The HeART of Orange County, CHEMERS GALLERY, Tustin, Ca Juried Exhibition, painting "Sky Above Catalina Island"
- May 7 & 8, 2022, Dana Point Fine Art Association Art Show "Mother's Day" Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point, Ca
- APRIL 29 & 30, 2022 SOCALPAPA, ENC Newport Beach Exhibit & Sale, Newport Beach, Ca
- April, 9 & 10, 2022, Dana Point Fine Art Association Art Show "Spring Show" Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point, Ca
- MARCH 19 & 20, 2022, Forest & Ocean Gallery Auction portion of sales for Ukraine, Laguna Beach, CA
- March 6th, 2022, Dana Point Fine Art Association Art Show "Festival of Wales" Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point, Ca
- March 3rd, 2022, Semi-Finalist, LPAPA 18th Annual "BEST OF PLEIN AIR" Laguna Beach, Juried Art Show, with Painting "Walk Around Lake" and "Peaceful Day"
- February 28th to MARCH 3rd, 2022, High Score Semi-Finalist, LPAPA 18th Annual "BEST OF PLEIN AIR" Laguna Beach, Juried Art Show, with Painting "Glowing Harbor"
ART SHOWS AND EXHIBITIONS 2021
- November 1st, 2021, to January3rd, 2022, SOCAL PAPA, Back Bay Center, Newport Beach
- November 26, 2021, Finalist, LPAPA, Juried Exhibition, "Square Art", LAPAPA Gallery, Laguna Beach, Painting "Divine Time"
- November 6th, 2021, Fine Art Center, Juried Exhibition, Holiday Fair, Irvine, Ca
- October 17th, 2021, Dana Point Juried Exhibition, Dana Point, Ca
- October 16th, 2021, Juried Exhibition Tustin Artwalk, Tustin, Ca
- October 16th, 2021, Juried, Tustin Artwalk The best of Plein Air Exhibition, Tustin, Ca
- October 8th, 2021, Juried, IRVINE Global Village Festival, Irvine, Ca
- October 4th, 2021, "People Choice Award" LPAPA, Juried Exhibition " Art & Nature, for painting "Splendid Time"
- October 4th, 2021, Finalist , LPAPA, Juried Exhibition " Art & Nature, for paintings "Splendid Moment" and "Tide Pool Reflections"
- October 2nd, 2021, Juried, San Clemente Art Village Festival, San Clemente, Ca
- September, 11 & 12, 2021, Juried Exhibition at Dana Point Art Festival, Dana Point, Ca
- September 4th, 2021, Juried, San Clemente Village Art Festival, San Clemente, Ca
- July 1st, 2021, Semi-Finalist with 4 paintings, LPAPA, Juried, "Dusk to Dawn Exhibition" City Hall Exhibition, Laguna Beach, Paintings: "Sunset Colors", "Sky Above Catalina", Palace at Night", "Golden Rays", "Afternoon in Dubrovnik" and "TIde Pool Reflection"
- July 14th, 2021, until January, 14th, 2022, Hugo Rivera Gallery, Laguna Beach, Ca
- June 5th, 2021, Juried, Irvine Fine Art Center Exhibition, Irvine Ca