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Lidaenis Macrina Ferro

Born in Havana, Cuba. Lidaenis came to the United States in 1968.
She graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology in 1981.
She also attained a bachelor of fine arts degree from Marymount Manhattan College, NY. At FIT she studied with Morton Kaish, Alvin Pimsler, Jerry McDaniels, Barbara Pearlman,
Jack Fernstenmacher and Jack Potter.
She attended the Art Students League and studied with
Sharon Sprung.
She pursued her interest in fine art in 1996 at the Ridgewood Art Institute under the tutelage of Katherine Lewis, John Osborne, Joel Popadics, Betty Kaytes and Joe Hing Lowe. She frequently exhibits her paintings in the RAI and other galleries at NY, NJ and CT.

Memberships:

The Fashion Institute of Technology - Alumni Lifetime Membership
The Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club
The American Artist Professional League - Fellowship
The Ridgewood Art Institute – Lifetime Member
The Kent Art Association

Awards:

The Charles R. Adams Memorial Award at the Ridgewood Art Institute’s 21st Regional Open Jury Show.
The Kent Art Association Award for Any Medium at the Kent Art Association’s 78th Annual President’s Show.
Third Place Award for Oil at the Scarsdale Art Association 66th Annual Awards Exhibition.
The Williams Landscape Award at the Ridgewood Art Institute’s 27th Regional Open Juried Show.

Lidaenis has exhibited in numerous group shows including the Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club's Annual Exhibitions, NYC, The Hudson Valley Art Association, Inc. and the National Art Club, at Gramercy Park, NY.
Lidaenis works as an illustrator, but is equally proficient in charcoal, pastels, watercolor and oil. "I enjoy painting in watercolor because of the transparency of this media. I can be as subtle as I want to be depending on the sensitivity of the subject matter that I am painting. Oils are as luscious and bright as the message I want to convey in my painting. I like them because I can be bold, realistic and emotional all at the same time.
I prefer to paint flower arrangements since I can concentrate in painting all abstract shapes that a bouquet of flowers can have, turning them into a realistic painting. In the summer months, I especially enjoy painting tropical fruits and vegetables arrangements. It reminds me of my native country, Cuba, and I get a nostalgic mood into my work.
During spring and summer, I always go outdoors and paint landscapes on location. I love the feeling I get when I am in the contact with nature. It gives me the inspiration to create my paintings. Also, it's great to watch the rapid changes in light and atmospheric conditions in the landscapes and try to catch them in my paintings. What is in my agenda for the future? I will keep painting constantly to perfect my artistic abilities. Painting for me is such a gratifying feeling. I would like to keep doing it forever”.
You can see more of her work at:
www.lidaenis.com
Email: lidaenis@yahoo.com