Rick J. Delanty

Rick J. Delanty (b. 1951) is an American fine artist who describes himself as a “soldier of Beauty,” painting landscapes that reflect God’s creativity and divine attributes. From the Bible and other literary sources, Delanty derives inspiration for his works which describe the nexus of “heaven touching earth,” and paints in a bold, energetic style that expresses his love for life and the world that God has made. Drawing, brushwork, concept, composition and color are woven together to create surfaces and environments that are alive with joy and passion. The fundamentals of design are present in each work, but given a unique place in his paintings that are both representational and experimental simultaneously. Architecture, organic forms, water in all of its forms, still life, and daylight and nocturnal atmosphere all play a part in his study of our natural world. California provides the perfect backdrop for the artist’s observations of beauty, with his studio based in San Clemente.