| At
the age of five when Rudy Drapiza was handed his first paint brush,
he became one of the fortunate few who knew from childhood what he
was destined to do in life. Coming from a long legacy of professional
artists that included his grandfather, father, and several uncles,
Rudy has painted almost daily for forty five years. His earliest images
reflected diverse scenes from his homeland, the Philippines. It was
there that he began to develop his fluid, sweeping style which is
touched with delicacy, insight, and sometimes a bit of whimsy. Rudy
first entered the professional art world in 1973 when he moved to
the United States. Equally at ease with acrylics, oils, and watercolors,
his biggest impact has been as a decorative muralist. Rudys
soaring murals are often two stories or higher. They are experienced
as a sensory montage that beckons immersion into the scene itself.
Rudy has been commissioned by numerous commercial patrons desiring
to impart the sense of his tranquil yet captivating landscapes to
their clients. A typical example is Florida Hospitals commission
to create murals for their cardiac ICU waiting area as well as their
on-campus behavioral center. Private collectors have commissioned
pieces depicting the warmth and elegance of his painting style. He
considers it a great reward to create pieces that bring anothers
visions to reality. Rudys diverse talents have been featured
on television, radio and in print. His compositions, like his life,
reflect his joy and love of what he does. Every morning he releases
his will to the master artist/creator, giving thanks for the talents
received; allowing him to fulfill himself and others on lifes
journey. Currently you can find Rudy creating amidst a group of artists
at the COMMA located at 813 Virginia Drive, Orlando, Florida 32803
- Rudy Drapiza |