One of "Ariane's Angels," oil on canvas by Ariane Trifunovic-Montemuro.

Name: Adriane Trifunovic-Montemuro

Preferred Medium: Oil on canvas stretched on hand-made wooden frames two and one-half inches deep. Often embellishes her paintings with gold leaf.

Recent and Upcoming Exhibits: Spring Art Show, Landings Art Association; The Dolphin and The Mermaid; Eclectibles; Savannah By Hand Gallery; and Atmosphere Gallery in Charlotte, N.C.; Nature Spirits, Atlanta; Landings Artist of the Month, July 2001

Background and Education: New York School of Visual Arts bachelor's degree in Art History. Master's degree in Teaching Museum Education from George Washington University. Please Touch Museum for Children, as well as the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts.

Statement: "I began painting angels to capture the joy and peace that has filled me up all my life. Ariane's Angels is art for your soul! My art is unique and carries a message of healing and hope. Feel that my paintings are tools to help you connect with the divine presence in your life."

Recognition: Ariane has hosted a TV show, Pathways, which concerns issues "pertaining to holistic healing in mind, body, and spirit" "Through training in alternative therapies, such as Reiki and Feng Shui, I have been involved in consulting with galleries to elevate awareness and facilitate information in body, mind and spirit."

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