Ralph Acosta - Stone Eagle Studio and Gallery

Ralph Acosta - Stone Eagle Studio and Gallery Ralph Acosta An accomplished watercolorist, I am a member of the prestigious Salmagundi Club, Hudson Valley Art Assn. I realized I had a talent for drawing.

and various Long Island and southeastern CT art leagues. I am a native New Yorker of Puerto Rican Taino Indian descent who now resides in Stonington CT. My artistic ability began in my early teens. Colors interested me. After receiving a gift of oil paints, I taught myself oil painting by doing portraits of family members and friends. I continued painting as a hobby for many years. I did not have

the financial means to study art formally. Having to make a living, I began a career doing freelance work as a display designer in NYC for Bonwit Teller, Bergdorf Goodman, Bendells and various interior decorators. Although this was something I loved because it kept my creative juices flowing, the work began to dwindle due to a slow economy in the early 1970’s and freelance jobs were few and far between. A friend who owned an insurance agency urged me to work for him. I became an agent and stayed in the business for many years. However I still continued my oil painting. Although I became successful in the insurance business, I left it and decided to persue my ability in the art world, in other words, to become another “starving artist”. I met and was introduced to many people in the art field. One of those people, a dear friend and fellow artist, Irving Kerr, introduced me to the teachings of Edgar Whitney the renowned watercolorist at the National Art League in Douglaston NY in 1979. The freedom, transparency and spontaneity of watercolors along with Whitney’s direction of design laws opened my mind and gave me the ability to develop my own technique. I continued to study with Whitney for several years until his health no longer allowed him to teach. It is because of his intense love of teaching that I felt the need to teach others the knowledge and hopefully the passion that I have for watercolors. I have performed many demonstrations for numerous art leagues throughout Westchester & Long Island NY. I have also conducted many outdoor workshops including a week in Puerto Rico along with a Northeast coast painting cruise. I taught for 18 years at the National Art League. AWARDS
Salmagundi National Member Show (First Place)
Hudson Valley Art Assn
Newport (RI) Art Museum (First Place)
Many First Place Awards at various outdoor art shows



EXHIBITIONS
American Watercolor Society
American Artists Professional League
One Man Show at American Indian Museum (NY)
Lyme Art Assn (CT)
Mystic Art Center (CT)

08/31/2015

Classes are still ongoing: Monday: 10am - 1pm Tuesday: 6pm - 9pm & Wednesday: 10am - 1pm

07/18/2013

* Paintings for sale on display at Noah's Restaurant, Water St, Stonington from 7/22/13 - 8/19/13*

Felt like a personal tour of a museum! Great visit with the super talented Ralph Acosta, thanks Bob Davis!!! — with Bob ...
07/11/2013

Felt like a personal tour of a museum! Great visit with the super talented Ralph Acosta, thanks Bob Davis!!! — with Bob Davis and Christine Ohlman at Ralph Acosta - Stone Eagle Studio and Gallery.

Looking forward to my upcoming shows and events!!!
06/19/2013

Looking forward to my upcoming shows and events!!!

MYSTIC – A painting by local artist Ralph Acosta has been selected as Best in Show at the 55th Annual Mystic Outdoor Art Festival.

Stayed tuned for Ralph's latest watercolor classes and the Mystic Plein Air at the Mystic Seaport.
06/13/2013

Stayed tuned for Ralph's latest watercolor classes and the Mystic Plein Air at the Mystic Seaport.

Plein Air PaintersExhibition and SaleFor the 17th year in a row, invited artists will congregate at the Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport to paint the Museum grounds and environs. Following the tradition of the plein air painters of the 19th and early 20th centuries, artists can be found at their F...

Join me for my Courses in watercolor.... Any skill level is welcomed!
06/04/2013

Join me for my Courses in watercolor.... Any skill level is welcomed!

05/31/2013
05/31/2013

Offering Classes Monday Tuesday and Wednesdays. Please call me 860 536 2474 to schedule your next art lessons in watercolor!
Please check out the video link to see my style.

05/29/2013

New to the Ralph Acosta - Stone Eagle Studio and Gallery Official Youtube page, The first segment in the Around & About Watercolor Series; "Shed At Kentford" Enjoy!

Ready to sail... Stop by Stone Eagle Studios to Preview some of my finest work!
05/21/2013

Ready to sail... Stop by Stone Eagle Studios to Preview some of my finest work!

05/16/2013

Two Paintings have been accepted!!!
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CONNECTICUT WATERCOLOR SOCIETY
MAY 15 - JUNE 9, 2013
JOHN SLADE ELY HOUSE
51 TRUMBULL ST, NEW HAVEN, CT
RECEPTION: MAY 19, 2PM - 5PM

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