This artwork titled "Buona Sera" c.2020, is an oil painting on panel by American artist Teresa Saia. It is signed at the lower right corner by the artist, also titled and signed on the back.. The artwork (Panel )size is 12 x 12 inches, framed size is 18.75 x 18.75 inches. Framed in a black and gold distressed style frame. It is in excellent condition. About the artist: Teresa Saia has firmly established herself within the art community, demonstrating a sophistication of style, dynamic use of color, and a sensitivity for light. A native of Washington, she has studied with leading artists throughout the US and abroad. Her studio is located on beautiful Whidbey Island, an environment that provides vital energy for her creativity. Teresa's work encompasses the mediums of oil,pastel and watercolor. Known for fluid, direct style, she captures the attention of many collectors with her expressive use of radiant and rich color. The mood and emotion conveyed in her paintings evoke a deep sense of the mysterious, romantic, peaceful and yet familiar settings. Her paintings explore the worlds she has discovered in her many travels abroad each year, as well as the beauty she finds in the pacific northwest and her part-time home on Whidbey Island. Teresa is an IAPS Master Pastelist and a Signature Member of the American Impressionist Society. and has received Signature Status in the Pastel Society of America (PSA). Recognized by numerous national awards, her paintings embody a passion she feels for all her subject matter--believing it is necessary to continually develop, explore and grow, living a life devoted to art and bringing art to life. Shows and Awards 3rd Place in Dakota Pastel's 4th Qtr. Competition Established Category - Dec 2023 Customer's Choice Award - Women Painters' of Washington Gallery Outside the Lines Show - Jun3 2023 68th Central Washington Artists's Exhibition - Nov 2023 Inside Out - 3 Person Show Larson Gallery - July/August 2023 IAPS Open Division Acceptance of Marmalade Skies - 2023 67th Central Washington Artists' Exhibition - Nov/Dec 2022 President's Award and Best of Show for the Enological Society Award EAST/WEST - 4 Person Show Boxx Gallery, Tieton, WA - November 2022. Dakota Art Pastels 4th Quarter Competition Honorable Mention Award - Dec. 2021 IAPS Open Division Acceptance of Hope - 2021 Pastel Society of the West Coast Pastels USA Show - 2021 Northwest Pastel Society 35th Annual International Open May 1 - June 26, 2021 65th Annual Central Washington Artists' Exhibition Nov/Dec 2020 Honorable Mention and Purchase Award Northwest Pastel Society 34th Annual International Open Aug 2020 - Juror's Award Pastel Society of the West Coast's Pastels USA Show - 2020 Pastel Society of the West Coast Membership Show - 2020 Larson Gallery solo Pop-Up Show at Gilbert Cellars - Nov to Jan 2019/20 Northwest Pastel Society 2019 Juried Member Show - Nov 2019 64th Annual Central Washington Artists' Exhibition - Nov 2019 3rd Annual Cowiche Canyon Juried Art Exhibition - July/Aug 2019 Northwest Pastel Society 33rd Annual International Open - 2019 Bold Brush "Top 15%" Winner for February 2019, March 2019 Pastel Society of the West Coast Online Membership Show - 2019 3rd Annual Winter Show - Boxx Gallery - 2018 63rd Annual Central Washington Artists' Exhibition President's Choice Award for "Ah"tanum - 2018 Capitol Theatre Art on the Wall Permanent Installation Award - 2018 for Color of Light Northwest Pastel Society Member Show - 2018 2nd Annual Cowiche Canyon Juried Art Exhibit - People's Choice Award for Spring Hike - 2018 62nd Annual Central Washington Artists’ Exhibition - 2017 Associations/Memberships Larson Gallery Member Northwest Pastel Society Pastel Society of America Pastel Society of the West Coast Women Painters of Washington Board Member Boxx Gallery Volunteer