Ronald Story, Artist
Powerful colors define inner strength
Ronald Story was raised in Amsterdam, surrounded by some of the world’s most prestigious museums and cultural art movements which made an indelible impression on his innate creative talent. He sold his first painting at the young age of thirteen and later pursued his interest in art at the Academy for Visual Arts in The Netherlands.
His keen awareness of aesthetic principals continued to play a dominant role as his career evolved which included being the co-owner of a popular fine art gallery in Atlanta, GA and as the proprietor of fine dining restaurants which showcased high quality original fine art. He was also a corporate executive and owned an advertising company with major clients in northern Europe for graphic artwork. Since he has become a full-time artist his highly-acclaimed paintings have found their way into many private collections in Europe, the U.S. and Panama, Central America.
Story’s aim is to take viewers on imaginary journeys as they traverse and unravel the many robust visual layers of his paintings. He explains, “Hopefully my paintings invite viewers to explore and make new visual discoveries.”
Renée Phillips, director of Manhattan Arts International, New York, NY commented, “Ronald Story’s unique creative process imbues his art with a spontaneous profusion of color and depth. The artist’s use of vibrant hues, bold compositions and animated brushwork reflect his joie de vivre. His dynamic contemporary landscape and abstract paintings celebrate the positive abundance that exists in the idealized natural world. He transforms his subjects to transcend their representational characteristics in favor of igniting the viewer’s emotional response to them.”
Ronald Story is a member of:
Americans for the Arts – AFTA, New York, NY
Atlanta Artists Center, Atlanta, GA
Arts Network, Atlanta, GA
Story’s work is featured at:
ManhattanArts.com, New York, NY
LightSpaceTime.com, Jupiter, FL
Art-Collecting.com, Tacoma, WA
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July 7, 2018
AAC – Atlanta Artists Center Exhibition, July 31 – August 31, 2018 at their Atlanta Grandview Gallery with Reception on Sunday, August 5.
Dear Ronald Story,
Congratulations, your contemporary painting titled “La Promesse” was selected by the Jury for the Fruits of Our Labors Show at the AAC Grandview Gallery, in Atlanta GA. This show was curated by Judge Philip Carter, whose work was recently exhibited at MOCA, Museum of Contemporary Art, Atlanta, the High Museum of Art, Atlanta and the LaGrange Museum, Atlanta.
June 6, 2018
2018 Exhibition Benefit Fundraiser for the City of Philadelphia, PA
Ronald Story has been selected by Bridgette Mayer Art Advisors in Philadelphia to participate in a 2018 Exhibition Benefit Fundraiser. Her eighth largest curated exhibition organized to date is to benefit the nonprofit revitalization of unused railway tracks for the City of Philadelphia into a vibrant and public green space. Personally she has hand selected each of the artists from around the United States.
The exhibition dates are September 6 – October 5, 2018 with an opening Reception & Presentation on Friday, September 7th.
Contemporary Art Room Gallery June 2018
“Abstract 2018” International Juried Art Competition
Ronald Story was presented the Merit Award by the Jury for two of his contemporary abstract paintings “La Promesse” and “Power of Seed”, featured in the exhibition.
Contemporary Art Room Gallery received entries from many countries around the world: USA, Canada, China, Australia, Finland, Italy, Japan, Indonesia, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Netherlands, Malaysia, Taiwan and South Korea.
June 15, 2018
Art Tour International & Create 4 Peace celebration
at the Museum of Arts and Design, New York, NY, April 27, 2019
Ronald Story has been selected for the yearly ATIM’s Top 60 Masters of Contemporary Art Award and Gala Night to be held at the Museum of Arts and Design, broadcast worldwide by MNN Studios, Manhattan, NY.
“Abstracts” Art Exhibition – March 2018
Dear Ronald,
Your artwork is outstanding and your work was chosen from 952 entries which were submitted from around the world.
The gallery received 952 entries from 29 different countries from around the world, including Argentina, Australia, Canada, Columbia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, South Korea, Sweden, Trinidad and Tobago, The Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. In addition, the gallery received entries from 40 different states.
Awarded abstract painting: “Power of Seed”, 36×48 inch Acrylic on Canvas. Congratulations!
John R. Math, Founder
Light Space & time Online Art Gallery
Jupiter, Florida – USA
Awarded Juried Entry Honorable Mention 2018, February 12
Circle Foundation of the Arts
Lyon, France
Dear Ronald Story,
You have been selected for an Honorable Mention Award for the high
aesthetic, technical and creative standard of your work.
Kind regards,
Myrina Tunberg Georgiou,
Circle Foundation Drector – France
Dear Ronald, 2018, February 8
Your “Featured Artist” page was published this morning with a
permanent link. Use it as long as you like!
Your Artist Feature is being shared on several Facebook pages, Twitter,
Google+, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
Thank you for working with me on this artist feature. It was a pleasure to
publish it!
Carolyn Edlund, Founder of Artsy Shark – Cape Haze, FL
Annual CityScapes Art Exhibition 2018, February
Ronald Story was awarded Special Merit for his painting titled: “Lost City”, acrylic on canvas, 36×48 inch.
The gallery received 596 entries from 22 different countries from around the world, including Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, Germany, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Morocco, New Zealand, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, The Netherlands, Turkey and the United Kingdom. In addition, the gallery received entries from 32 different states.
John R. Math, Founder & Director
Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery – Jupiter, FL
2018 Annual Exhibition “New Beginnings”
Manhattan Arts International
Curator Renée Phillips, Founder & Director
New York, NY
Award of Excellence
Awarded Painting: “Power of Seed”, acrylic on canvas, 36×48 inch
2018 Selected – International Artists Circle Foundation for the Arts
Lyon, France – Europe
International Publication 2018
Paintings: “Power of Seed”, “La Promesse”, “Mesmerizing WonderLand” –
Each acrylic on canvas, 36×48 inch
2018 February – Featured Artist
Manhattan Arts International
New York, NY
Curator Renée Phillips, Founder & Director
Awarded Painting: “Power of Seed”, Acrylic on Canvas, 36×48 inch
Dear Ronald:
2017, October 3
7th Annual Curated Art Exhibition 2017 “Seascapes”
Your artwork is outstanding and two of your paintings – Understanding Destinations & Trusting – were chosen from 582 entries which were submitted from around the world.
The art competition and the submission process for the artists began in August 2017 and concluded on September 26, 2017. The gallery received 582 entries from 26 different countries from around the world, including Armenia, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, India, Indonesia, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, New Zealand, Oman, Portugal, Republic of Vanuatu, Russia, Slovakia, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom. In addition, the gallery received entries from 32 different states in the USA.
John R. Math, Founder & Director
Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery, FL
Ronald,
2017, September 16
2017 Photo article on Artsy Shark – “The Abstract World”
You’ve been invited to participate in a photo article on Artsy Shark – ”The Abstract World”. Artists in Artsy Shark photo articles get lots of exposure through emails sent to subscribers, a huge social media reach, and thousands of readers who come to the website each month.
Carolyn Edlund, Founder
Artsy Shark, Cape Haze, FL
Dear Ronald,
2017, July 8
Congratulations! Your work was selected during my open call under “Paintings” “Abstract” & “Landscape” categories for Corporate and Public art.
I will be actively showing the high quality selected artists for new presentations coming up and have created a database where I will have your work housed for my client reviews.
In addition, I am currently working on a large curated exhibition in 2018 in Philadelphia and you will be invited to be a part of this exhibition.
Thank you for your excellent and professionally presented images, statement and resume and I look forward to future endeavors.
All the best,
Bridgette Mayer, Founder & Owner
Bridgette Mayer Art Advisors
Philadelphia, PA & Los Angeles, CA
www.bridgettemayerartadvisors.com
Dear Ronald,
Art Exhibition 2017 “Seasons”
Your artwork is outstanding and was chosen from 377 entries which were submitted from around the world. At every chance you should try to promote your exhibition success.
Artists were asked for their interpretation of the theme “Seasons” by submitting their best representational or abstract art which depicting the theme “Seasons”.
The art competition and the submission process for the artists began in May 2017 and concluded on June 26, 2017. The gallery received 377 entries from 20 different countries from around the world, including Australia, Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Malta, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. In addition, the gallery received entries from 29 different states.
John R. Math, Founder & Director
Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery – Jupiter, FL
Dear Ronald,
Art Exhibition 2017 “Landscapes”
Your artwork is outstanding and was chosen from 658 entries which were submitted from around the world for our successful 7th Annual Landscapes Art Exhibition 2017.
The art competition and the submission process for the artists began in March 2017 and concluded on April 26, 2017. The gallery received 658 entries from 19 different countries from around the world, including Armenia, Australia, Austria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, India, Israel, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Slovakia, South Africa, Switzerland, Thailand, and the United Kingdom. In addition, the gallery received entries from 32 different states.
John R. Math, Founder & Director
Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery – Jupiter, FL
Hi Ronald,
You’ll be the Featured Artist of The Week on Manhattan Arts International in the week of May 15, 2017. Your art will be featured in the home page slider and promoted as Featured Artist on social media and email news.
Renée Phillips, Founder & Director
Manhattan Arts – New York, NY
Dear Ronald,
Your artwork has been on our radar and we wanted to get in touch with you.
Kristen Gersonde
RMG – Redwood Media Group – OH
Art often contains an intriguing mystery, whether you own or create it.
Ronald Story
TESTIMONIALS:
My husband and I are privileged to own artwork by the artist, Ronald Story. We are drawn to his work because we see the blend of passion and color in each stroke on the canvas. His artistic eye captures nature and soul at the same time. Each viewing of his paintings suggests another aspect and meaning to what he has captured on canvas.
Linda & Trevor Antolik, GA, USA
The paintings of Ronald Story are bold, vibrant and expressive of a deep internal source. Experiences from a life filled with the rarest adventure stories informing his work. Each brush stroke and layer of color reflect the facets and more layers of these experiences. I have watched Ron filled with passion creating his paintings. He has often said that to embrace something fully is to become it. I believe he becomes his paintings.
Candace Story, GA, USA
Ronald’s art makes you feel like you are swinging from a vine through a mystical world of brilliant colors and the ecstatic blossoming of nature.
Dr. Michael Norwood, AZ, USA
Serenity and color of Ronald’s work are outstanding in its own unique way. I live partly in Provence, France where I enjoy its magnificent scenery and unusual light. For centuries painters were enchanted by the many features of that area which include unusual light and incredible beauty. All are dominant in their work and loved. I can say Ronald has achieved the same level as masters of the past.
Manuela de Groot, Provence, France
Once Ronald introduces color to any form of media it will tell a Story! He is capable of causing one’s mind to travel to places in this world not yet discovered. I am very impressed at the subdued subtlety hidden beneath the surface of his efforts. People will treasure a small piece of his Story.
Dr. Howard J. Peters, London, UK
Ronald is so talented. His artwork is innovative and unexpected. Love having a painting that is meaningful to me and one of a kind.
Dr. Kelley Rogers, San Diego CA
The intensity and depth of color are channeled through Ronald Story from the higher realms of Being. Each painting tells a different Story. The mood and momentum in a cascade of color across each canvas jumps out and resonates at a soul level. It’s as if the Universe wants to say “Look, wake up and see all the elements of the earth and life that surround you.”
Philippa Kingsley,
Atlanta, GA USA & London, UK
Ronald Story’s world is a compliment of color and light, contrast, and subtlety. He takes nature and injects the magic of his personal perception. As viewers, we see the drama played out with paint on canvas in a way that takes us on an emotional journey. We feel the landscape and breathe the visual energy of the colors. There are pleasure and wonder in the presence of his paintings.
Suzanne Starjash
Cloverdale, California
The depth of pure color is lovely. The evocative use of color captures landscapes through a fresh lens. Rather than a copy of nature, Ron’s images are an enhancement of its beauty which takes the essence of the scene and makes it come alive.
Susanna Holt, ARBS
AZ, USA & London, UK
Honorary member of The Royal Society of British Sculptors