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The RAC 5 – Lilly Langotsky
Lilly Langotsky has been a RAC Exhibiting Member since 2004 after moving to her beloved historic (and haunted) house on Craw Avenue. She studied painting and graphic arts at Pratt Institute and had a career in publishing, spending 25 years as a book designer and illustrator at Random House.
What started you on your creative path?
My mother was a painter and I always painted with her. We would color black and white photographs using Q tips which we dipped into a Vaseline-like medium and then into color pigment, applying the color in a circular motion onto the photograph. I knew at that time I wanted to do pursue painting.
What medium do you work in and why?
Mostly in oil paint, some watercolor as well. But I love the smell of oil, the feel of it. I love the fluidity of it. I like to work with oil on wood. I like the resistance of the palette knife on the wood, you can get lush colors and a lot of paint.
Who are a few of your favorite artists?
Richard Diebenkorn, Gerhardt Richter, Pierre Bonnard, April Gornik and the Impressionists. I also love the work of Richard Mayhew, who is a little-known black artist who does a lot of memory work in very bright colors; almost dreamlike beautiful landscapes.
Do you listen to anything while you are working on your art?
I listen to Motown, I love a good rhythm while I work, I can step back and I can do a few dance steps! I like to be upbeat when I am working. I love Aretha, Ella, I love the 60s and Sam Cooke, he is one of my favorites.
What inspires your artwork?
Nature inspires me. I love the light and just looking out and being able to transport my-self into that space.
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