Meet The Artist
"I really love Italy. It is probaby because I was born in a small town near Trieste, Italy to an Italian mother and American father. When I was four years old, we left behind many family members to come to America. It was heartbreaking for my mother because she knew she was leaving Italy for a new land that was foreign to her and did not know when she would see her family again."
"As a young child, you don't really care where you live as long as you are in a happy family life, which we had. It wasn't until I was 14 years old that I was able to return to Italy and see our family. At that moment, I realized we lived in two different worlds. The family oriented Italian speaking culture and simplicity of Italian life was so diverse than the American life I had grown accustomed to. Arriving in Italy made a great impression on me as a young person who had led a sheltered life. I knew I would someday return, however, I never dreamed it would be to establish Italy as my exclusive subject to paint. And I love to paint. When I am in my studio and feeling the happiness of seeing a painting almost come to life, it reminds me of one of Mother Teresa's quotes, 'Profound joy of the heart that indicates the path of life.' This profound joy is what I feel when I am able to express myself fully with my brushes and I am so greatful to God for his gift to me in having the desire and ability to paint."
There are more to Rita Zaudke's Italian paintings that meet the eye. The study of mind and emotion in relation to beauty reaches beyond cliff-side panoramas, cascades of red bouganvillea flowers or white sandy beaches under the Mediterranean sun. It includes her family's history, with deep sentimental attachments tied to geography and art studies.
Rita Zaudke's education includes a masters degree from Marywood University in Scranton, Pennsylvania as well as independent studies. Her paintings of Italy from the 'Fine Art of Italy ' collection are found in private and public collections all over the world. She has taught workshops, juried art shows, and is a member of Wichita Women's Artists and Kansas Academy of Oil Painters. She invites you to browse through her website and welcomes you to enjoy the scenery and
contact
her with any question you may have.
What They're Saying.......
"From the first moment that I saw one of Ms. Zaudke's paintings, I knew she was an exceptional artist. Since then, after seeing many more of her paintings, I believe she is one of the premier artist in the midwest, specializing in acrylic and watercolor landscapes and buildings; particularly from the country of Italy. She uses color in a way that makes every picture engaging, and her paintings are so realistic that one feels that they have been transported to the site of these buildings and landscapes. I can sincerely say she is one of my favorite artists. "
Dr. Garold Minns, Dean, Professor of Internal
Medicine - KU School of Medicine
Medicine - KU School of Medicine
"Rita Zaudke is America's favorite artists of Italian landscapes. Born in the hill country of Trieste, her genetic history coupled with a passion for creativity, and a firm faith in God, has instilled an intense desire to produce powerful paintings revealing the beauty and wonder of Italy. Simply put, Rita's paintings transport you into the heart of Italian life."
Rick Tocquigny - Co-Founder - Artbeat of America
"My friend Kitty was thrilled, surprised, speechless,andawe struck. She couldn't believe how beautiful and realistic the paintings are. She just stared at them for the lonest time. They brought back so many happy memories of her trip. I think that she was surprised that I got them from someone here in the states that could capture the true essense of Italy. You made her evening and mine. Thanks again Rita. You made a birthday celebration very special with your gift of paintings and thanks for sharing it with the world. "
Lillian King - Radford, Virginia
''We are fortunate to have acquired three of Rita's earliest renderings of Italian street scenes, "Buon Giorno Monterosso, Civita Arthway, and Fiori di Civita., All are displayed in our family room
providing inspiration for the rest of our decor.''
George and Maxine Morrison, Wichita Kansas
"Rita's awesome talent, combined with her love of Italy, results in the most amazing paintings. They add so much to our home decor."
Jerry and Judy Scholl,
Garden Plaine, Kansas
"As beautiful as the pictures are on the website, they are more beautiful in real life. They are so beautiful they bring peace."
Jean R., Wichita, Kansas
" My walls in Kansas City displays pieces of art painted by the artist, Rita Zaudke. Her work is very peaceful and the colors are outstanding. My Florida home that just recently sold contained some of her work. When I am daydreaming and thinking of places I would like to see, I am reminded to only look at my walls and I am almost there."
Mary A. Wagy, Kansas City, Missouri
" My walls in Kansas City displays pieces of art painted by the artist, Rita Zaudke. Her work is very peaceful and the colors are outstanding. My Florida home that just recently sold contained some of her work. When I am daydreaming and thinking of places I would like to see, I am reminded to only look at my walls and I am almost there."
Mary A. Wagy, Kansas City, Missouri
" I think her paintings are really magnificent and rich."
Carston Conway
''When I look at the painting, I just feel like I'm back home in Cabo Frio, Brazil. I can smell the ocean and taste the coconut water. I just love it. ''
Celso Quinhones
Brazilian Guitarist
''When I look at the painting, I just feel like I'm back home in Cabo Frio, Brazil. I can smell the ocean and taste the coconut water. I just love it. ''
