PUBLICATIONS

PUBLISHED  MAGAZINE

“Santa Barbara Perspectives” is a journey through the architectural beauty of this California town utilizing drawings and watercolor sketches. The book is augmented with historical facts and reflective comments by the artist. This unique publication explores drawings created between 2012 and 2016.

ILLUSTRATED  BOOK

“History of Psychology through Symbols”—I’m the artist behind the illustrations in Psychology Through Symbols. I aimed to make psychological concepts come alive through vibrant colors and intricate details in my digital collages. Explore my gallery on the companion website, learn about the creative process, and see the stories behind each piece. Dive in and discover how art and psychology come together to reveal the beauty and depth of the human mind. Go to the website to see the book trailer and Symbols included in the books. 

PRESS

“Beneath Mt. Montecito at the Riven Rock home of Frank McGinity, and outdoor art exhibit featuring local artists took place on Sunday as a benefit for the Art Foundation of Santa Barbara. (-) In additional to Ralph Waterhouse, participating artists  included Ann Sanders< Chris Potter, Patricia Post, John Iwerks, Ray Hunter, Chris Chapman, Danuta Bennett, and Andrea Anderson . The art Foundation of Santa Barbara’s mission is to educate the public about the work  of artists with the special focus on Santa Barbara County  and the Central and South Coast of California. “

“For Danuta Bennett, who specializes in expressive, evocative realism and is one of this year’s featured artists, the annual tour is more than just an opportunity to sell her art. “Even though there are not always conversations about art, it is still a warm and fun event. And I crave that kind of closeness with people who are receiving your art. It makes everything comfortable.: said Bennet, who works from The Clay studio in Goleta, predominantly on Acrylics, oils, and pencils. Bennet said she is inspired by people who visit her studio. “When creating, I am only with the image or the painting I am creating. It’s great when I open the studio because I meet new people and see their reactions… Generally, I am very private, but then I put my soul on the canvas for everybody to take it, interpret it, and love or hate it. But when I talk to somebody who has never seen my art before, they will notice different elements and respond differently, and sometimes that allows me to get inspired for the next piece.”

“My studio is part of the Clay Center, becoming a creative hub for the Santa Barbar srt community for ceramic artists, painters, and sculptors. In contrast to gallery shows, opening my studio gives me and, hopefully, my visitors a more personal experience with my art by making the encounter more relaxed and less intimidating. I can introduce myself as an artist, the art maker, or the storyteller.” Shared Danuta Bennet, a Polish-born artist specializing in expressive, evocative realism. Danuta’s work continuously moves between abstract representations, surrealistic images, and realistic lines in her search for personal artistic vocabulary. Studios are unique spaces. Creating art is, for the most part, an individual pursuit. The studio is where artists go to process the arrows that hit close to home, find their voices, raise their fists, and challenge themselves to respond. It’s the place, a place to regroup, and especially a place to play. Each participating artist has developed space to meet their needs and nourish their creative spirit.”