DEIDRE TAO FINE ART
Named Cape Cod Art Magazine Editor's Pick and voted City of Cambridge People's Choice Winner, Deidre Tao paints contemporary landscapes with a fresh approach.
Paintings, prints, and gifts may be purchased through this online gallery. Based in Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts, Deidre Tao Fine Art serves clients worldwide, both in-person and virtually.
"With a passion for color, movement, and brushwork, I strive to bring about an emotional and spiritual connection between my viewers and the landscapes I portray." - Deidre Tao, BFA, artist and owner of Deidre Tao Fine Art since 2015
Paintings, prints, and gifts may be purchased through this online gallery. Based in Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts, Deidre Tao Fine Art serves clients worldwide, both in-person and virtually.
"With a passion for color, movement, and brushwork, I strive to bring about an emotional and spiritual connection between my viewers and the landscapes I portray." - Deidre Tao, BFA, artist and owner of Deidre Tao Fine Art since 2015
2023 Recipient of a Merit Prize Award
Top Five International Awardees
International Juried Competition: WATER
Top Five International Awardees
International Juried Competition: WATER
Studio visits with Deidre by appointment
"In-person or live video chat visits are welcome! I will be happy to give you a little tour of my studio, show you current pieces, and answer any questions you may have. Paintings are purchased by people who come to the studio when they want a bit of space to look and discuss with a friend or spouse, with no other distractions." - Deidre
"In-person or live video chat visits are welcome! I will be happy to give you a little tour of my studio, show you current pieces, and answer any questions you may have. Paintings are purchased by people who come to the studio when they want a bit of space to look and discuss with a friend or spouse, with no other distractions." - Deidre
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CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
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"I met Deidre at her studio as part of an Open Studios event several years ago. I was quite taken with the colors and lines in her works, which are a lovely reminder of trips to the Cape and Islands. Her work has a strong, positive spirit that I enjoy every day, and that I love to share with guests in my home."
- Amanda's reflections on the above painting "Water Music" and other work that she and her husband have purchased at a private studio visit after Open Studios
- Amanda's reflections on the above painting "Water Music" and other work that she and her husband have purchased at a private studio visit after Open Studios
"From the moment we first saw it, we knew we couldn’t live without it. This painting brings us so much joy! We love the beautiful, vibrant colors, and the peaceful, calming setting. There is something very special in all of Deidre's paintings that leaves you excited to see what she will create next."
- Paula's reflections on the above painting "Encircled on the Edge" that she and her husband purchased
- Paula's reflections on the above painting "Encircled on the Edge" that she and her husband purchased
"My wife and I were both drawn to this painting because it reminds us of of a hike we took while on the Cape together several years ago. Looking at this painting brings back this very special memory."
- Andy's reflections on the above painting "Where the Waters Meet" that he and his wife purchased from Open Studios
- Andy's reflections on the above painting "Where the Waters Meet" that he and his wife purchased from Open Studios
"I hear the waves... I feel the sandy beach under my feet, the sun and soft breeze on my face, and the teasing tide welcomes me back to the one place my soul can rest, and I can breathe."
- Stephanie's reflections on the above painting "An Invitation," a surprise commissioned gift
- Stephanie's reflections on the above painting "An Invitation," a surprise commissioned gift
"As we look at 'Serendipity,' it recalls very happy memories... the sense of peace, optimism, the celebration of nature, and closeness to God we'd feel with each sunrise or sunset we'd see by the water (while living by Harvard University)... We visited Deidre's studio shortly after she finished this painting, and there it was: a way to take the memories of our Cambridge experience home with us. It was 'serendipity'."
- Steve and Ann's reflections on the above painting "Serendipity" that they purchased from a private studio visit
- Steve and Ann's reflections on the above painting "Serendipity" that they purchased from a private studio visit
PROFESSIONAL REVIEWS, PRESS & AWARDS
"There's an engaging push/pull between representation and abstraction in Deidre Tao’s paintings. The movement in her compositions -- those repeating forms and patterns -- keeps my eyes circling in an almost meditative way. With intense, saturated colors that heighten the emotional 'POW' in her work, I see influences of Gauguin, Matisse, and O’Keeffe, as well as fauvism and color field painting."
- Amanda Wastrom, Assistant Curator, Heritage Museums & Gardens, Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Featured and reviewed as Editor's Pick Artist in Cape Cod Art Magazine 2021, Cape Cod Life Publications
"Tao’s subject of choice, but more importantly, a subject she has mastered, is the raw, unadulterated beauty that Cape Cod offers. Her use of color compliments and magnifies the virgin vistas... Her treatment of the sky and how it informs the color of the water and the land emphasizes her passion for the scene with a richly energized palette. Blues and purples of the beach and ocean melt into crimson and apricot of the sun-streaked sky, making for a visual feast that fills the eyes and feeds the soul."
- Julie Craven Wagner, Editor, Cape Cod Art Magazine
Check out the full article and review HERE
"Tao’s subject of choice, but more importantly, a subject she has mastered, is the raw, unadulterated beauty that Cape Cod offers. Her use of color compliments and magnifies the virgin vistas... Her treatment of the sky and how it informs the color of the water and the land emphasizes her passion for the scene with a richly energized palette. Blues and purples of the beach and ocean melt into crimson and apricot of the sun-streaked sky, making for a visual feast that fills the eyes and feeds the soul."
- Julie Craven Wagner, Editor, Cape Cod Art Magazine
Check out the full article and review HERE
"Deidre Tao's paintings are an experiment in color and form, and her range in approach to depicting the layers of the landscape reveals a skillful understanding of her subject. Her use of line and rendering of light, reminiscent of American Barbizon paintings, clearly translate different moments of the day and year, resulting in works that convey a unique sense of place.
From windswept dunes and tranquil ponds, to dawn over a marsh and sunset over the land -- each of Deidre's renderings beautifully capture the spirit of her subject."
- Jessica Roscio, Director and Curator, Danforth Museum of Art, Massachusetts
From windswept dunes and tranquil ponds, to dawn over a marsh and sunset over the land -- each of Deidre's renderings beautifully capture the spirit of her subject."
- Jessica Roscio, Director and Curator, Danforth Museum of Art, Massachusetts
"Deidre Tao's paintings transport me to a very positive, dreamlike place. Her skill with expressive color and decisive brushwork makes me feel as though I'm drawn into magical realms that are both here on earth and also part of the landscape of my subconscious."
- Mark Steele, Artist and Professor, Lesley College of Art and Design
- Mark Steele, Artist and Professor, Lesley College of Art and Design
Interviewed in The Boston Globe for Citywide Storefront Art Contest, read full article HERE
Voted People's Choice Winner of Citywide Storefront Art Contest
Cambridge Arts and Office of Economic Development
Cambridge Arts and Office of Economic Development
Grant recipient, Community Supported Art Project
Interviewed in Boston Voyager Magazine, read full article HERE