Ronaldo was born in Rio de Janeiro and has resided in the U.S. since 1981; on Maui since 1989. Having earned a degree in illustration from Cal State Long Beach, this adventurous artist feels painting is his life work, always changing, always learning.
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Growing up in Rio was nontheless very exciting. Brazil's music, landscape, the people and the beaches are really inspiring to all,especially artists. Ronaldo's parents recognized his talents at an early age and were the most motivating force besides Ronaldo's own early passion for observing and drawing. But in Brazil he was too young for formal training in art, leaving him to grow his skills on his own, when not in school or at the beach. |
Arriving in the U.S. early 1981, Ronaldo was amazed by all the different opportunities to focus on Art as a career, as well as to be able to surf some of California's famous breaks. His high school years and college years were made possible with the support of his parents, Ronaldo's adopted american family; the Mayol's, and free-lance design jobs such as a sign painting business he created.
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In the summer he was off to earn the next semester's tuition guiding the rivers of Northern California and abroad. But guiding rivers wasn't just about work. It was a place where he made friends for life, a place where he could experience great adrenaline as well as peace and tranquility. His travels throughout the earth's arteries such as Norway, Chile, Turkey, Costa Rica and the Grand Canyon was incredibly inspiring, cleansing, fun and full of discoveries. After college Ronaldo continued to guide rivers in the summertime and discover more of Hawaii, its people, and the waves in the winter months. |
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On Maui in 1989, Ronaldo met artist George Allan and his wife Janet at a life drawing session at the artist's studio. From the next day on Ronaldo worked closely with George for the next six winters building frames, strecher bars, kaleidoscopes, painting in the studio, painting on location, and just having fun.
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George became a major influence in Ronaldo's work teaching him more about color, light, shapes, and all that he knows about pallete knife technique. As a great friend and mentor, they continue to go out and paint as often as possible. Until 1994 Ronaldo showed at galleries throughout Maui and under the banyan tree. Since 1994 "Lahaina Galleries" has exhibited his prints and originals exclusively in Hawaii. Presently Ronaldo, Jennifer, Summer and their newest child Ocean have happily made their home at Puamana, Lahaina. |
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The river time doesn't last all summer anymore, but still an essential part of his life.
Besides the river the artist takes time out to enjoy the outdoors, snowboarding, sailing and what brought him to Maui in the first place, surfing.
On their Santa Cruz 27 sailboat "Morning Missile" Ronaldo and his family go out cruising for some family time. Taking time to enjoy the spetacular Maui sunsets and the beauty of the west Maui mountains from the sea is all part of what it takes to get inspired and create the next image on canvas. The "Morning Missile" is also part of the Maui Boat & Yacht Club racing fleet. |
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Painting color and light, his paintings reflect his respect for the beauty of nature. Subjects such as his harbor scenes, plantation houses and pristine beaches stimulates our intellect to recall history and traditions as well as stirring our spirit with the beauty he portrays. |
Shows and Awards
2010
Art
Maui 2010 - Two Juried Entries, Maui
Arts and Cultural Center
Maui Plein Air Painting Invitational - Irvine Museum Award
County of Maui Office of Economic
Development; Hawaii Tourism Authority Award
2009
Schaefer
Portrait Challenge- Juried entry, Maui
Arts and Cultural Center
"Old Guns", A Portrait of John Severson
2008
Winner of Best in Show, Maui Plein Air Painting Invitational, Maui, Hawaii
2006
Juried entry, Hui No'eau members show, Makawao, Maui
Winner of Quickdraw, Carmel Plein Air Festival, Carmel, California
Honorable Mention, Carmel Plein Air Festival, Carmel, California
PAPOH
Juried members show - Fine Arts Conoisseur Magazine award
Maui Plein Air Painting Invitational - Irvine Museum Award
Juried entry Schaefer Portrait Challenge, Maui Arts and Cultural Center
2005
Honorable Mention, Carmel Plein Air Festival, Carmel, California
Winner of Lahaina Poster contest for 2006 and best in show, Lahaina, Maui
Invited artist to 7th Annual Laguna plein air festival, Laguna Beach, California
Invited to 1st Annual Sedona plein air festival, Sedona, Arizona
First prize, Makawao plein air show, Viewpoints, Maui
2004
Invited artist to the Rocky Mountain plein air festival, 3rd Place miniature entry, Estes Park, Colorado
Juried entry, Art Maui 2004, Maui Arts and Cultural Center, Maui
Juried entry, Hui No'eau members show, Makawao, Maui
Co- founder "Islanders, Hawaii Plein Air Painters"
Exhibitor, KOPA show , Hanapepe, Kauai
2003
-Juried entry, Art Maui 2003, Maui Arts and Cultural Center, Maui
Juror's choice, Hui No'eau members show, Makawao, Maui
2002
Winner of Lahaina Poster contest for 2003
First prize, Makawao plein air show, Viewpoints, Maui
Invited artist to 4th Annual Laguna plein air festival, Laguna Beach, California
1995
Winner of Lahaina Poster contest for 1996
1994 - 2006
Multiple artists shows at Lahaina Galleries. Lahaina, Wailea, Kapalua - Maui
1994
Invited to show exclusively at Lahaina Galleries, Hawaii.
1990
Juried entry, Art Maui 1990, Hui No'eau, Maui
1989
BFA Illustration, Cal State University Long Beach