Rhonda Tawil (nee Hafif) had a strong desire and talent for art from a very early age, influenced by the artistic proficiency of her mother and grandfather. She got her B.A. in Fine Arts from the University of Pennsylvania and went on to study at several other art schools and colleges. Rhonda won several awards in art shows. She worked in graphic and accessory design. Her artistic talent also led to designing and selling elaborate cakes.
Rhonda's paintings reflect her interest in travel, sports, nature, and family. They show the influences of many famous artists who share her love of bright colors. Rhonda tries to emulate their use of vibrant colors to create a sense of harmony, tranquility, love and playfulness in her own unique way. Some of her works give a feeling of peace and comfort, while others excite and give the viewer a thrill. Rhonda likes to be surrounded by beautiful, happy things, which is clearly seen in her paintings.
Biography
- • Studied with many famous artists in the past and now
- • 2013 - Present Studies Painting under Diane Green at the Green Studio, NY, NY
- • 1999-2001 Studied Painting under William T. Williams at Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY
- • 1985 Studied Painting at the Art Students’ League, NY, NY
- • 1982 Studied Painting at The New School, NY, NY
- • 1980 Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
- • 1980 Studied Sculpture at New York University, NY, NY
- • 1978 Studied Fine Art at Monmouth University, Long Branch, NJ
- • 1959 Born in Brooklyn, NY
Solo Exhibitions
- • June 2011 - 2013 Present - Down To Earth Restaurant, Allenhurst, NJ
- • March - April 2011 T At The Center, Brooklyn, NY
- • January - February 2011 Sephardic Community Center, Brooklyn, NY
- • 1987 Sephardic Community Center, Brooklyn, NY
Group Exhibitions
- • July 4, 2015 - July 30, 2015 Guild of Creative Art, Shrewsbury, NJ
- • January - February 2012 WAH (Williamsburg Art and Historical Society) Gallery, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
- • June - July 2011 Group Exhibit at Skink Ink Gallery - Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
- • April - June 2011 - Shirley & Barton Weisman Delray Community Center Group Show, Delray Beach, FL
- • 2007 JCC of Monmouth, Deal, NJ
- • 2001 "The Artist Within" - Sephardic Community Center, Brooklyn, NY
- • 1985 Sephardic Community Center, Brooklyn, NY
- • 1975 Curated and exhibited in Teen Art Show, YM-YWHA of Monmouth, Deal, NJ
Publications
- • 2007 Published in the "Our Art" – Art of the Sephardic Jewish Community
Donations
- • 2015 Print to Yeshiva of Flatbush Auction
- • 2014 Print to Yeshiva of Flatbush Auction
- • 2014 Tripdych Painting to Luria Academy Auction
- • 2013 Painting to Mitzvah Man Art Auction
- • 2011 Painting to Sephardic Community Center
- • 2001 Painting to Sephardic Community Center
Member
- • 2015 Guild of Creative Arts
