What Is The Wanderlust Collective?
There is a painting by Caspar David Friedricht that speaks volumes on wanderlust and was a huge inspiration to me in forming this collective. The painting is titled “The Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog”. It shows a man overlooking a beautiful scene of mountains and cliffs. I love this piece because it shows a moment of self-reflection, inspiration, and overcoming obstacles.
He is rising above it all. Standing confidently on a very high mountain looking out into a sea of clouds and faded mountains in the distance, as if to say "I made it." I am sure many of you out there are on this very journey of trying to climb a mountain.
My vision is to help you reach new heights with your work, and also help you change your mindset. I want you to think outside the box.
The Wanderlust Collective is about you, finding your voice in the art world. It’s about you gaining confidence, taking control, not settling, and surrounding yourself with people that want to get ahead. It is about taking control of your life and finally bringing your desire to learn and grow to reignite the passion to create.
"The Wanderlust Collective is about you,
finding your voice in the art world."
Margie Resto
The Wanderlust Collective is about a community that helps you express yourself; feed your creativity, learn, grow and bring that dream, that passion, back to life and get you revved up with possibilities. It is a lifestyle. There are many benefits to being creative. It helps you see things differently and deal with uncertainty. A study showed that creative people can adapt their thinking to allow for the unknown. There is something extremely valuable about being creative.
At The Wanderlust Collective, you will hear stories from individuals just like you, and get all the tips you need to get yourself on track. Feel confident about the direction you are taking your art and get motivated to keep going. I will be sharing my adventures, my growth, and all the exciting things as they happen while The Wanderlust Collective continues to develop and evolve. This is a safe place, where you will find support, inspiration, and be able to learn at your own pace, your own time, on your own terms.
What is it that you need or want? What are your desires? What motivates and inspires you? Where are you in your life, career, and art? We want to help get you going in the right direction, and answer these questions and more, so you can start on your journey to success!
Who Is Margie?
Margie is a traditional realist painter who depicts the figure through the beauty of color, and the effects of light and texture. She has been elected a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America (PSA), and her work has appeared in over 20 regional and national juried exhibitions, including the PSA, the Catherine Lorrilard Wolfe Club, the Salmagundi Club, The Connecticut Pastel Society and Allied Artists of America.
She has won numerous prizes and honors, including best-in-show awards. Primarily a figurative artist, Margie creates paintings that portray a timeless elegance and serenity through the concentration of color, light, and textures.
She regards her inspirations and artistic talents as gifts from God. Each of her paintings have something specific to say communicating both the emotional and spiritual essence of creation.
In addition to her successful journey as an exhibiting artist, Margie has over 15 years teaching in many different venues. She has taught all ages in both a small and large group setting. Margie considers it one of her greatest passions to pass all she has learned onto the next generation of painters and artists.
Who Is Angela?
Angela is a self-taught ‘artist of all trades’. Once a student of Margie’s, she has a deep love for fine art and all things traditional, but has been known to dabble in many different creative outlets. To list a few: digital art, crochet, knitting, repurposing wood items and woodworking, flower growing and arrangements, as well as a deep love for photography (both landscape and portrait).
She feels ‘called to create’ and will often say it’s an essential part of her being.
Always eager to try something new, but ever a perfectionist, she is at war with her creativity at times but always on board to help cultivate inspiration and give the gift of art to others.