John C. Naretta is a self taught artist The original concept for 'Not a Simple Women', was inspired by sculptor, Henri Laurens and artist, Rene Magritte. The images depict activities that reflect daily life, adventures, and sometimes humorous situations, John is past vice president of the Rockford Art Guild and is Winnebago County Fair Art Department superintendent. He has exhibited his work at the Rockford Art Museum, Freeport Art Museum, Womanspace of Rockford, and other venues around the Northern Illinois area.more