Kevin Beilfuss, 1963 | Figurative painter

Kevin Beilfuss is an American painter based in Downers Grove, Illinois who created the beautiful paintings.

After graduating from Illinois State University and the American Academy of Art, Beilfuss set out on a free-lance illustration career which lasted thirteen years.

Working mostly in the editorial area of illustration, his work consisted mostly of paintings for book covers and magazines.

Gustave Caillebotte | Linge séchant, Petit Gennevilliers, 1888

Looking at "Linge séchant, Petit Gennevilliers" one almost feels the fresh breeze causing the white shirts on the clothesline to billow, flap and flutter like loose sails.

This airy picture is one of five works Caillebotte devoted to the motif of laundry drying on the line between 1888-892, while residing at his retreat in Petit Gennevilliers, a bucolic hamlet, half an hour by train away from central Paris.

Caillebotte and his brother Martial had purchased the property in 1881, after selling the family estate in Yerres, which had inspired many of Caillebottes’ earlier works.

J. F. Willumsen | Pittore Simbolista / Espressionista

Jens Ferdinand Willumsen (71863-1958) è stato un pittore ed un poliedrico artista Danese, che operò in tutti i campi dell'arte visiva: scultura, ceramica, fotografia. Fu anche un apprezzato architetto.

Nonostante si sia cimentato in tutti i campi dell'arte visiva la pittura resta il suo ambito preferito.

Willumsen dipinse per tutta la vita ed i suoi quadri rappresentano la maggior parte della sua produzione artistica.

I temi analizzati e le tecniche espressive utilizzate nei vari periodi della sua vita riflettono l'interesse verso tematiche sempre differenti.

Ernest Higgins Rigg | The potato pickers

Ernest Higgins Rigg | The Potato Pickers | Bradford Museums and Galleries

Ernest Higgins Rigg (1868-1947) was a British painter of rural genre, landscapes and portraits.

Rigg was born in Bradford and studied at the School of Art there and then at the Academie Julian in Paris.

He first visited Staithes in 1896 and lodged in Hinderwell at Quaker Garth and later stayed at the village’s Commercial Hotel.

John Singer Sargent: "Fai uno schizzo su qualsiasi cosa e mantieni attiva la curiosità!"

• "You can't do sketches enough. Sketch everything and keep your curiosity fresh".

• "Non si fanno mai abbastanza schizzi. Fai uno schizzo su qualsiasi cosa e mantieni attiva la tua curiosità".

• "Every time I paint a portrait I lose a friend".

• "Ogni volta che dipingo un ritratto perdo un amico".

Cesar Pattein | Wheat / Il grano, 1891

Son of a farmer, César Pattein (1850-1931) painted scenes of rustic life focusing on the happy times of the day with children laughing, playing and forgetting the toils of the hard day’s work.

Born in Steenvoorde, in northern France, César Pattein was raised among farmers and maintained a close connection to the rural region throughout his life.

He seldom traveled much further than Lille, with the occasional journey to Paris when exhibiting at the Salon.

Erté's Futuristic Visions: A journey through Art Déco dreams

Erté was born Romain de Tirtoff in St. Petersburg, Russia on November 23, 1892.

He was the only son of an admiral in the Imperial Fleet and was raised amidst Russia’s social elite.

As a young boy, Romain worshipped his mother and was educated at home until the age of twelve, spending much of the time in the company of elegant women.

At the age of five, he conceptualized an evening gown for his mother and managed to persuade her to have it crafted. She was astounded by the results.

Sir Derek Walcott | Concludendo / Winding Up

Vivo sull’acqua,

solo. Senza moglie né figli.

Ho circumnavigato ogni possibilità

per arrivare a questo:

N. C. Wyeth, the Romantic Narrator

Newell Convers Wyeth (1882-1945) was an American Golden Age Illustrator artist.

He was a student of Howard Pyle and became one of America's most well-known illustrators.

Wyeth created more than 3,000 paintings and illustrated 112 books - 25 of them for Scribner's, the Scribner Classics, which is the body of work for which he is best known.

Ken Howard OBE RA (1932-2022)

Royal Academician painter Ken Howard studied at Hornsey School of Art from 1949-1953.

He then did his National Service with the Royal Marines before returning to study at the Royal College of Art from 1955-1958.

He went on to win a British Council Scholarship to Florence from 1958-1959.

Stanislav Sidorov: A painter's poetic journey

"Whether it is a small town, a landscape, or a still life, I want to touch one's soul, challenge one's mind, and encourage people to never remain indifferent"- says Stanislav.

Artist Stanislav Sidorov captures the beauty, wonder, and emotion of the human experience in his vibrant works.

Employing bright colors to evoke a dramatic mood, he applies expressive hues characteristic of the Russian Realist School.

Paul Cadmus | La vita dell'artista censurato

Paul Cadmus (1904-1999) è stato un artista Americano noto per i suoi dipinti a tempera all'uovo che ritraevano scene di vita urbana con intense interazioni sociali.

Il suo lavoro, spesso audace e senza compromessi, fondeva il Realismo Magico con un'attenta osservazione sociale ed erotismo, portando a diverse polemiche e censure nel corso della sua carriera.

Artista precoce, Cadmus vinse numerosi premi e borse di studio nei suoi primi anni.

L' Alfabeto di Erté, 1927-1967

La Serie dell'Alfabeto di Erté (Romain de Tirtoff, 1892-1990) celebra la bellezza delle lettere attraverso illustrazioni di moda e design decorativi Art Déco.

L'idea fu concepita nel 1924, realizzata tra il 1927-1967, anche se la grafica fu pubblicata tra il 1976-1977.

Questo capolavoro di Erte è esposto in modo permanente al Museo Centre Pompidou di Parigi.

Giorgio de Chirico. The Song of Love, 1914

"M. Giorgio de Chirico has just bought a pink rubber glove" - so wrote the French poet Guillaume Apollinaire in July of 1914, noting the purchase because, he went on to say, he knew the glove’s appearance in de Chirico’s paintings would add to the works’ uncanny power.

Implying human presence, as a mold of the hand, yet also inhuman, a clammily limp fragment distinctly unfleshlike in color, the glove in The Song of Love has an unsettling authority.

Christopher Clark | What a Wonderful World

A self-educated artist Christopher Clark has been an artist since early childhood when he would watch Bob Ross on PBS and mimic the famed oil painter’s art with crayons.

He considers himself a self-educated artist, with his studies ranging from personal training with contemporary masters, to classical academic art technique, with much inspiration from 19th Century art and the Impressionist Movement.

Christopher lived in Italy for a time, immersing himself in Italian culture and art, which continues to influence his painting.

Christine Peloquin | Artista astratta

Christine Peloquin è un'artista multimediale mista 2-D che disegna e dipinge volti, figure, paesaggi ed astratti su collage.

Utilizza molti materiali diversi tra cui carbone, acrilici traslucidi, acquerelli, monostampe, oggetti trovati, trasferimenti di foto, tessuti e carte su pannelli di legno.

Christine insegna le sue tecniche multimediali miste dal 2009 ed offre seminari nel suo studio ad Orlando e negli Stati Uniti.

Da 30 anni vende le sue opere d'arte in gallerie e festival in tutto il paese.

William Whitaker | Academic painter / 𝄞 Tchaikovsky

William Whitaker (1943-2018), a Chicago-born master of classical realism was recognized for his technical skill and the distinctive style that marked his contributions to the revival of representational art.

He earned a BA from the University of Utah where Alvin Gittins was his mentor and later studied at the Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles.

Sarajevo’s Romeo and Juliet by Safet Zec, 1943

- "I dedicate the cycle "Embraces" to the young Sarajevans Admira and Boško, to their love and to their sad, premature, and incomprehensible departure at the time of the horrible tragedy that hit their city, which abruptly interrupted life and dreams for them and thousands of their fellow citizens.

The shots by the snipers did not allow them to continue their love story, in some other happier place.

They will "forever" remain embraced on the Vrbanja Bridge, on the Miljacka River, as a symbol and a reminder of what “darkness” can subdue the human mind" - Safet Zec.

Erté | Art Déco Influence

Erté’s art is a timeless blend of elegance and sophistication, captivating audiences with its intricate details and graceful motifs.

Each image showcases a harmonious balance of form and function, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in a world where beauty knows no bounds.

The distinctive style of Erté continues to inspire awe and admiration, making a lasting impression on art enthusiasts around the globe.

Art Déco, a style characterized by elegance and luxury, greatly influenced the renowned artist Erté.

George Lundeen | The Valentine

A love of the human figure has inspired artist George Lundeen to create a body of work devoted to the portrayal of emotions and spirit of life.

An elderly couple sit beside each other on a bench.

The woman is seated with her legs crossed leaning against the proper right side of the man.

Her eyes are closed and there is a faint smile across her lips.