Ilir Pojani, 1954 | Abstract painter

Ilir Pojani is an Albanian contemporary artist living in Fairfax, Virginia. He was born in Tirana, Albania.

Pojani studied painting and graphic art at the National Academy of Arts in Tirana. His work has been shown in numerous exhibitions and international art contests in United States and Europe.

Pojani has won several international art awards🎨. His distinct artwork has been recognized and owned by many art collectors and galleries throughout the world.

Truls Espedal, 1973 | Figurative painter

Born in Stavanger, Norwegian painter Truls Espedal earned a BA in Illustration and a Master of Arts in Visual Communication from the Kent Institute of Art and Design in England. His work has been seen in numerous solo and group shows across Norway.

In addition to his fine art work, Truls is also an accomplished designer who has several album covers to his credit.

Alvaro Castagnet, 1954 ~ Impressionist Watercolor painter | Part. 2

Álvaro Castagnet is an master of watercolor medium who has been honored in numerous art competitions. He is a successful author who travels around the world attending exhibitions, hosting workshops and participating as a member of the jury for international art events.

For biographical notes -in english and italian- and other works by Castagnet see Alvaro Castagnet, 1954 ~ Impressionist Watercolor painter.

Luigi Loir | Paris of Belle Époque

Luigi Aloys-François-Joseph Loir, dit Luigi Loir was born December 22, 1845 in Goritz, Austria and he died February 9, 1916 in Paris.

Luigi’s parents were of French origins, but his family lived in Austria as employees of the French royal family, the Bourbons - his father was a valet while his mother was a governess.

In his catalogue raisonnée on Luigi Loir, Noé Willer explains how "since the French Revolution, Gorritz (which was known as ‘the Austrian Nice’) was a refuge for royalists and particularly the Bourbon branch of the family".

The earliest years of Luigi’s life, then, were spent in the Gorritz castle, but shortly after his birth, the Loir family relocated, along with the Bourbon family, to the Duchy of Parma, around 1847.

Sophie Griotto, 1975 | Fashion illustrator

Born in Alès, South of France, Griotto is a designer whose artistic path began through applied arts at Nîmes, Toulouse and Paris.

Since then she's been able to work with illustration story board for some arts agencies.

She makes beautiful art portraiting women, and reminds a lot of Robert McGinnis.