Pasquale Celommi | A good catch

Pasquale Celommi (1851-1928) was an Italian painter, known for his outdoor scenes of Italian life. Celommi was born in Montepagano, Abruzzo, Italy in 1851.

For biographical notes -in english and italian- and other works by Celommi see: Pasquale Celommi | Outdoor scenes of Italian life ➦

Pasquale Celommi | Outdoor scenes of Italian life

Pasquale Celommi (1851-1928) was born in Montepagano, Italy in 1851. Celommi showed an early interest in art and often drew in his home as a child. Celommi decided to receive academic training and moved Florence to study under Antonio Ciseri at the Academy of Florence.

Celommi was a strong student and often praised by his teacher Ciseri. Celommi started exhibiting his work in various regions of Italy. Celommi had a large exhibition in Turin and eventually in Rome.

Pasquale Celommi nel suo studio con la moglie, Giuseppina Giusti

Odysseas Oikonomou, 1967 | Children portrait painter

Albanian-born Greek painter Odysseas Oikonomou /Οδυσσέας Οικονόμου was born in Dhuvjan, Albania to Greek parents.

He paints from the age of five years old.

At the age of 14 years old, ending eight-year primary school, and after double competition (in Gjirokaster, Berat,) wins a place in the Artistic Liceu "Ajet Xhindole" in Berat.

After a four-year studying, ending in 1985 with excellent the school.

His first teacher was the eminent painter Sotir Capo «Artist i Merituar».

In 1990 he graduated from the Pedagogical Institute of Gjirokastra «Eqerem Çabej».

Craig Mooney | Abstract Landscape/ Figurative painter

Craig Mooney makes paintings of dramatic moments and heightened emotionality that are known for being expansive and expressive. Though a representational painter, the artist incorporates a myriad of abstract qualities throughout his paintings.
In his figurative work, Mooney romanticizes his subjects and presents them in an atmospheric lens that is best described as dreamlike.
His paintings appear to be capturing a moment suspended in time. While his work feels familiar, it is not specific. Rather it is, on a very basic level, symbolism of what could have been, has been or will be...

Amedeo Modigliani | Quotes / Aforismi

When I know your soul, I will paint your eyes.

Quando conoscerò la tua anima, dipingerò i tuoi occhi.

It is your duty in life to save your dream.

Il tuo unico dovere è salvare i tuoi sogni.