Kevin Beilfuss, 1963 | Impressionist painter

Kevin Beilfuss* is an American painter* living in the Chicago area with his wife, Janice and son Drew. He attended Illinois State University where he received his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in painting in 1985. After working in an ad agency for a year, Kevin attended the American Academy of Art where he concentrated on painting and illustration.

Giuseppe Gigli, 1955 | Hyperrealist painter

Giuseppe Gigli was born in Arcevia (Ancona) in 1955, where he still lives and works.

In the mid 70's, after the first paintings and exhibits, he attended various schools and workshops in Florence where he specialized in the restoration of works of art.

Giuseppe spent the following 30 years as an art restorer, consulter, and dealer, proving himself on an international level and collaborating with art historians, superintendence, auction houses, galleries and museums.

India | Ancient Art History

Each era is unique in its distinctive culture. In the same way Indian art forms have continuously evolved over thousands of years.

In ancient India, various art forms like paintings, architecture and sculpture evolved.

The history of art in ancient India begins with prehistoric rock paintings.

Such rock paintings can be seen in the Bhimbetaka paintings, belonging to the prehistoric age.

Thereafter, an advanced town planning is seen in Harappa and Mohenjodaro, with their centrally planned cities indicating a highly developed architecture.

Another remarkable example of sculpture from Harappan civilization comes in the form of the dancing girl from Mohenjodaro.

Marcel Dyf (1899-1985)

French painter Marcel Dyf, was born in Paris in 1899.

In his youth he showed a marked ability for painting.

At the age of twenty-three he took the step of becoming a professional artist and devoted himself entirely to painting.

He soon became known not only in France, but also in England, America, Canada, Germany and Algeria.

Marcel Dyf and his muse, Claudine

French painter Marcel Dyf (1899-1985) painted still-life scenes of flowers, gardens and pastoral scenes, but his true passion lay in portraiture.

Noted for his portraits, his inspiration for many compositions often came from his wife Claudine who posed for him and allowed him to immortalize the spirit of womanhood.

His wife, Claudine, became a frequent subject of his work.

Marcel Dyf | Still life

French painter Marcel Dyf (1899-1985) noted for his portraits and bouquets of flowers, his inspiration for many compositions often came from his wife Claudine Godat, who posed for him and allowed him to immortalize the spirit of womanhood.

His pastoral scenes capture French countryside with unique color, light and vibrancy.

For an artist to be considered an "Impressionist" in the purest meaning of the word, he must know how to transfer his personal feelings to the canvas.

Roger Desoutter, 1923 ~ Maritime painter

Born and educated at Mill Hill, Roger Charles Desoutter, British painter, went on to obtain a degree in engineering at Loughborough; after which he was chosen, in 1942, to join the team of Sir Frank Whittle, engaged in the design and development of the first jet engines, which occupied him until 1945. Most of his spare time during this period was making sketches in pen and ink, and pastels, as well as producing technical drawings for engineering publications.

Vladimir Kush, 1965 ~ The Surreal landscapes

Vladimir Kush, Russian painter and sculptor, was born in Russia, in a one-story wooden house near the Moscow forest-park Sokolniki. At the age of seven Vladimir began to attend art school until late evening where he became acquainted with the works of great artists of the Renaissance, famous Impressionists and Modern Artists.