Masaaki Sasamoto, 1966 | Nihonga style painter

Born in Tokyo, Japanese artist Masaaki Sasamoto 笹本正明 is renowned for his unique contribution to the Nihonga (Japanese-style painting) genre.

He graduated from Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music, specializing in Japanese painting.

He has been a permanent participant of solo and group art exhibitions throughout Japan.

Masaaki Sasamoto currently lives and works in Yamanashi Prefecture, on the island of Honshu, Japan.

Antonio Sannino, 1959 | Abstract painter

Italian painter Antonio Sannino was born in Naples. He lives and works in Naples and Rome.

He is been focusing for years in portraying "landscapes".

Sannino has been able to create new representations of the landscape, by searching new framing, re-drawing the space and its contents.

He uses his camera to catch the best light in his pictures, that moment when everything seems to be frozen and timeless.

Rabindranath Tagore | Stay in front of my eyes / Rimani davanti ai miei occhi

Stay in front of my eyes, and let

that your eyes inflame my songs.

Remains one of your stars, and their light

let me turn on my worship.

The land remains on hold

the roadside of the world;

Laurie Blank

Ron Hicks, 1965 | Impressionist Figurative painter

Ron Hicks was born in Columbus, Ohio but spent most of his childhood growing up in the modest and friendly neighborhood of Park Hill in Denver, Colorado.

He shared a dream with a close childhood friend early on... "He just always knew he would go to college and become an artist", remembers Ron's friend.

Ron's family later relocated back to Ohio where, during his high school, he was awarded several awards and honors for various art shows and competitions.

Tyson Snow, 1977 | Figurative Sculptor /painter

Award winning artist Tyson Snow has always had a passion for fine art and a desire for an outlet where he could create work that was powerful, personal and beautiful.

Tyson has worked tirelessly to improve that idea and has since found the pathway to success.

Tyson has focused on fine art for more than 10 years.