Roger Desoutter | Maritime painter

Roger Charles Desoutter RSMA (1923-2020) was a prominent British marine and landscape painter recognized for his highly detailed, atmospheric depictions of sailing ships, coastal waters and rural scenes.

Balancing technical accuracy with a profound appreciation for natural light, he became a regular exhibitor and respected member of the Royal Society of Marine Artists (RSMA).

Born and educated at Mill Hill Desoutter 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.

Andrea Orr Clague | Figurative painter

Traditionally trained at Pensacola Christian College in Florida, Andrea Orr Clague received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Commercial Art in 2006, and a Master of Fine Arts in 2009.

While at PCC, Clague learned the importance of accurate drawing, strong value patterns and variety in edgework, essentials for a successful painting, under the masterful teaching of her mentor and instructor, Brian Jekel.

Clague’s paintings reveal her fascination with light and the beauty it bestows upon seemingly ordinary objects.

Clague credits her talent as a gift from God, and desires to use her art to bring glory to Him.

Erica Hopper, 1949 | Impressionist Figurative painter

American painter Erica Hopper was born in Kansas City, Missouri, studied graphic and industrial design at San Diego State University, and continued her art education at the University of The Americas in Puebla, Mexico.

During the 70's and 80's she was a successful illustrator with many published works in national periodicals.

Today Hopper concentrates on oil media and textile design.

It is clear one influences the other by the rhythm and texture found in her paintings.

Mark Keller, 1955, il pittore narratore

American painter Mark Keller is a self-taught artist from San Francisco who provokes the imagination with masterful subtlety and grace.

Multi-award winning with widespread International acclaim, Mark’s work is about telling stories - intrigue for the audience to unfold.

The depth and superb execution of his work, full of cryptic clues and mystery, has established him as one of the world’s leading artists.

From Buenos Aires tango bars to New York street musicians he evokes audible and visual emotions like few others.

Il Realismo metaforico di Vladimir Kush, 1965

Vladimir Kush, 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.

Paul Signac | Neo-impressionist painter

French painter Paul Signac (1863-1935) was born in Paris.

He followed a course of training in architecture before deciding at the age of 18 to pursue a career as a painter.

He sailed around the coasts of Europe, painting the landscapes he encountered.

He also painted scenes of cities in France in his later years.

Danhui Nai | Vintage style painter

Danhui Nai, Chinese painter, was born and raised in mainland China.

As the child of a sculptor and a painter it is no small wonder that she showed an interest in art at an early age.

After college, Danhui Nai moved to New York City where she worked as a textile designer.

She studied at the Fashion institute of Technology at night and also took a summer course in French costume and interior design in Paris.

She has a flower garden outside her studio and loves to paint in the garden when weather permits.

Her antique roses and other flowers are among her favorite subjects.

Renata Domagalska | Expressive Figurative painter

Renata Domagalska, Polish painter, known for working in the Expressive Figurative style, presently live in Spain.

Predominant motif of my art is the human.

I'm fascinated by dynamic and motion of life that`s why they are a motor of my art creation: flamenco dance, tango, folklore, figure, the atmosphere of sunny southern countries, small towns with their little streets teeming with life, fragments of nature.

Michael Page, 1979 | Pop Surrealism painter

Michael Page, American painter, art paints oil and acrylic paintings that are abstract and surreal with animals and bright colors.

Living and working in San Francisco, CA, Page creates vibrant dreamscapes using eye-popping colors and a focus on the spirit that breathes inside every living organism, the Pneuma.

With a trademark technique of using bold brush strokes and vibrant color palettes, Page’s paintings seem to jump off the canvas as they question new life, science, and the infinite variations of consciousness.

He has shown his work nationally and internationally throughout both Europe and the United States including the cities of Reykjavik, Berlin, Bristol, Rome and Montreal.