Items Similar to Anthony Ackrill - Enlightened Whelk Shell
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 8
Anthony AckrillAnthony Ackrill - Enlightened Whelk Shell2021
2021
About the Item
Artist: Anthony Ackrill (b. 1958, American)
Title: Enlightened Whelk Shell
Anthony Ackrill applies his classical training at Florence Academy of Art to create still life studies which are both realistic and dramatic. Enlightened Whelk Shell is a perfect example of his technique - taking an everyday scene but showing it in an unusual way – a flying shell if you will. Ackrill adds, “My paintings are usually based on reality whether it is something I have actually felt or seen, or something I would like to see.” The depth and detail with which he paints the shell makes the viewer feel they are floating in the air with it. This stylistic painting is striking.
Anthony Ackrill was born in Alaska in 1958 but spent most of his childhood in Florida and Ohio. He decided to pursue painting at a relatively late age. Subsequently, he studied graphic design, and worked as an art director at an established advertising agency. In addition, he designed his own line of humorous greeting cards, which sold internationally. Following this period, Mr. Ackrill began to study drawing and painting on his own. After winning awards in several local and regional art contests, as well as selling some of his paintings, he sought a more formal education to help develop his talent. Mr. Ackrill found an excellent atelier-styled school for artists in Florence, Italy and enrolled in late 1995, at the age of 37.
In his second year in Florence, Mr. Ackrill began teaching anatomy to his fellow students, and then also taught drawing and painting. After five years of painting and teaching in Florence Italy, he returned to Florida, where he now has his own studio.
- Creator:Anthony Ackrill (1958, American)
- Creation Year:2021
- Dimensions:Height: 45 in (114.3 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Condition:
- Gallery Location:Saint Augustine, FL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1363211512202
Anthony Ackrill
Anthony Ackrill was born in Alaska in 1958 but spent most of his childhood in Florida and Ohio. He decided to pursue painting at a relatively late age. Subsequently, he studied graphic design and worked as an art director at an established advertising agency. Also, he designed his line of humorous greeting cards, which sold internationally. Following this period, Ackrill began to study drawing and painting on his own. After winning awards in several local and regional art contests, as well as selling some of his paintings, he sought a more formal education to help develop his talent. Ackrill found an excellent atelier-styled school for artists in Florence, Italy, and enrolled in late 1995, at the age of 37. In his second year in Florence, Ackrill began teaching anatomy to his fellow students, and then also taught drawing and painting. After five years of painting and teaching in Florence, Italy, he returned to Florida, where he now has his studio.
About the Seller
5.0
Vetted Seller
These experienced sellers undergo a comprehensive evaluation by our team of in-house experts.
Established in 1995
1stDibs seller since 2020
17 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 22 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Saint Augustine, FL
- Return PolicyThis item cannot be returned.
More From This SellerView All
- Rene PortocarreroBy René PortocarreroLocated in Saint Augustine, FLArtist: Rene Portocarrero, Cuban (1912 - 1985) Title: Ciudad de la Habana, 1961 Medium: Oil on Canvas Size: 34 x 24 inches Provenance: Private Cuban Collection in South Florida....Category
1960s Cubist Landscape Paintings
MaterialsOil
- St. Augustine Skyline Sunset, Impressionist Oil PaintingLocated in Saint Augustine, FLMyers creates an atmospheric scene from the perspective of the inlet looking towards Marine Street, St. Augustine. The burning sunset sky reflects onto the historic skyline casting ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
MaterialsOil
- Bernhard ButerLocated in Saint Augustine, FLArtist: Bernhard Buter (1883-1959) German Title: Rhinish Landscape Medium: Oil on Canvas Dimensions: Framed 19” x 21” , Unframed 11 x 13” Bernhard Buter paints agrarian landscapes i...Category
Early 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
MaterialsOil, Canvas
- Heinrich Weckauf - Gathering Wood in Winter, 20th Century ImpressionistLocated in Saint Augustine, FLArtist: Heinrich Weckauf (1885 -1963) German Title: Gathering Wood in Winter Dimensions: Framed 19.5 x 23.5 inches, Unframed 16.5 x 20.5 Weckauf’s oi...Category
Early 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
MaterialsOil, Masonite
- The Pecking OrderLocated in Saint Augustine, FLHubner is a German artist born in Hermsdorf, Germany in 1943. Hubner studied commercial graphic arts in Amsterdam. He was a member of the Internal Arts Guild in Monte Carlo since 1...Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
MaterialsOil, Masonite
- William de Shazo - Pacific SeascapeLocated in Saint Augustine, FLArtist: William Deshazo Title: Pacific Sea Scape Medium: Oil on Canvas Dimensions: Framed 28.5" x 48.5". Unframed: 39" x 19.5" Artist Bio: William D...Category
Late 20th Century American Realist Landscape Paintings
MaterialsOil
You May Also Like
- Life is But A Dream - Mid Century Hawaii Surreal Abstract Landscape with BoatBy Marguerite BlasingameLocated in Soquel, CALife is But A Dream - Mid Century Hawaii Surreal Abstract Landscape with Boat Symbolic mid century landscape with surreal elements, of a lone row bo...Category
1940s Surrealist Landscape Paintings
MaterialsOil, Linen
- Bed of Rain predominantly black, surrealist, mysterious, water, nightBy Audrey AnastasiLocated in Brooklyn, NYimaginary landscape of bed in the rain dark nightCategory
2010s Surrealist Landscape Paintings
MaterialsCanvas, Oil
- Volcano Eruption - Explosive Fire Lava Flow from HellBy Peter EllenshawLocated in Miami, FLA Fiery Hell is depicted as a volcano that spews flames and lava dust into the air. According to the Peter and Harrison Ellenshaw Family Archive, this work was shown to Stanly Kubrick for a Paradise Lost, movie concept. Peter had created matte paintings for Kubrick's Spartacus in 1960 and they continued their professional friendship for years to come. Peter did some collaboration with TRON in 1982. Unfortunately, the movie concept for John Miltons, Paradise Lost, was not brought into production. An erupting volcano is also an powerful metaphor for many human conditions. Ellenshaw (1913–2007) was a highly regarded matte painter and special-effects creator whose filmography includes Old Yeller (1957), Swiss Family Robinson...Category
1980s Surrealist Landscape Paintings
MaterialsMasonite, Oil
- Grop #2By Valton TylerLocated in Dallas, TXIn The New York Times Arts in America column, Edward M. Gomez wrote of Valton Tyler, "visionary seems the right word for describing his vivid, unusual and technically refined pa...Category
1970s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
MaterialsCanvas, Oil
- Mother Earth "Sicilian Landscape II "By Eugene BermanLocated in Miami, FLEugene Berman is a keen observer of his surroundings but never translates his vision in a literal way. In "Sicilian Landscape," the artist transfor...Category
1960s Surrealist Landscape Paintings
MaterialsOil
- Pianeti, satelliti ed una citta nello spazio.Located in Firenze, ITPianeti, satelliti ed una citta nello spazio. Firmato da artista Gregor Alexis Vogt - Tamaroff. Data e luogo della creazione sul retro: Marsiglia 1972. In un paesaggio surreale appar...Category
1970s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
MaterialsMasonite, Oil, Acrylic
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Shell Paintings
Paintings Of Shells
Shell Oil
Oil Painting Shell
Alaska Painting
Alaska Drawing
Alaska Oil Paintings
Whelk Shell
Abstract Tree Art
Abstract Trees
Contemporary Art Gallery San Francisco
Canadian Abstract Artists
Representational Art
Small White Paintings
American Design Foundation
Green Modern Painting
Best Of France
Neutral Art