Mario Sanzone

'Portofino', Genoa, Italian Riviera, Naples Academy of Fine Art, Amalfi Coast

A substantial and painterly watercolor on Arches paper showing the sole port of the island of Sark in the Channel Islands with fishermen standing and conversing on the mole. Signed lower right, 'John Bingham'; additionally signed on old backing, titled 'Island Ramparts', and dated 1962. This listed California artist exhibited widely and with success including at the Laguna Beach Art...

Initialed lower right, 'A.F' (American, 20th century) and painted circa 1960. A substantial, mid-century American School oil showing a view of a busy harbor with numerous boats moor...

Josep Maria Vayreda Canadell (Gerona 1932-2001) - Portofino - Oil canvas Oil measurements 61x50 cm. Frame measurements 87x76 cm. Josep Maria Vayreda Canadel...

"Song of Portofino" features a colorful harbor scene with rich blues and golds leading to the sparkling Mediterranean sea, and is a quintessential example of Tom Swimm's enhanced realism. This colorful hand pulled 96 color serigraph exhibits all of the bold colors and strong composition that Swimm is known for. It is hand signed by the artist in an edition of 240 including Proofs. Born and raised on the East Coast, he had a successful career as an advertising commercial artist in New York, then resettled in southern California with his wife and son in 1982. Inspired by the light and landscape of the West Coast, he renewed his passion for painting and was accepted for his first exhibition in the Festival Of Arts in Laguna Beach, California in 1988. His paintings soon became recognizable for their exceptional use of light and color -- a style that he continues to develop with each new work. To quote the artist: “Light is the most important aspect of my work, offering the ultimate challenge and reward. To capture its elusive qualities on canvas offers great personal satisfaction, and it’s what I thrive on artistically.” To seek inspiration, the artist travels extensively, working from photos and sketches that he uses for reference, then creates his original oils...