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.
"Grapes" antique dining tray, unique mini oil painting detail, still life, fruit
By Anthony Ackrill
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An antique serving platter with a miniature realist painting by American surrealist artist, Anthony Ackrill. Tiny trompe l'oeil, still-life of loose red grapes and a daisy peeking ou...
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Vitrum Umbrae 02, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Christopher Garvey presents a group of varying glassware in different colors, sizes, and shapes. Set against a tonal background, the focus is drawn to ...
Oil
Vitrum Umbrae 03, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A realistic painting of an assortment of glassware set atop a wooden desk by artist Christopher Garvey. A fitting muted back...
Oil
Focus, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
"Being a single father and working a full-time job limits the time I have to paint," shares artist Christopher Garvey. "This...
Oil
Mother's Day Bouquet, Oil Painting
By Jo Galang
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Jo Galang says this piece was inspired by a lovely bouquet she received from her son and his girlfriend on Mother's Day. "It was so beautiful, and the ...
Oil
Spring Serenity, Oil Painting
By Nicole Lamothe
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
After arranging the composition for this floral still life, artist Nicole Lamothe was immediately attracted to the soft warm lig...
Oil
Perfection, Oil Painting
By Jo Galang
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
"Perfection is what comes to mind when looking at the work of the Almighty," says artist Jo Galang. "I found these captivating, perfect beauties at the grocer...
Oil
Carne Tagliata, Oil Painting
By Onelio Marrero
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Part of Onelio's ongoing series centered around people occupied in various simple tasks. This painting depicts a butcher at work in his shop - it could be a s...
Oil
At the Clinton Station Diner, Oil Painting
By Onelio Marrero
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
The Clinton Station Diner is one of New Jersey's landmark diners. I was seated in this particular room that is actually a salvaged train dining car. I could n...
Oil
Vase & Spouted Ewer with Handle, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Two Chinese vases lay on a background of different shades of gray in artist Guigen Zha's piece. The still life references cultural relics from the Song Dynast...
Oil
Red Lily, Oil Painting
By Nikolay Rizhankov
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Classical still life of red lilies and nasturtiums. Artist Nikolay Rizhankov placed the flowers against a linen drape to highlight...
Oil
Prunus Vase with a Dragon, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Guigen Zha displays a blooming lotus flower that echoes through the composition. It blooms from a porcelain Prunus vase pain...
Oil
Vase with Peony and Butterflies, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Guigen Zha paints a realistic still life of lotuses in different stages of development. He props them on Chinese ceramic vases against a background of ...
Oil