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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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
Vitrum Umbrae 02, Oil Painting
By Christopher Garvey
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
Focus, Oil Painting
By Christopher Garvey
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
Vitrum Umbrae 03, Oil Painting
By Christopher Garvey
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
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
Pale Purple Tulips, Oil Painting
By Nicole Lamothe
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
"I would describe this still life of tulips as uncommon, novel, and intriguing," says artist Nicole Lamothe. "I was initially attracted to the striped leaves ...
Oil
The Blessing, Oil Painting
By Jo Galang
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A closeup of a radiant bouquet of yellow, white and red roses. Artist Jo Galang received this floral arrangement as a gift from her children on her birthday. "Small and simple things can inspire and spark happiness," says Jo. "I decided to immortalize this gift so othe...
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
Summer. After Rain., Oil Painting
By Nikolay Rizhankov
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A refreshing basket of juicy red apples after a rainstorm. Raindrops slowly dry under the warm sun as leaves rustle in the cool wind. Artist Nikolay Rizhankov...
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
Recovery II, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Guigen Zha displays elegant lotuses with broad fleeting leaves. He paints the poetic piece with his unique style dubbed virtu...
Oil
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"Yellow Roses and Blue Pot" vintage oil painting in ornate gold leaf frame
By A.D. Greer
Located in Austin, TX
A cheerful and luminous still life painting of a bouquet of yellow roses, a blue pot, and red drapery, masterfully executed by A. D. Greer (American, (1904 - 1998), in oil on canva...
Gold Leaf
Red Mountain, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Guigen Zha pictures a lotus flower in realistic detail. The red mountain beyond renders a crimson glow on the soft green peta...
Oil
A Glimpse of Hope, Oil Painting
By Jo Galang
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
"Hope is the belief that things will work, most especially when it seems otherwise," says artist Jo Galang. "Deep, never wavering hope is what we need to clin...
Oil
Frosted Snickerdoodle Cookie, Oil Painting
By McGarren Flack
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist McGarren Flack paints a frosted snickerdoodle cookie on a solid white background. “Who doesn't like sweets?†asks McGarren. In his Sweets series, h...
Oil