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Fred Calleri Figurative Paintings

American
Calleri’s early influences were primarily the great American Illustrators such as N.C. Wyeth, Norman Rock- well, and J.C. Leyendecker, as well as Renaissance painters and the Masters of the early 20th century. He looks to those Masters: Johannes Vermeer, Joaquin Sorolla, Anders Zorn, and John Singer Sargent, and aims in his paintings for an emotional reaction from the viewer. Calleri uses the Master’s palette (and mood) to recreate classic, nostalgic, and romantic images in a wide variety of subject matter. Using vintage reference photos, live models, and imagination, there is no limit to Calleri’s creativity. While exploring the figure and representational painting in general, Calleri found that by adding a slight distortion he was free to let the image take him where it wanted to go. It is through this distortion that Calleri injects his images with a mysterious and intriguing quality. Viewers and collectors can’t help but smile at his cast of characters. In this new body of work, Calleri has begun the evolution towards a smoother balance of the representational alongside his quirky distortion. This invites the viewer into a deeper narrative with the work. The historical nature of the paintings hearkens back to a simpler time. For Calleri, every painting is a lesson learned, as he sets an intention related to mood, palette, light, or expression for each piece. The results are unmistakably Calleri. Calleri’s illustrations are often seen in magazines and publications throughout the Southwest, and his work has been featured as an artist with which to “Start your Collection” in Southwest Art Magazine. His work has also been featured in International Artist, American Art Collector, Western Art Collector, Santa Fe Magazine, and Mountain Living Magazine. He is an associate member of the California Artists Society and is represent- ed by six galleries throughout the United States.
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Artist: Fred Calleri
"Atlantic Blue" woman stands next to a bluefin in front of the Cape and Islands
By Fred Calleri
Located in Edgartown, MA
Fred Calleri was born in Maryland and has slowly moved westward towards his current home in Santa Barbara, California. On his way, he earned an Illustration and Graphic Design degree...
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2010s Contemporary Fred Calleri Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Solo Journey" girl with white dress and sunhat with ribbon wades into the ocean
By Fred Calleri
Located in Edgartown, MA
Fred Calleri was born in Maryland and has slowly moved westward towards his current home in Santa Barbara, California. On his way, he earned an Illustration and Graphic Design degree...
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2010s Contemporary Fred Calleri Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Penny Arcade" girl in blue bathing suit rides boat game at the arcade, summer
By Fred Calleri
Located in Edgartown, MA
Fred Calleri was born in Maryland and has slowly moved westward towards his current home in Santa Barbara, California. On his way, he earned an Illustration and Graphic Design degree...
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2010s Contemporary Fred Calleri Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Morning Gusts" Swimmer poses with whimsical red fish kite in front of ocean
By Fred Calleri
Located in Edgartown, MA
Calleri’s early influences were primarily the great American Illustrators such as N.C. Wyeth, Norman Rock- well, and J.C. Leyendecker, as well as Renaissance painters and the Masters...
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2010s Contemporary Fred Calleri Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"The Apprentice" young boy in a shop showing his newest piece, a duck
By Fred Calleri
Located in Edgartown, MA
Fred Calleri was born in Maryland and has slowly moved westward towards his current home in Santa Barbara, California. On his way, he earned an Illustration and Graphic Design degree...
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2010s Contemporary Fred Calleri Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Melt the Butter" portrait of vintage woman with lobster
By Fred Calleri
Located in Edgartown, MA
Calleri’s early influences were primarily the great American Illustrators such as N.C. Wyeth, Norman Rock- well, and J.C. Leyendecker, as well as Renaissance painters and the Masters...
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2010s Contemporary Fred Calleri Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Warm Cider" woman making something in the window on a snowy day
By Fred Calleri
Located in Edgartown, MA
Fred Calleri was born in Maryland and has slowly moved westward towards his current home in Santa Barbara, California. On his way, he earned an Illustration and Graphic Design degree...
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2010s Contemporary Fred Calleri Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Splash" woman in swim cap and swim suit dances into the wave
By Fred Calleri
Located in Edgartown, MA
Fred Calleri was born in Maryland and has slowly moved westward towards his current home in Santa Barbara, California. On his way, he earned an Illustration and Graphic Design degree...
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2010s Contemporary Fred Calleri Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Lighthouse Maiden" redheaded mermaid blows a kiss to the cliffs on the coast
By Fred Calleri
Located in Edgartown, MA
Fred Calleri was born in Maryland and has slowly moved westward towards his current home in Santa Barbara, California. On his way, he earned an Illustration and Graphic Design degree...
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2010s Contemporary Fred Calleri Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Good Vibrations" closeup painting of a woman with a red swim cap and glasses
By Fred Calleri
Located in Edgartown, MA
Fred Calleri was born in Maryland and has slowly moved westward towards his current home in Santa Barbara, California. On his way, he earned an Illustration and Graphic Design degree...
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2010s Contemporary Fred Calleri Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Pom Pom" girl with bright blue eyes wearing a turtleneck and tall blue hat
By Fred Calleri
Located in Edgartown, MA
Fred Calleri was born in Maryland and has slowly moved westward towards his current home in Santa Barbara, California. On his way, he earned an Illustration and Graphic Design degree...
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2010s Contemporary Fred Calleri Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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"Tug Toy" redheaded girl with blue goggles drives a boat outside the arcade
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"Short Stack" woman in the winter woods collecting sap with little dog on sled
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"Hot Cocoa" blonde girl holding hot chocolate in front of a ski painting
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"Sling Shot" Boy bundled up in winter clothes catching air while sledding
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"Pier Pals" whimsical portrait of two girls at the beach eating watermelon
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"Inflatable" surrealist portrait of a woman with a large beach ball
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"Tiny Treats" Whimsical Swimmer Treating her Dog in front of Teal Camper
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"Summer Highlands" Sea faring woman posing with red motorcycle before lighthouse
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"Five Penny Fun" Swimmer enjoying a ride inside a green mechanical fish
By Fred Calleri
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2010s Contemporary Fred Calleri Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Holiday Breezes" oil painting of woman in yellow jumpsuit on boat deck
By Fred Calleri
Located in Edgartown, MA
Calleri’s early influences were primarily the great American Illustrators such as N.C. Wyeth, Norman Rock- well, and J.C. Leyendecker, as well as Renaissance painters and the Masters...
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2010s Fred Calleri Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Aquatic Life" Oil painting of a girl at the beach holding a flamingo floaty
By Fred Calleri
Located in Edgartown, MA
Calleri’s early influences were primarily the great American Illustrators such as N.C. Wyeth, Norman Rock- well, and J.C. Leyendecker, as well as Renaissance painters and the Masters...
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2010s Fred Calleri Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Atlantic Uber" Woman in red swimsuit, goggles in blue and yellow fish vehicle.
By Fred Calleri
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Fred Calleri figurative paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

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