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Fred Calleri Figurative Paintings

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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
"Splash" woman in swim cap and swim suit dances into the wave
"Splash" woman in swim cap and swim suit dances into the wave

"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...

Category

2010s Contemporary Fred Calleri Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Island Hopping" little girl enjoys arcade game before a map of Marthas Vineyard
"Island Hopping" little girl enjoys arcade game before a map of Marthas Vineyard

"Island Hopping" little girl enjoys arcade game before a map of Marthas Vineyard

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...

Category

2010s Contemporary Fred Calleri Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Penny Arcade" girl in blue bathing suit rides boat game at the arcade, summer

"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...

Category

2010s Contemporary Fred Calleri Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Warm Cider" woman making something in the window on a snowy day
"Warm Cider" woman making something in the window on a snowy day

"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...

Category

2010s Contemporary Fred Calleri Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Pelted", winter wonderland, a young boy gets ready to throw a snowball
"Pelted", winter wonderland, a young boy gets ready to throw a snowball

"Pelted", winter wonderland, a young boy gets ready to throw a snowball

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...

Category

2010s Contemporary Fred Calleri Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"The Apprentice" young boy in a shop showing his newest piece, a duck

"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...

Category

2010s Contemporary Fred Calleri Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Solo Journey" girl with white dress and sunhat with ribbon wades into the ocean
"Solo Journey" girl with white dress and sunhat with ribbon wades into the ocean

"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...

Category

2010s Contemporary Fred Calleri Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Melt the Butter" portrait of vintage woman with lobster
"Melt the Butter" portrait of vintage woman with lobster

"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...

Category

2010s Contemporary Fred Calleri Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Atlantic Blue" woman stands next to a bluefin in front of the Cape and Islands

"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...

Category

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
"Pom Pom" girl with bright blue eyes wearing a turtleneck and tall blue hat

"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...

Category

2010s Contemporary Fred Calleri Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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"Tug Toy" redheaded girl with blue goggles drives a boat outside the arcade

"Tug Toy" redheaded girl with blue goggles drives a boat outside the arcade

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"Good Vibrations" closeup painting of a woman with a red swim cap and glasses

"Good Vibrations" closeup painting of a woman with a red swim cap and glasses

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"Short Stack" woman in the winter woods collecting sap with little dog on sled

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"Sling Shot" Boy bundled up in winter clothes catching air while sledding

"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

"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

"Summer Highlands" Sea faring woman posing with red motorcycle before lighthouse

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2010s Contemporary Fred Calleri Figurative Paintings

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Fred Calleri figurative paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Fred Calleri figurative paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of figurative paintings to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Fred Calleri in canvas, fabric, oil paint and more. Not every interior allows for large Fred Calleri figurative paintings, so small editions measuring 10 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Alexandra Manukyan, Jed Jackson, and Gee Gee Collins. Fred Calleri figurative paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,850 and tops out at $7,800, while the average work can sell for $5,300.