Joseph Lorusso was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1966 and received his formal training at the American Academy of Art College. He went on to receive his B.F.A. degree from the Kansas City Art Institute. While in school, Lorusso majored in watercolor and considers himself self-taught as an oil painter. He learned to paint by studying the works of master painters, often losing himself in the halls of The Art Institute of Chicago during lunch hours, which frequently turned into afternoons of self-study. Throughout his career, Lorusso has concentrated on honing his powers of observation, especially as it concerns color, texture, form and composition. Lorusso’s paintings have been described as warm and dreamlike, places of restful escape with a sense of spirituality, and share timelessness with the works of other eras. The main focus on Lorusso’s mostly narrative work is to provide the viewer with a starting point, a place of engagement for the viewer to then reinterpret the scene as they see it. As telling a story has always been an important vehicle for human interaction, Lorusso believes in the ability and power to tell a story through his image-making, being able to connect with the viewer in the process. The mood and emotion conveyed in Lorusso’s paintings evoke a deep sense of beauty found in the quiet times of daily living. His people are mysterious, lonely, romantic and yet familiar, placed in settings we often see ourselves. Lorusso’s paintings have gained notoriety by their ability to connect with the viewer, resonating in a way that is intimate and personal. While in school, Lorusso was recruited by Hallmark Cards, Inc. and from 1988 to 1999 served as an artist in their greeting card division. Lorusso has served as an instructor of painting and drawing at the Kansas City Art Institute and the Scottsdale Artists’ School. Lorusso’s work has been shown internationally and has won numerous awards and honors, he is considered a leading figure in the field of contemporary figurative realism. He has been featured in American Artist magazine, Southwest Art, U.S. Art, Art & Antiques, The Artist's Magazine, ARTnews, American Art Collector, International Artist and Art Talk magazines. Lorusso’s work is part of many private collections; his work is in the permanent collections of Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art, St.Joseph, Missouri, Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art at Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, and the Wichita Museum of Art, Wichita, Kansas. Joseph Lorusso is currently represented by McLarry Fine Art, Santa Fe, NM, Bonner-David Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ, Principle Gallery, Charleston, SC, and Alexandria, VA, Jones & Terwilliger Galleries, Carmel, CA, Broadmoor Galleries, Colorado Springs, CO and Saks Galleries Cherry Creek, Denver, CO.
A Superb, Large Horse Racing Painting by Joseph Lorusso, "And They're Off..."
By Joseph Lorusso
Located in Chicago, IL
"And They're Off..." A Superb, Large Horse Racing Themed Painting by Famed American Realist Artist, Joseph Lorusso (Born 1966). Artwork size: 24 x 26 inches; oil on panel (framed...
Oil, Panel
Her Favourite Coat
By Joseph Lorusso
Located in Toronto, ON
20.5" x 26" Unframed Limited Edition Giclee of 100 Hand Signed by Joseph Lorusso 2002
Giclée
$500
H 12 in W 9 in
"Masks We Wear, Sometimes it's a Cape" Oil Painting, Kingfisher
Located in Denver, CO
3rd Version (Ben Patterson)’s "Masks We Wear, Sometimes it's a Cape" is a 2022 oil painting on cradled panel measuring 12 x 9 x 1.5 inches. The work is unframed but ready to hang. Th...
Oil, Panel
$2,520
H 14 in W 18 in
"Trees on a Prairie River" - Realist Landscape and Skyscape, Oil Painting
By Linda Lillegraven
Located in Denver, CO
Linda Lillegraven was born at Fort Benning, Georgia in 1948. She received her BA in art from San Diego State University in 1970, and a BS in zoology, also from San Diego State, in 1...
Linen, Oil, Panel
$980
H 12 in W 9 in
"Market Flowers VI" Original Realist Floral Still-Life Oil Painting
By Elizabeth Zanzinger
Located in Denver, CO
Elizabeth Zanzinger's (US based) "Market Flowers VI" is a masterfully created realistic oil still-life. This painting measures at 12 x 10 inches, and is framed in a thin black frame...
Oil, Panel
"Unity", Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's (US based) "Unity" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a woman reclining in a white dress as golden patterning swirls around her form. Bio/artist statement: Christopher has been an artist since early childhood, when he would watch Bob Ross on PBS and mimic the famed oil painter’s art with crayons. He considers himself a self-educated artist, with his studies ranging from personal training with contemporary masters, to classical academic art technique, with much inspiration from 19th Century art and the Impressionist Movement. Christopher lived in Italy for a time, immersing himself in Italian culture and art, which continues to influence his painting. His fan base has grown considerably since his return to the US, gaining the attention of Lucasfilm and Marvel Fine Art, which both signed him as an officially licensed artist in 2016. Other clients include George Lucas, Major League Baseball, Louisville Slugger...
Oil, Wood Panel
$250
H 18 in W 14 in
"Self Portrait" by Bruce High Quality Foundation Pop Art Print Edition
By The Bruce High Quality Foundation
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bruce High Quality Foundation "Self Portrait (Sometimes That Just Happens)" 18" x 14" Signed edition of 50 (Signed on Certificate) 2014 What is a self-portrait of an anonymous a...
Giclée
$800
H 8 in W 10 in
"Onions II" Original Oil Painting, Still-Life Kitchen Painting
By Elizabeth Zanzinger
Located in Denver, CO
Elizabeth Zanzinger's (US based) "Onions II" is a masterfully created realistic oil still-life. This painting measures at 12 x 8 inches, and is framed at 13.50 x 9.50 inches ready t...
Oil, Panel
"1990 Ferrari F40" Limited Edition Giclée Print
By Shan Fannin
Located in Denver, CO
Shan Fannin's (US based) "1990 Ferrari F40" is an limited edition giclée print that depicts a close up view of the back side of a 1990 Ferrari F40. Born...
Giclée
$625
H 28 in W 34 in
"1951 Chevrolet Truck" (2021) By Shan Fannin, Limited Edition Giclée Print
By Shan Fannin
Located in Denver, CO
Shan Fannin's (US based) "1951 Chevrolet Truck" is a limited edition giclée print that depicts a front view of a red 1951 Chevy Truck with shiny new chrome and a blue sky in the back...
Giclée
$625
H 28 in W 34 in
"1958 De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver" (2021) Limited Edition Giclée Print
By Shan Fannin
Located in Denver, CO
Shan Fannin's (US based) "1958 De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver" is an limited edition giclée print that depicts close up view of the shiny metal propeller on a red and yellow vintage plane...
Giclée
$625
H 22 in W 40 in
"2016 Ford GT #68" (2021) By Shan Fannin, Limited Edition Giclée Print
By Shan Fannin
Located in Denver, CO
Shan Fannin's (US based) "2016 Ford GT #68" is an limited edition giclée print that depicts a close up view of the taillights and exhaust on this red, white, a...
Giclée
"Misty City", Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's (US based) "Misty City" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts orange and green hued clouds arching over a water and city lights Bio/artist statement: Christopher has been an artist since early childhood, when he would watch Bob Ross on PBS and mimic the famed oil painter’s art with crayons. He considers himself a self-educated artist, with his studies ranging from personal training with contemporary masters, to classical academic art technique, with much inspiration from 19th Century art and the Impressionist Movement. Christopher lived in Italy for a time, immersing himself in Italian culture and art, which continues to influence his painting. His fan base has grown considerably since his return to the US, gaining the attention of Lucasfilm and Marvel Fine Art, which both signed him as an officially licensed artist in 2016. Other clients include George Lucas, Major League Baseball, Louisville Slugger...
Canvas, Oil, Panel
$1,180
H 12 in W 12 in
"Market Flowers IV" Original Realist Floral Still-Life Oil Painting
By Elizabeth Zanzinger
Located in Denver, CO
Elizabeth Zanzinger's (US based) "Market Flowers IV" is a masterfully created realistic oil still-life. This painting measures at 12 x 12 inches, and is framed in a thin black frame...
Oil, Panel
"Take Me Away"
By Joseph Lorusso
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Joseph Lorusso was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1966 and received his formal training at the American Academy of Art. He went on to receive his B.F.A. degree from the Kansas City Ar...
Oil, Wood Panel
"When I'm With You"
By Joseph Lorusso
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Joseph Lorusso was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1966 and received his formal training at the American Academy of Art. He went on to receive his B.F.A. degree from the Kansas City Ar...
Oil, Panel
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H 36 in W 36 in
"Fancy Free" oil painting of two women in a vintage convertible
By Joseph Lorusso
Located in Edgartown, MA
Joseph Lorusso was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1966 and received his formal training at the American Academy of Art. He went on to receive his B.F.A. degree from the Kansas City Ar...
Oil, Wood Panel
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H 12 in W 12 in
"Summer Look" oil painting, portrait of a woman in sunglasses and head scarf
By Joseph Lorusso
Located in Edgartown, MA
Joseph Lorusso was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1966 and received his formal training at the American Academy of Art. He went on to receive his B.F.A. degree from the Kansas City Ar...
Oil, Wood Panel
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H 12 in W 20 in
"In Close" close up oil painting of a man and a woman kissing
By Joseph Lorusso
Located in Edgartown, MA
Joseph Lorusso was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1966 and received his formal training at the American Academy of Art. He went on to receive his B.F.A. degree from the Kansas City Ar...
Oil
"Snuggling"
By Joseph Lorusso
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Joseph Lorusso was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1966 and received his formal training at the American Academy of Art. He went on to receive his B.F.A. degree from the Kansas City Ar...
Oil, Panel
"See Through"
By Joseph Lorusso
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Joseph Lorusso was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1966 and received his formal training at the American Academy of Art. He went on to receive his B.F.A. degree from the Kansas City Ar...
Oil, Panel
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H 15 in W 10 in
"Making Adjustments" portrait of a woman in sunglasses on orange background
By Joseph Lorusso
Located in Edgartown, MA
Joseph Lorusso was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1966 and received his formal training at the American Academy of Art. He went on to receive his B.F.A. degree from the Kansas City Ar...
Oil
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H 16 in W 16 in
"and Then it Happened" close up oil painting of a couple in a passionate kiss
By Joseph Lorusso
Located in Edgartown, MA
Joseph Lorusso was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1966 and received his formal training at the American Academy of Art. He went on to receive his B.F.A. degree from the Kansas City Ar...
Oil
"We Should All Be Famous"
By Joseph Lorusso
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Joseph Lorusso was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1966 and received his formal training at the American Academy of Art. He went on to receive his B.F.A. degree from the Kansas City Ar...
Oil
"Improvisation"
By Joseph Lorusso
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Joseph Lorusso was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1966 and received his formal training at the American Academy of Art. He went on to receive his B.F.A. degree from the Kansas City Ar...
Oil
"Contentment"
By Joseph Lorusso
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Inspired by the expressive power of his medium and its history, Joseph Lorusso produces emotionally evocative oil on canvas paintings. His childhood trips to Italy, where he was expo...
Canvas, Oil