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
"Nude with Light Blue" Oil Painting
By Jacob Dhein
Located in Denver, CO
Jacob Dhein's (US based) "Nude with Light Blue" is an oil painting that depicts a nude female figure with her black robe parted with a white patterned background Bio/artist statement: Jacob Dhein was interested in art as a child. Crayons and colored pencils were his tools of expression. He spent hours intricately crafting drawings of comic book heroes and animals. By the time he graduated from high school, one of his drawings was exhibited on the wall of a local bank. It wasn't until he was a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh that he decided to take a drawing class. He found this so compelling that he continued with sculpture and painting. During this time he met several accomplished and influential artists who encouraged him to pursue a career in art. Tc Farley...
Oil, Panel
$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
"Secluded Bridge" Original Oil Painting
By Diego Glazer
Located in Denver, CO
"Secluded Bridge" by Diego Glazer is an original oil painting depicting a serene river bathed in warm afternoon light and shaded by a picturesque bridge. About the Artist: For as l...
Oil, Panel
"Blue Cat, " Oil painting
By Stephanie Buer
Located in Denver, CO
Stephanie Buer's (US based) "Blue Cat" is an oil painting that depicts a white exterior wall with graffitied Blue Cat. Stephanie Buer, now based in Portland, had spent over a decad...
Oil, Wood Panel
"Vanitas with Marine Corps Coin" Oil Painting
By Patrick Nevins
Located in Denver, CO
Patrick Nevin's (US based) "Vanitas with Marine Corps Coin" is an oil painting that depicts a human skull situated with an orange, a Marine Corps coin, ...
Oil, Panel
"Bustling Alley at Dusk" Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's (US based) "Bustling Alley at Dusk" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a dreamy cityscape that features turn of the century buildings lining an alley where throngs of people gather at cafes and walk past in the light of the setting sun. 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, and Fender Guitars. Christopher’s painting skills are not his only talent in the arts. He has won several national swing dance championship competitions, and also studies tango and blues dancing. He has played guitar since the age of 12, and during his time as lead guitarist for a rock band, he opened for Blue Oyster Cult...
Oil, Wood Panel
$5,600
H 18 in W 24 in
"Reflections of a Dream" Photorealist Still-Life and Interior, Oil Painting
By Diego Glazer
Located in Denver, CO
"Reflections of a Dream" by Diego Glazer is a finely detailed photorealist oil painting. This piece rests at 18 by 24 inches, and is framed at 25 x 31 inches, ready for hanging. Abo...
Oil, Panel
Feeling the Light
By Christopher Clark
Located in Denver, CO
Lone figure by window
Oil, Wood Panel
"Rushing Water" Original Oil Painting, River
By Diego Glazer
Located in Denver, CO
"Rushing Water" by Diego Glazer is an original oil painting depicting a rushing river. About the Artist: For as long as I can remember, I have been on a quest to convincingly repre...
Oil, Panel
"Breathe" Oil Painting
By Bernard Lee
Located in Denver, CO
Bernard Lee's (US based) "Breathe" is an oil painting that depicts a figure clutching their chest as soft white feathers fall all around the blue backgroun...
Oil, Panel
$5,000
H 48 in W 36 in
"Masks We Wear, Everybody Wants A Piece" – Painting, Surreal Cowboy with Emu
Located in Denver, CO
"Masks We Wear, Everybody Wants A Piece" is a 2024 acrylic and oil painting on canvas by 3rd Version (Ben Patterson), measuring 48 x 36 x 2.5 inches, with a framed size of 50 x 38 in...
Oil, Acrylic, Panel
"Speak" Oil Painting
By Bernard Lee
Located in Denver, CO
Bernard Lee's (US based) "Speak" is an oil painting that depicts a figure with a yellow background and doves flying past them Artist Bio/statement: Berna...
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
"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
"View from the Library"
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...
Resin, Oil, Panel
"Wet Kisses"
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
"City Lights"
By Joseph Lorusso
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Framed size: 23 1/4" x 28 1/4"
Oil
"Mysterious"
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