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Alfred Courmes was a French painter born on 21 May 1896 in Bormes-Les-Mimosas, Cote d’Azur, France. Courmes was born into a comfortable family that demanded a conventionally-accepted career from him. However, as randomly as possible, Courmes found himself on the path of an artistic profession. As a child battling constant health issues, Courmes often ended […]

Johannes Wessmark is a Swedish painter born in 1962 in Karlstad, Sweden. Johannes grew up with his parents all of who always had a lot of outdoor activities planned for Johannes and his five siblings. As a child, Wessmark showed interest in painting and drawing, and was encouraged by his mother who bought him a

Gregg LeFevre is an American installation artist and photographer born in the United States of America in 1946. Although Gregg studied and graduated with a degree in philosophy from the University of Boston, he has primarily focused on art as a profession. LeFevre has experimented with different mediums, working with sculpting, photography, and installation art.

Igor Grabar was a Russian painter born on 25 March 1871 in Budapest, Hungary. Grabar’s first inspiration to draw came to him in high school after seeing the publications of Alexander II of Russia’s murder. In 1889, Grabar gained admission to Saint Petersburg University. Before gaining formal art education at the Imperial Academy of Arts,

Linda Weir is a British painter born in Manchester, England, in 1951. Linda received formal education in art from the Manchester Metropolitan University, graduating with honors and earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Art in 1982. She went on to study to become an instructor and earned a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from

Ignacio Zuloaga was a Spanish painter born on 26 July 1870 in Eibar, Spain. Ignacio started teaching himself to paint by recreating the works of old masters in the Prado Museum. At 20, he started shuffling between Paris and Spain, associating with famous painters and studying to improve his ability. In 1892, Zuloaga traveled to

Michael Workman is an American born in 1959 in Utah. Michael grew up on a farm in Highland, Utah and the impact of his upbringing is evident in his artworks. Workman received formal art education at Brigham Young University, where he received both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Drawing and Painting in 1992. To

Lorraine Christie is an Irish painter born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in 1967. Christie, resilient about her decision to pursue an art career, received classical art training and started painting professionally at 23. However, Christie’s constant hunger for development and knowledge is why she prefers to call herself ‘self-taught.’ Since 1900, Lorraine has exhibited her

  Henry Siddons Mowbray was an American painter born on 5 August 1858 in Alexandria, Egypt. After the death of his parents, Henry lived with his maternal aunt and her husband, who adopted him. Mowbray had brief stints at the military academy and his uncle’s chemical business and then studied with Alfred Cornelius Howland. Mowbray

Hans Andersen Brendekilde was a Danish painter born on 7 April 1857 in Brendekilde, a village in Odense, Denmark. Andersen’s poor background forced him to leave his parents and live with his grandparents till he started earning as a shepherd boy. After a teacher discovered his talent for carving, Hans apprenticed in the shop of

  Hamish Blakely was a British painter born in Canterbury, England, in 1968. As a child, Blakely was interested in art and often made sketches in black and white. He received formal art education at the Wimbledon School of Art and Kingston Univerity, where he studied illustration. Afterward, Blakely became a professional illustrator. During his

Giuseppe Mentessi was an Italian painter born on 29 September 1857 in Ferrera, Italy. Mentessi grew up in a peasant family and suffered the tragedy of his father’s death in 1862. Despite the hardships, his mother managed to sponsor his formal art education. Mentessi first attended drawing classes at the Civico Ateneo and then furthered

    Elin Danielson-Gambogi was a Finnish painter born on September 3, 1861, in Noormarkku, Finland. Elin grew up on the family farm in Ilmasoki, which failed due to a period of famine. Following the bankruptcy of the family, Elin’s father committed suicide. Elin returned to Noormarkku with her mother and two sisters. In 1876,

Edward Cucuel was an American painter born on 6 August 1875 in San Francisco, California. At 14, Edward’s artistic talents manifested, and he attended the San Francisco Art Institute. At the same time, he worked as an illustrator for The Examiner newspaper. Three years later, Edward relocated to Paris to continue his education. In France,

Eduard Gaertner was a German painter born on 2 June 1801 in Berlin, Germany. Gaertner started receiving art lessons in Kassel at the age of ten. In 1814, he started an apprenticeship at the Royal Porcelain Manufactory, spanning six years. After receiving complete training, Gaertner went to the studio of Carl Wilhelm Gropius for four

Manel Anoro was born on 13 June 1985 in Barcelona, Spain, to a salesman and a dressmaker.  On his birthdays, he would receive a box of colored pencils as a gift, with which he expressed his passion for art. Manel enjoyed drawing and painting, but everyone but his mother disregarded his artistic ability. Manel first

Yasunari Ikenega is a Japanese painter born in Oita Perfecture in 1965. Ikenaga graduated from the Arts Department at Midorigaoka High School, attached to the Oita Prefectural College of Arts and Culture, in 1984. After graduation, Yasunari went on to educate himself and honed his unique style by using a Masho brush to paint mineral

Doris Claire Zinkeisen was a Scottish painter, costume designer, and model born on 31 July 1898 in Argyll, Scotland. In 1909, Doris and her family left Scotland and settled in Pinner, where she attended the Harrow School of Art for four years, winning a scholarship to the Royal Academy Schools with her sister in 1917.

  Dino Valls is a Spanish painter born in 1959 in Zaragoza, Spain. As a child, Valls was passionate about painting and art. At 23, he started to teach himself to paint but temporarily stopped to study medicine. In 1982, after earning a degree in Medicine & Surgery, Valls began to pursue the art career

    Alfredo Serri was an Italian painter born in Florence, Italy, in 1898. Before focusing on painting, Serri was a music professor who gave violin, guitar, and piano lessons. Serri also played the violin and performed with the orchestra of the Teatro Della Pergola. However, he gradually began to turn toward painting after his

  Farago Geza was born on 25 June I877 in Budapest, Hungary. Fargo was a painter and graphic designer. Farago worked at a textile factory in Hungary before moving to Pais, where he began his studies at the Colarossi Academy and later at the Atelier Artistique Delaye. Farago got a scholarship in 1900 that helped

  Albert Anker was a Swiss painter born on 1 April 1831 in Ins, Switzerland. Anker decided to pursue an art career after he attended an exhibition in 1842. Anker’s art education started at a school in Neuchatel, where he studied under Louis Wallinger from 1845 to 1848. His education continued at the Gymnasium Kirkchenfield

    Luigi Lucioni was an Italian-American painter born November 4, 1900, in Malnate, Italy. Luigi’s artistic tendencies were first noticed in early geometry classes when he was six, and his teacher encouraged him to pursue a career in drawing and etching. The Lucioni family moved to America in 1911 and settled in Union City,

Luis Chan was born in Panama in 1905 and moved to Hong Kong in 1910. He worked as a typist at a law firm and designed boats for a ferry company early on. Luis is a self-taught artist who used watercolors to bring paintings to life. Chan started painting as a hobby in 1920; however,

Johan Kroutchen was a Swedish Painter and photographer born on 2 November 1858 in Linkoping, Sweden. Johan was born to Conrad and his wife, Hilda. The Kroutchen family had earned a living as pewterers for generations. When Johen was 14, he left school to be an apprentice under Svante Leonard Rydholm, where he picked up

Oswald Achenbach was a German Painter born on the 2nd of February, 1827. Oswald was the fifth of ten children born to Herman and Christine Achenbach in Dusseldorf, Germany. Oswald and his brother, Andreas, also a renowned painter of this era, were tagged “the A and O of Landscapes,” an appraisal of their initials, also

Liu Ye was a Chinese painter born in Beijing, China, in 1964. Liu’s father wrote children’s books, which contained illustrations. Influenced by his father’s profession, Liu demonstrated a talent for drawing at an early age. In 1974, Liu’s father enrolled him in lessons with Tan Quanshu, with whom he developed his art techniques despite being

Odon Marrfy was a Hungarian painter born on 30 November 1878 in Budapest, Hungary. After showing interest and ability in art early on, Marrfy enrolled at the Academie Julian through a study grant he received. At the academy, he studied under Jean-Paul Laurens but had to abandon his study due to financial difficulty. Marrfy transferred

Daniel Keys is an American painter born on October 7, 1985, in Fresno, California. During his early childhood days, Keys spent time drawing as a homeschooled kid and became good at it. At 11, he bought a set of paints and started painting. Encouraged by his parents, Keys later decided to pursue a career as

Danielle Richard is a contemporary Canadian painter born in Quebec City, Canada. Danielle grew up in an environment filled with art materials, inspiring her to develop an interest in art. As she grew, she realized the need to professionally utilize the unignorable passion for art that had matured inside her. In 1975, Richard received a

Agnes Goodsir was an Australian painter born on 18 June 1864 in Portland, Australia. Goodsir’s art career started later than usual, receiving her first set of art instructions under Arthur Woodward at the Bendigo School of Mines and Industries from 1898 to 1899. To facilitate faster development, Agnes decided to go abroad to continue studying.

Costa Vila is a Spanish painter born in 1953 in Barcelona, Spain. In 1969, Vila enrolled at the Saint Jordi College of Fine Arts in Barcelona, graduating in 1974. He furthered his education at the Escola Massana in his hometown and graduated in 1977. Afterward, Costa began working in the studio of painter Isidre Vicens,

Anna Katrina Zinkeisen was a Scottish painter and sculptor born on 29 August 1901 in Kilcreggan, Argyll, and Bute, Scotland. In 1909, Anna and her family moved to Middlesex, where she enrolled at Harrow School of Art and took drawing and anatomy classes. In 1916, Zinkeisen and her sister won scholarships to study at the

Arthur Streeton was an Australian painter born on April 8, 1867, in Mount Duneed, Victoria. Arthur enjoyed art in his childhood, drawing and sketching in watercolor. At 15, he enrolled in night classes at the National Gallery of Victoria School of Design. Subsequently, he apprenticed with Charles Troedel & Co in 1886 as a lithographer.

Anton Genberg was a Swedish painter born on June 20, 1862, in Ostersund, Jamtland. When Anton finished his secondary education, he enrolled at the University of Arts, Crafts, and Design, in Stockholm, studying from 1882 to 1884. Simultaneously, Genberg took private art classes from landscape painter Oscar Toma. Genberg furthered his education at the Royal

Allan Ramsay was a Scottish painter born on 13 October 1713 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. At 20, Ramsay began his artistic education in London, first under Hans Hysing, then at the St. Martin’s Lane Academy. In 1736, he left London for Italy and worked in the studios of  Francesco Solimena and Francesco Fernandi. Ramsay returned

Alfred Stevens was a Belgian painter born on 11 May 1823 in Brussels, Belgium. In 1837, shortly after his father’s death, Stevens began his artistic studies and enrolled at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels, learning to draw from casts and live models. Six years later, he traveled to France and settled in

  Madeline Green was born on 27 August 1884 in Paddington, London. Madeline was the fourth of five children born to Frederick & Emily Green before the family moved to Silsoe Villa, Uxbridge Road, in 1889. Madeline studied at the Royal Academy of Arts in London from 1906 to 1911. After Madeline graduated from the

Adolf Von Menzel was a German painter born on 8 December 1815 in Wroclaw, Poland. Adolf’s father was a lithographer who encouraged his son’s taste in art. After his father died in 1832, young Adolf had to continue running the lithography business left behind. Asides from a brief period of studying at the Berlin Academy

Ferdinand Max Bredt was a German orientalist artist born in Leipzig, Germany, in 1860. Max initially trained to be a book dealer. Ferdinand studied art at the School of Art in Stuggart, and he went on to further his skill by studying in Munich and then under Wilhelm Lindenschmit. Bredt spent his life traveling extensively;

  Alexander Kosnichev – Artwork & Bio of Russian Painter Alexander Kosnichev was born in 1970 in Moscow to a family of artists. Alexander was accepted into the Moscow Secondary School of Art in 1983, a prerequisite education for admittance into Surikov Institute. Kosnichev started studying at the painting studio of I.V. Olkhova in 1987

George Owen Wynne Apperley was a British painter born on 17 June 1884 in Ventnor, Isle of Wight. George spent his childhood in Hampshire but moved to Torquay with his mother after his father died in an accident. Wynne’s artistic ambition never got support from his family because they wanted him to join the military.

  Hans Dahl was a Norwegian painter born on 19 February 1849 in Granvin, Bergen. Dahl was the son of an army captain who wanted his son to follow his career footpath. However, while receiving military education, Dahl manifested his artistic talent and spent his free time practicing. After service in the army, he began

  Isaac Levitan was a Russian painter born on 30 August 1860 in Kibarty, modern-day Lithuania. In 1870, Isaac and his family moved to Moscow in search of a better life. In 1873, he enrolled at the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture. Levitan’s talent shone at the Moscow School, but he was still

Jerome Blum was an American painter born in Chicago, Illinois, in March 1884. Since witnessing the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition as a child, Jerome wanted to become an artist. His father opposed his artistic dreams, but his mother embraced them as she was an art collector herself. In 1902, Jerome and his family went on

Johann Berthelsen was an American painter born on 25 July 1883 in Copenhagen, Denmark. In 1990, Johann and his family emigrated to the United States, where he won a scholarship to study voice at the Chicago Music College and graduated in 1905. After graduating, Berthelsen toured the United States and Canada performing in operas and

Ernest Bieler was a Swiss painter born on 31 July 1863 in Rolle, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland. After his father received a job offer, Ernest moved with his family to Lausanne, where he studied and graduated from the College of Art at seventeen. Afterward, Bieler traveled to Paris and enrolled at the Academie Julian. In

Pan Yuliang was a Chinese painter and sculptor born on 14 June 1895 in Yangzhou, China. Orphaned early in her childhood, Pan Yuliang was adopted by her uncle, who sold her to a brother at fourteen. There, she met her future husband, a wealthy customs officer, who married her as a second wife and sponsored

Stanislas Lepine was a French painter born on 3 October 1835 in Caen, Normandy. After his secondary education at Lycee Chaptal in Paris, Lepine could not further his education at an art institution due to his family’s financial status. However, Stanislas remained determined to achieve his dream of becoming a painter and began saving money

Victorine Meurent was a French painter and model born on 18 February 1844 in Paris, France. In 1860, Victorine started modeling in the atelier of Thomas Couture. Two years later, she began modeling for the famous painter Edouard Manet after he discovered her playing the guitar on the street. She became a recurrent subject of

John Frederick Lloyd Strevens was a British painter born in London, United Kingdom, in 1902. Asides from studying at Heatherley’s School of Fine Art, Strevens taught himself all he knew about painting. Initially, Strevens worked at a publishing company and illustration studio, which made him less enthusiastic about art. When WWII began, John quit his

Louis Guglielmi was an American artist born on 9 April 1906 in Cairo, Egypt. Louis’ father was a musician who traveled widely on tours. At age eight, Louis and his mother traveled to the United States to join his father. He developed an interest in art, especially sculpture, and worked at a bronze casting factory.

Raoul Hynckes was a Dutch painter born on 11 May 1893 in Brussels, Belgium. Aged fourteen, Hynckes enrolled at the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Brussels and studied there till 1912. Afterward, he worked in Brittany shortly before serving at the war front at the start of WWI. After the war, Hynckes continued making art

Otto Pippel was a German painter born on 10 February 1878 in Lodz, Poland, after his parents emigrated from Germany. In 1896, Pippel enrolled at the Strasburg School of Applied Arts but later halted his education to serve in the army. On his return, Otto continued his education, studying in Karlsruhe and at the Dresden

Soren Emil Carlsen was an American painter born on 19 October 1853 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Carlsen grew up in Denmark and attended the Danish Royal Academy in 1968, studying architecture for four years before emigrating to the United States and settling in Chicago. Carlsen worked as an assistant architect and for the Danish painter Lauritz

  Raul Soldi was an Argentine painter and printmaker born on 27 March 1905 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Despite the musical inclinations of his family, Raul chose to study art. Before moving to Europe, he studied at the National Academy of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires. In 1923, Soldi furthered his education at the Real

Savely Sorine was a Russian painter born on 26 February 1878 in Polatsk, Vitebsk province, Belarus. Sorine first studied at the Odessa drawing school and graduated with a gold medal, earning him the chance to enroll at the Imperial Academy of Arts without writing entrance exams. In 1899, he began his studies at the Academy

  Kiyokata Kaburagi was a Japanese painter born on 31 August 1878 in Kanda, Tokyo. Kiyokata was born into a wealthy family in Tokyo, his father being the founder of a newspaper company and a famous novelist. At thirteen, he began training under Mizuno Toshikata, an illustrator at his father’s company. Kaburagi learned fast and

  Josef Vachal was a Czech painter, printmaker, and writer born on 23 September 1884 in Milavce, Czech Republic. Josef’s parents were unmarried, and he had to live with his father’s parents in Pisek. In 1898, Vachal was sent to Prague to apprentice with a bookbinder and learn the trade. However, his maternal uncle, a

  John Quincy Adams was an American painter born on 23 December 1873 in Vienna, Austria. John was the son of American singer – Charles Runey Adams – and a distant relative of the second and sixth American presidents, whom he was named after. Primed to become a banker, John began schooling after his parents

Lucy Drake Marlow was an American painter born on 23 September 1890 in Erie, Pennsylvania. Lucy studied at the Catlin Arts School and the Arts Students League for New York. She furthered her studies at West End School of Art and Carnegie Mellon College of Fine Arts, receiving lessons in life painting, portraiture, illustration, and

John Ottis Adams was an American painter born on 8 July 1851 in the small town of Amity, Indiana. John was fascinated with art as a child and decided to become a professional artist after seeing one of William Merritt Chase’s works on his visit to the Indiana State Fair. As a result, Adams enrolled

Jozsef Rippl-Ronai was an Hungarian painter born on 23 May 1861 in Kaposvar, Hungary. After earning a degree in pharmacology, Jozsef traveled to Munich in 1884 to study painting. He enrolled at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich, learning in the atelier of Johann Caspar Herterich. Rippl-Ronai moved to Paris in 1887 to further

Laureano Barrau was a Spanish painter born in Barcelona in 1863. Barrau’s education began in his hometown before moving to Madrid to study the works of the old Spanish masters. In 1883, Laureano traveled to France and enrolled at the Academie des Beaux-Arts, studying under Gerome. In 1885, Barrau won the Grand Prix de Rome

  Witold Wotjkiewicz was a Polish painter born on 29 December 1879 in Warsaw, Poland. In 1898, Witold began his art studies at the Warsaw School of Drawing against his father’s wishes and had to design postcards and caricatures to support himself financially. He furthered his education at the Academy of Arts in Krakow, studying

Michael Sowa is a German painter born on 1 July 1945 in Berlin, Germany. Sowa received art education at the Berlin State School of Fine Arts, studying for seven years and receiving an art teaching degree in 1975. After completing his studies, Sowa spent time working as an art instructor before focusing on painting and

Maxwell Armfield was a British painter born on October 5, 1881, in Ringwood, Hampshire. Armfield was born into a religious family and consequently had his high school education in schools that upheld Quaker values. He received his first art lessons at the Birmingham School of Art, studying under Arthur Gaskin and Henry Payne. Concurrently, Maxwell

  Eric J. Heller is an American scientist and digital artist born on 10 January 1946 in Washington D.C. Eric earned his Bachelor’s degree from Minnesota University in 1968. Then, he furthered his education at Harvard University, receiving a Master’s degree in Chemical Physics in 1973. Heller’s first foray into the art world was photography,

  Annie Puybareau is a French painter born in Paris, France, in 1955. Annie’s artistic talent manifested early, and her family recognized it. Shortly after the family moved to Normandy, she enrolled at the Rouen School of Fine Arts, where she studied under Robert Savery, a famous marine painter. Fascinated by the works of Rouen

Thomas Dewing Wilmer was an American painter born on 4 May 1852 in Boston, Massachusetts. Thomas grew up interested in music and art, subsequently pursuing a career in the latter. As a teenager, Wilmer apprenticed with a lithographer until the early 1870s. Afterward, he studied paintings at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and attended

  Liu Yingzhao is a Chinese painter born in Heilongjiang province, China, in 1956. Liu studied at Harbin Normal University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Oil painting. He furthered his education at Luxun Academy of Fine Arts, obtaining his Master of Fine Arts degree. After graduating, Yingzhao began his teaching career at

Jason Benjamin was an Australian painter born in Melbourne, Australia, in 1971. Benjamin was a buzzing, young, talented artist who won a scholarship to study at the Pratt Institute in 1987. However, he was unsatisfied with the curriculum and left to study art independently. Benjamin worked in an art gallery and studied historical art to

  Isaac Maimon is an Israeli painter born to French-speaking parents in 1951 in Tel Aviv. His parents’ bilingualism sparked his interest in French culture and supported his art career pursuit after showing early signs of talent. After military service, Maimon studied at the Avni Institute of Fine Art in Tel Aviv. After completing his

  Daniel Garber was an American painter born on 11 April 1880 in North Manchester, Indiana. In 1897, he enrolled at the Art Academy of Cincinnati, studying under Vincent Nowotny. Garber moved to Philadelphia in 1899 and attended Darby School summer lessons before entering the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, where he studied under William

Carl Abrahams was a Jamaican painter born on May 14, 1911, in St. Andrew, Jamaica. Carl’s artistic career started as a schoolboy hobby, making caricatures of people and cars. Encouraged by his high school headmaster, Abrahams began to study the artworks of old masters and consequently taught himself to paint. Abrahams began to create illustrations

William Strang was a Scottish painter born on 15 February 1859 in Dumbarton, Scotland. After secondary school, Strang worked as a clerk for his family’s shipbuilding firm. However, in 1875, he traveled to London to begin his artistic education. Strang enrolled at the Slade School of Art the following year, studying under Alphonse Legros. Strang

Vilhelm Hammershøi was a Danish painter born on 15 May 1864 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Vilhelm was born to wealthy parents who recognized his ability early and employed the services of renowned painters to train him to draw. He went to study at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. Hammershøi concluded his educational journey at

Terrick  Williams was a British artist born on 20 July 1860 in Liverpool, England. Terrick was born into a well-to-do family, and his father hoped his son would continue the family business. However, Williams’ love for art prompted him to pursue an art career. After his secondary education, Williams left for Antwerp, Belgium, where he

Rene Xavier Prinet was a French painter and illustrator born on 31 December 1861 in Vitry-le-Francois, Marne. After his father got promoted at work, Prinet and his family moved to Paris and lived near an art school. Fully supported by his father, Rene began his artistic studies in 1880, studying under Jean-Leon Gerome. Prinet kept

Jacques-Emile Blanche was a French painter born on 1 January 1861 in Paris, France. Blanche was born into a family of successful physicians and grew up in the neighborhood of Passy, where the affluent resided. Renowned painters and writers were part of his father’s clientele, and he met them as a child. Emile Blanche was

  Filipp Malyavin was a Russian painter born on 11 October 1869 in Kazanka, Russia. Fillip leaned toward art as a child, but his family was too poor to sponsor him. At sixteen, Malayavin went with a visiting monk to Greece to study icon painting, financed by the residents of his village. He began to

Ferdinand du Puigaudeau was a French painter born on April 4, 1864, in Nantes, France. After his parents died, du Puigaudeau lived with his uncle, who supported his artistic pursuits. In 1882, Ferdinand, on his own, began to learn to paint, traveling to Rome, Belgium, and Tunisia to improve his ability. Four years later, he

Fanny Brate was a painter born on 26 February 1861 in Stockholm, Sweden. Brate’s father worked as a clerk in King Oscar II’s palace. Therefore, Brate had exposure to various kinds of art right from birth. While she attended secondary school, she took art classes part-time at the Arts & Crafts School and later became

Ethel Carrick Fox was an English painter born on 7 February 1872 in Uxbridge, Middlesex. Ethel first studied at the Slade School of Fine Arts in London under the tutelage of Henry Tonks. Encouraged by Francis Bate, Carrick learned to paint Plein-air and adopted the method in many of her paintings. In 1903, Carrick exhibited

Emanuel Phillips was an Australian painter born on 12 March 1865 in Fitzroy, Melbourne. Phillips received his first formal art instructions in the atelier of John Carter. He furthered his studies at the National Gallery of Victoria Art School, studying under George Folingsby and Oswald Rose Campbell. Phillips was undeniably talented and won awards as

Dorrit Black was an Australian painter born on 23 December 1891 in Burnside, Australia. In 1909, Dorrit enrolled at the South Australian School of Arts and Crafts and spent a year touring  Europe three years later. In 1915, she studied at Julian Ashton Art School in Sydney, where she worked on oil painting. Dorrit returned

Alex Colville was a Canadian painter and printmaker born on 24 August 1920 in Toronto, Ontario. Alex studied art formally at Mount Allison University, enrolling in 1938 and graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art in 1942. While at the Academy, Colville exhibited with the Art Association of Montreal and the Royal Canadian Academy

Viggo Pedersen was a Danish painter born on 11 March 1854 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Viggo was born into an artistic family and chose to follow the family trend by becoming an artist. In 1871, he entered the Royal Danish Academy, studying under P.C. Skovgaard and Janus La Cour till 1878. After graduation, Pedersen embarked on

Valery Veselovsky is a Russian painter born on 27 August 1964 in Moscow, Russia. Valery started painting at the age of seventeen. He received his first art lessons in private studios of art schools. Then, Veselovsky enrolled in the department of easel painting and drawing at the University of Arts, graduating with honors in 1990.

Valeria Kotsareva is a Russian painter born in 1969 in Moscow, Russia. Valeria was born into an artistic family, her father was a designer, and her sister was an artist. In 1983, Kotsareva graduated from the Moscow Secondary Art School and furthered her education at the States institute of Cinematography of the USSR, specializing in

Treacy Ziegler is an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker born in Philadephia in January 1953. Treacy studied at the University of Pennsylvania, receiving a Master of Social Work degree and working as a social worker for some time. Later, she enrolled at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, receiving her Certificate of Fine Art upon

Sydney Long was born on 20 August 1871 in Goulburn, Australia. After graduating from Goulburn Boys’ High School, Sydney worked at a liquor store before enrolling at the Art Society of New South Wales school in 1890. He held his first exhibition with the society in 1893, winning prizes in two categories. The following year,

Otis Oldfield was an American painter and art instructor born on July 3, 1890, in Sacramento, California. In 1906, Otis dropped out of high school to work at a local print shop and on the railroads. He arrived in San Francisco in 1909 and enrolled at Best’s Art School. After saving up for two years,

Jeffrey Larson is an American painter born in 1962 in Two Harbors, Minnesota, growing up in the Twin Cities. Jeffrey started his art education at seventeen at the Atelier Jack, Minneapolis, where he studied under Richard Lack. After completing the four-year training, Larson served as Head Instructor Assistant Director at Atelier LeSueur from 1984 to

  Jeffrey Smart was an Australian painter born on 26 July 1921 in Adelaide, Australia. Jeffrey grew an early fascination for architecture and art, leading him to enroll part-time at the South Australian School of Arts and Crafts while training at Adelaide Teachers College. In 1948, Smart traveled to Europe and America, settling in Paris

  Shmuel Katz was an Israeli painter born on 18 August 1926 in Vienna, Austria. Shmuel’s family relocated to Hungary in 1938 after Germany annexed Austria. In 1944, Nazis invaded Hungary, and Katz got deported to a labor camp in Yugoslavia. He escaped and relocated to Budapest. In 1946, he joined a group of illegal

  Horatio Henry Couldery was an English painter born in 1832 in the London Borough of Levisham, United Kingdom. Horatio was one of nine children born to a painter, Robert Couldery, and initially apprenticed to become a cabinetmaker. However, his love for art prevailed when he escaped his apprenticeship to pursue an art career. In

  Duccio di Buoninsegna was an Italian painter born in Siena, Tuscany in 1255.  Duccio was the first painter of the Sienese school. The first evidence of his painting and existence dates back to 1278, when the Office of the Biccherna commissioned him to paint twelve document boxes. The following year, he got the task

  Andre Derain was a French painter born on 10 June 1880 in Chatou, France. Andre began to learn painting independently at age 15 before enrolling at the Ecole des Mines to study engineering. In 1898, Derain left the engineering program when he chose to pursue an art career and learned in the studio of

  Albert Rosenthal was an American painter, etcher, printmaker, and art collector born on January 30, 1863, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After high school, Albert enrolled at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, where he was a student of Max Rosenthal, his father. In 1880, Rosenthal furthered his studies at the Academie Julian in Paris. Rosenthal

  Ferdinand Hodler was a Swiss painter born on 14 March 1853 in Bern, Switzerland. In 1861, Ferdinand lost his father and brothers to tuberculosis, and his mother remarried shortly after. He regularly assisted his stepfather, a painter, in completing his projects. After his mother died in 1867, Ferdinand was sent to Thun to apprentice

  Gladys Nilsson is an American painter born on 6 May 1940 in Chicago, Illinois. Gladys was born to Swedish parents who raised her north of Chicago. She studied at the School of Art Institute of Chicago, where she met Jim Nutt. After their marriage, the couple got acquainted with Whitney Halstead, who introduced them

Xi Pan is a Chinese figurative painter born in 1971 in Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. Xi Pan’s interest in art was ignited as a child when she would visit workshops in an art institute weekly. She first received art lessons from her father, an artist, and professor at the Institute. After completing high school, Xi

George Hendrik was born on 12 September 1857 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. In 1876, George enrolled at the Art Academy in The Hauge, studying for four years before getting expelled for misconduct. Later that year, he became a member of the Pulchri Studio while living with fellow artist Willem Maris. Hendrik met Vincent Van Gogh in

  Anna Gardell-Ericson was a Swedish painter born on October 10, 1853, in Visby, Sweden. Anna’s parents discovered she had artistic talents from a young age. So, when Anna was fifteen, she went to Switzerland to study music and art. She returned to Sweden with more passion for painting than music. In 1871, Anna enrolled

Gary Patterson is an American painter and cartoonist born on 16 November 1941 in Los Angeles, California. Gary was intrigued by art in his childhood and was encouraged by his family to pursue an art career. He studied at the Art Centre College of Design, the Los Angeles Valley College, and the University of California.

  Antonio Donghi was an Italian painter born on 16 March 1897 in Rome, Italy. Antonio enrolled at the Instituto di Belle Arti aged eleven, graduating in 1916. After his studies, he served in the military during the First World War. When the war ended, Donghi chose to create art in the methods of traditional

Angel Zarraga was a Mexican painter born on 16 August 1886 in Durango, Mexico. Angel discovered his artistic talents while in a preparatory school in Mexico. Consequently, he enrolled at the Escuella Nacional de Bellas Artes. After graduation, with his family’s support, Zarraga went on a study trip to Europe in 1904, visiting Spain, Belgium,

  Afro Basaldella was an Italian painter born on 4 March 1912 in Udine, Italy. Afro had two brothers, Dino and Mirko, alongside whom he exhibited his work for the first time in 1928. In 1930, the Marangoni Arts Foundation sponsored Dino and Afro to study art. The following year, Afro graduated with a diploma

  Adolf Dietrich was a Swiss painter born on 9 November 1877 in Berlingen, Switzerland. Despite the early manifestation of Adolf’s talent, he was unable to properly pursue an art career due to the financial limitations of his family. Hence, he worked with his parents on the farm and in a textile mill. Dietrich practiced

Marius van Dokkum is a Dutch painter and illustrator born in 1957 in Andijk, North Holland province, Netherlands. Marius always wanted to paint as a child and knew he wanted to become an artist professionally.  To achieve this goal, van Dokkum studied at the Christian Academy for Expressive Arts in Kampen, Overijssel. At the Academy,

  Michael Pettit is a South African painter born in Durban in 1950. Pettit received formal art education from the University of the Witwatersrand, where he studied under Judith Mason, Cecily Sash, and Robert Hodgins. Micheal graduated in 1971, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts. After his graduation, Micheal gave art lessons as a

Helen Turner was an American painter born on 13 November 1858 in Louisville, Kentucky. Helen’s pursuit of her artistic interests was slowed by her parent’s death, leaving her in the care of her poor, widowed uncle. She continued practicing and took free classes at Tulane University. After her uncle’s death, Helen started teaching at an

Hananiah Harari was an American painter born on 29 August 1912 in Rochester, New York. He received his first art lessons at the Rochester Memorial Art Gallery. From 1930 to 1932, he attended the Syracuse University School of Fine Arts. Hananiah completed his studies in Paris, where he studied with Marcel Gromaire, Fernand Leger, and

H.M. Saffer was an American painter born on 18 July 1942 in Pennsylvania, United States. Saffer’s art career kicked off very early, exhibiting at a public show at six. After graduating from Temple University in 1965, he traveled to France, where he studied economics. Saffer also pursued musical interests, performing with prominent artists and working

  Guy Wiggins was an American Painter born on 23 February 1883 in Brooklyn, New York. Guy was the son of renowned Brazilian School painter Carleton Wiggins, who became his first art teacher. In 1900, Guy enrolled at the Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute, studying drawing and architecture. He furthered his education at the National Academy of

  Guy Wiggins 23 Şubat 1883’te Brooklyn, New York’ta doğan Amerikalı bir ressamdı. Guy, ilk resim öğretmeni olan ünlü Brezilya Okulu ressamı Carleton Wiggins’in oğluydu. Guy 1900 yılında Brooklyn Politeknik Enstitüsü’ne kaydoldu ve çizim ve mimarlık eğitimi aldı. Resim eğitimi almak üzere Ulusal Tasarım Akademisi’nde eğitimini ilerletti. Guy, çalışmaları Metropolitan Sanat Müzesi’nin kalıcı koleksiyonuna kabul

  Frits Thaulow was a Norwegian painter born on 20 October 1847 in Christiania, Norway. Frits was born to Harald Conrad Thaulow, a wealthy chemist who supported him in his pursuit. He studied at the Academy of Art in Copenhagen between 1870 and 1872. He furthered his studies at the Baden School of Art in

  Frits Thaulow 20 Ekim 1847’de Norveç’in Christiania kentinde doğmuş Norveçli bir ressamdır. Frits, kendisini arayışında destekleyen zengin bir kimyager olan Harald Conrad Thaulow’un oğlu olarak dünyaya geldi. 1870-1872 yılları arasında Kopenhag Sanat Akademisi’nde eğitim gördü. Eğitimini Karlsruhe’deki Baden Sanat Okulu’nda sürdürdü. Frits 1879’da arkadaşıyla birlikte Danimarka’daki Jutland’a gitti ve yaz ile sonbaharı orada geçirdi.

Eugeniusz Zak was a Polish painter born on 15 December 1884 in Mogilno, modern-day Belarus.  After graduating from secondary school in Warsaw, he moved to Paris in 1902, where he enrolled at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts and the Academie Colarossi. The following year, he moved to Munich, studying at Anton Azbe’s private art school. In

Eugeniusz Zak 15 Aralık 1884’te bugünkü Belarus’un Mogilno kentinde doğmuş Polonyalı bir ressamdır. Varşova’da ortaokuldan mezun olduktan sonra 1902’de Paris’e taşındı ve burada Ecole des Beaux-Arts ve Academie Colarossi’ye kaydoldu. Ertesi yıl Münih’e taşındı ve Anton Azbe’nin özel sanat okulunda eğitim gördü. 1904’te Eugeniusz Paris’e döndü ve Sonbahar Salonu’nda görücüye çıktı. Salon des Independants ve

Eugeniusz Zak 15 Aralık 1884’te bugünkü Belarus’un Mogilno kentinde doğmuş Polonyalı bir ressamdır. Varşova’da ortaokuldan mezun olduktan sonra 1902’de Paris’e taşındı ve burada Ecole des Beaux-Arts ve Academie Colarossi’ye kaydoldu. Ertesi yıl Münih’e taşındı ve Anton Azbe’nin özel sanat okulunda eğitim gördü. 1904’te Eugeniusz Paris’e döndü ve Sonbahar Salonu’nda görücüye çıktı. Salon des Independants ve

David Ligare is an American painter born in Oak Park, Illinois, in 1945. He received formal art training at the Chouinard Art Institute in Westlake, California. He then furthered his education at the Art Centre College of Design in Pasadena, Los Angeles County. David became a master of draughtsmanship and began exhibiting his artworks. David

  Colin Campbell Cooper is an American painter born on 8 March 1856 in Pennsylvania, United States.  In 1876, Colin attended the Philadephia Exposition and was fascinated by the artworks on display. Supported by his wealthy parents, he decided to pursue an art career. He enrolled at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in 1879,

Bakufu Ohno was a Japanese painter and printmaker born in 1888 in Tokyo, Japan. In 1923, after the Great Kanto Earthquake that killed thousands and left the city in ruins, Bakufu moved to Kansai. At the time, he was known for painting landscapes and making fish prints. He showed his oil paintings at the Great

Helen Bradley was an American painter born on 20 November 1900 in Lancashire, England. Contrary to the familiar stories of child prodigies showing art at tender ages, Helen’s recognition came at a later stage. She had always been interested in art but never pursued a career. In the 1960s, tending to the request of her

Helen Bradley 20 Kasım 1900’de Lancashire, İngiltere’de doğmuş Amerikalı bir ressamdır. Küçük yaşlarda sanat dehası gösteren çocukların bilindik hikayelerinin aksine, Helen’in tanınması daha sonraki bir aşamada gerçekleşti. Her zaman sanatla ilgilenmiş ama hiçbir zaman bir kariyer peşinde koşmamıştır. 1960’larda torunlarının isteği üzerine çocukluk anılarını resmetmeye başladı. Aynı dönemde tanıştığı L.S. Lowry, onu eserlerini öyküsel bir

Igor Medvedev is a Ukrainian painter born in Kharkiv, Ukraine, in 1931. Igor and his family left their home in 1943 after Germany invaded Russia and settled in Germany. His artistic interest was encouraged by Anatoly Martinov, a local artist that lived nearby. The family lived in Munich, where Igor sketched townscapes and learned sculpture

  Jacob Jordaens was a Flemish painter born on 19 May 1593 in Antwerp, Belgium. Jordan was born into a wealthy family and enjoyed the privileges of a high social class. He studied under Adam Van Noort, living in his house for the duration of his eight years of training. After his studies, in 1615,

  Jacob Jordaens 19 Mayıs 1593’te Belçika’nın Antwerp kentinde doğmuş Flaman bir ressamdır. Jordan varlıklı bir ailede doğdu ve yüksek bir sosyal sınıfın ayrıcalıklarından yararlandı. Adam Van Noort’un yanında çalıştı ve sekiz yıllık eğitimi boyunca onun evinde yaşadı. Eğitiminin ardından 1615 yılında Aziz Luke Loncası’na suluboya ressamı olarak kabul edildi. Jacob, 1616 yılında Adam Van

  Jo Barry is a contemporary painter born in 1944 in Kent, England. She studied at the Ravensbourne College of Art and Design, earning a BA in Fine Art. Jo taught art after completing her studies and was an instructor at the Byam Shaw School of Art. In 1981, she quit teaching to hone her

Le Pho was a Vietnamese painter born on 2 August 1907 in Ha Noi, Vietnam. In 1925, he enrolled at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Hanoi and studied there till 1930. He won a study scholarship to the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris under the tutelage of Victor Tardieu and returned to Vietnam after the

Leo Putz was an Italian painter born on 18 June 1869 in Merano, South Tyrol, Italy.  In 1985, he enrolled at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich, studying under Gabriel von Hackl, the German historical painter. Leo’s father was the mayor of Merano, who, discovering his son’s talent, encouraged and supported him in his

Leo Putz 18 Haziran 1869’da Merano, Güney Tirol, İtalya’da doğan İtalyan bir ressamdı.  1985 yılında Münih Güzel Sanatlar Akademisi’ne kaydoldu ve Alman tarihi ressam Gabriel von Hackl’ın öğrencisi oldu. Leo’nun babası Merano’nun belediye başkanıydı ve oğlunun yeteneğini keşfederek onu bu yolda cesaretlendirdi ve destekledi. Leo, askerlik hizmetinden önce Academie Julian’da okuyarak eğitimini ilerletti. Münih’e döndüğünde

Louis Aston Knight is an American painter born in Paris, France, on August 3, 1873. Daniel Ridgway Knight, a renowned expatriate painter, was Louis’ father. Louis received formal art training from Robert Fleury and Jules Lefebvre. In 1894, he had his first exhibition at the Paris Salon, kicking off his career on a high note.

Louis Aston Knight, 3 Ağustos 1873’te Paris, Fransa’da doğan Amerikalı bir ressamdır. Ünlü bir gurbetçi ressam olan Daniel Ridgway Knight, Louis’in babasıydı. Louis, Robert Fleury ve Jules Lefebvre’den resmi sanat eğitimi aldı. 1894 yılında Paris Salon’da ilk sergisini açarak kariyerine hızlı bir başlangıç yaptı. Louis kariyerinin başından itibaren büyük beğeni kazandı. 1900 yılında Paris Sergisi’nde

Paul Spangenberg was a German painter born on 26 July 1843 in Gustrow, Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Germany. Despite being born into a family of law pedigree – his father and grandfather were lawyers – Paul chose to pursue art instead. He attended the Rostock city high school, passing his graduation exam in 1863. Paul

Sarah Affonso was a Portuguese painter born on 13 May 1899 in Lisbon, Portugal. She grew up in the Minho region, where she studied at the Colégio de Nossa Senhora de Monserrate. In 1915, back in Lisbon, she enrolled at the Lisbon Fine Arts School and studied under Columbano Pinheiro. She graduated in 1922. Two

  Shiva Ahmadi is an Iranian-American painter born in 1975 in Tehran, Iran. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Azad University in 1998. She furthered her education in the United States of America, earning a Master of Art and Master of Fine Arts degree in Drawing at Wayne University in Detroit. In

Steven Lawler is a British painter born in 1968 in Salford, England. Steven enrolled at the University of Central Lancashire in 1992 to study art and graduated in 1995, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Art Painting. He furthered his education at the Manchester Metropolitan University, earning a Master’s degree in Fine Art

Steven Lawler 1968 yılında Salford, İngiltere’de doğmuş İngiliz bir ressamdır. Steven, 1992 yılında sanat eğitimi almak üzere Central Lancashire Üniversitesi’ne kaydoldu ve 1995 yılında Güzel Sanatlar Resim Bölümü’nden lisans derecesi alarak mezun oldu. Eğitimine Manchester Metropolitan Üniversitesi’nde devam etti ve 1996 yılında Güzel Sanatlar alanında yüksek lisans derecesi aldı. Steven, eserlerinin ilk sergisini 1994 yılında

Henri Lebasque was a French painter born on 25 September 1865 in Maine-et-Loire, France. In 1865, Lebasque enrolled at the École régionale des beaux-arts d’Angers, studying under Leon Bonnat. The following year, Henri moved to Paris and made acquaintances with Camille Pissarro, Pierre Bonnard, Auguste Renoir, and Edouard Vuillard. Lebasque was a founding member of

Martin Johnson Heade was an American painter born on 11 August 1819 in Lumberville, Pennsylvania. Martin received his first artistic training from his neighbor, Edward Hicks, and his cousin Thomas Hicks, a portrait painter. Heade traveled to Europe in 1838 and settled in Rome, where he continued practicing and learning by himself. Martin Heade exhibited

Adam Lister is an American painter, printmaker, and sculptor born in Fairfax, Virginia, in 1978. Adam expressed a deep passion for painting and drawing as a child and was supported by his family in pursuing an art career. Moving to New York after high school, he studied at The School of Visual Arts, receiving a

Adam Lister, 1978 yılında Fairfax, Virginia’da doğmuş Amerikalı bir ressam, baskı sanatçısı ve heykeltıraştır. Adam, çocukken resim ve çizim yapmaya karşı derin bir tutku duymuş ve sanat kariyerine devam etmesi için ailesi tarafından desteklenmiştir. Liseden sonra New York’a taşınarak The School of Visual Arts’ta eğitim gördü ve 2003 yılında Resim alanında Güzel Sanatlar Lisans derecesi

Adam Lister, 1978 yılında Fairfax, Virginia’da doğmuş Amerikalı bir ressam, baskı sanatçısı ve heykeltıraştır. Adam, çocukken resim ve çizim yapmaya karşı derin bir tutku duymuş ve sanat kariyerine devam etmesi için ailesi tarafından desteklenmiştir. Liseden sonra New York’a taşınarak The School of Visual Arts’ta eğitim gördü ve 2003 yılında Resim alanında Güzel Sanatlar Lisans derecesi

Adam Lister, 1978 yılında Fairfax, Virginia’da doğmuş Amerikalı bir ressam, baskı sanatçısı ve heykeltıraştır. Adam, çocukken resim ve çizim yapmaya karşı derin bir tutku duymuş ve sanat kariyerine devam etmesi için ailesi tarafından desteklenmiştir. Liseden sonra New York’a taşınarak The School of Visual Arts’ta eğitim gördü ve 2003 yılında Resim alanında Güzel Sanatlar Lisans derecesi

Anna Ancher was a Danish painter born on 18 August 1859 in Skagen, Denmark.  Anna showed artistic talent at a young age, but her modest background and women’s education restrictions obstructed her pursuit of an art career. In 1874, Anna revived her interest in art when Michael Ancher visited Skagen. Anna’s parents were owners of

Anna Ancher 18 Ağustos 1859’da Danimarka’nın Skagen kentinde doğmuş Danimarkalı bir ressamdır. Anna genç yaşta sanatsal yetenek göstermiş, ancak mütevazı geçmişi ve kadınların eğitim kısıtlamaları sanat kariyerine devam etmesini engellemiştir. 1874 yılında Michael Ancher Skagen’i ziyaret ettiğinde Anna sanata olan ilgisini yeniden canlandırdı. Anna’nın ailesi, Skagen’de misafir sanatçıların geldiği yerel hanın sahipleriydi. Ona sanatı öğreten