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  Christian Krohg was a Norwegian painter born on 13 August 1852 in Vestre Aker, Oslo. Even though Christian had always wanted to become an artist, he initially studied law to fulfill his father’s wish. He graduated from the University of Oslo in 1873, earning a Candidate of Law degree. Earlier that same year, his […]

  Christian Schad was a German Painter born on 21 August 1895 in Miesbach, Germany.  He was born into an affluent family, and his artistic talent was encouraged from a young age.  Christian experienced art and cultures from around the world in his childhood. In 1913, he enrolled at the Munich Art Academy but soon

Michel Delacroix was born on 26 February 1933 in Paris, France. He studied at the Lycee Louis-le-Grand in Paris. At seven, Michel witnessed the occupation of his beloved city and country by the Nazis. The memories of the ‘Paris of then’ have become the primary subject of his artworks. Michel has held over three hundred

Michel Delacroix 26 Şubat 1933 tarihinde Paris, Fransa’da doğdu. Paris’te Lycee Louis-le-Grand’da eğitim gördü. Michel yedi yaşındayken çok sevdiği şehrinin ve ülkesinin Naziler tarafından işgaline tanık oldu. ‘O zamanın Paris’inin anıları sanat eserlerinin ana konusu haline gelmiştir. Michel, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri, Japonya ve Avrupa’da üç yüzden fazla kişisel sergi açtı. Eserleri ünlü müzeler ve sanat

Adolf Dehn was an American painter and lithographer born on 22 November 1895 in Waterville, Minnesota. Adolf’s parents were commonfolk who barely made ends meet, but his interest in art was encouraged by his mother. After high school graduation in 1914, Adolf enrolled at the Minneapolis School of Art. In 1917, he won a scholarship

Christian Mourier-Petersen is a Danish painter born on 26 November 1858 in Orsted, Denmark. Christian had extensive education in art, studying first in the studio of Carl F. Andersen. He then furthered his education at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, studying from 1880 to 1883. For the next three years, he studied under Laurits

Alexandra Nechita is a Romanian painter and sculptor born on 27 August 1985 in Vaslui, Romania. Alexandra, a child prodigy, started drawing at two when she emigrated to the United States with her mother. She had her first solo exhibition at the Los Angeles Public Library in 1994. News of Alexandra’s talent spread like wildfire,

Alexandra Nechita 27 Ağustos 1985’te Vaslui, Romanya’da doğan Romanyalı bir ressam ve heykeltıraştır. Dahi bir çocuk olan Alexandra, annesiyle birlikte Amerika Birleşik Devletleri’ne göç ettiğinde iki yaşında resim çizmeye başladı. İlk kişisel sergisini 1994 yılında Los Angeles Halk Kütüphanesi’nde açtı. Alexandra’nın yeteneğine dair haberler hızla yayıldı ve ona küçük Picasso lakabı takıldı. Sonraki üç yıl

Laszlo Neogrady was a Hungarian painter born on 2 April 1896 in Budapest, Hungary. Laszlo was the son of renowned landscape painter Antal Neogrady and shared a passion for art with his father. He received formal art education at the Hungarian Academy of Fine Arts, studying under Ede Ballo, a famous portrait artist. After his

Pierre Boncompain is a French painter born on 17 May 1938 in Valence, France. Pierre showed his artistic ability as a child and was encouraged by his parents to pursue an art career. After completing his secondary studies in Valence and Avignon, Pierre moved to Paris, where he enrolled at the National School of Decorative

  Maggie Taylor is an American digital artist born in 1961 in Cleveland, Ohio. Maggie was interested in photography in her childhood, but only because she wanted to take photos of her pet hamsters. Maggie enrolled at Yale University to study philosophy, graduating with distinction in 1983. At Yale, the photography classes she took rekindled

  Jean-Paul Surin is a French painter born in 1946 in Ardennes, France. Surin grew up in a neighborhood on the banks of the Meuse surrounded by large forests. Jean-Paul developed a passion for nature that reflects in his artworks. Jean-Paul started painting in 1958 when he was only twelve years old and decided to

Hector Caffieri was a British painter born in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, in 1847 to French parents. Before leaving London in pursuit of art education, Hector spent a short while in the British Navy. He traveled to Paris to study art under Gustave Boulanger and furthered his education at the Academian Julian, studying under Léon Bonnat

  Krsto Hegedušić was a Croatian painter born on 26 November 1901 in Petrinja, Croatia. After his father’s death, Krsto and his family moved to Hlebine in 1909. In 1920, he enrolled at the Zagreb Academy of Fine Arts, where he created his first set of artworks – a set of paintings of the Drava

Walter Ernest was a British painter born in Manchester, England, on 17 November 1877. Walter showed artistic prowess as a child, winning a study scholarship at the Royal College of Art. In 1899, he enrolled at the Royal Academy of Arts in London, studying there for five years. During his course of study at the

Henri Manguin was a French painter born on 23 March 1874 in Paris, France. Henri decided to be a painter in 1889 when he left school at fifteen. Following a move to Montmartre in 1903, Henri Manguin enrolled at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, where he met and became friends with Henri Matisse and Charles Camoin

Gerrit Dou was a Dutch painter born on 7 April 1613 in Leiden, Netherlands. Gerrit got his first art lessons from his father, a glass engraver and manufacturer. In 1628, fourteen-year-old Gerrit was sent to study painting under Rembrandt van Rijn. During the three years Gerrit spent in Rembrandt’s studio, he carefully studied and adopted

Gottfried Helnwein is an Austrian visual artist born on 8 October 1948 in Vienna, Austria. Gottfried grew up in a Catholic home and was responsible for organizing plays and art exhibitions in his youthful days. When he got older, Gottfried enrolled at the Höhere Bundes-Graphische Lehr- und Versuchsanstalt in 1965, a school for graphic and

Teodor Axentowicz was a Polish painter born on 13 May 1859 in Brasov, Romania. In 1878, Teodor enrolled at the Munich Academy of Fine Arts, Germany. After graduating in 1882, he furthered his studies in Carolus-Duran’s studio in Paris. While in Paris, Teodor illustrated for prominent magazines such as Figaro and Le Monde Illustré to

Oleg Trofimoff is a Russian painter born in Tsarevo, Moscow, in 1962. Oleg was a child prodigy, winning a prize in a children’s competition for his drawing of a plane bombing in Vietnam. Oleg Troofimoff enrolled in the Vasnetsov School of the Art and Industry, Moscow, in 1979 and graduated in 1984. Oleg furthered his

Oleg Trofimoff, 1962 yılında Tsarevo, Moskova’da doğmuş bir Rus ressamdır. Oleg, Vietnam’da bombalanan bir uçağı çizdiği resimle bir çocuk yarışmasında ödül kazanmış bir dahiydi. Oleg Troofimoff 1979 yılında Moskova’daki Vasnetsov Sanat ve Endüstri Okulu’na kaydoldu ve 1984 yılında mezun oldu. Oleg, 1986-1992 yılları arasında Moskova Devlet Sanat Üniversitesi’nde eğitimini sürdürdü. Oleg Trofimoff, 1990’larda seçkin kuruluşların

  Roger de La Fresnaye is a French painter born on 11 July 1885 in Le Mans, France. Roger’s wealthy background enabled him to receive classical education at several art schools in France. He studied at the Academie Julian from 1903 to 1904 and at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts for the next four years. He

  Roger de La Fresnaye 11 Temmuz 1885’te Le Mans, Fransa’da doğmuş Fransız bir ressamdır. Roger’ın varlıklı geçmişi, Fransa’daki çeşitli sanat okullarında klasik eğitim almasını sağladı. 1903’ten 1904’e kadar Academie Julian’da ve sonraki dört yıl boyunca Ecole des Beaux-Arts’da eğitim gördü. Örgün eğitiminin son yılını Ranson Akademisi’nde Paul Serusier ve Maurice Denice ile çalışarak geçirdi.

  Ossip Zadkine was a Russian sculptor born on 9 February 1888 in Vitebsk, Belarus. Ossip, as a child, preferred to mold with clay than go to school, which upset his father, a professor. In 1905, Ossip’s father sent him to Sunderland to learn English and good behavior. Zadkine stayed with his mother’s family and

Natalia Goncharova was a Russian painter born on 3 July 1881 in Chernsky Uyezd, Russia. Natalia was the great-granddaughter of the eminent Russian novelist Alexander Pushkin. Natalia’s family moved to Moscow in 1892, where she began her formal education at the Fourth Gymnasium For Young Ladies, graduating in 1898. In 1901, Natalia enrolled at the

Natalia Goncharova 3 Temmuz 1881’de Rusya’nın Chernsky Uyezd kentinde doğmuş bir Rus ressamdır. Natalia, ünlü Rus romancı Aleksandr Puşkin’in büyük torunuydu. Natalia’nın ailesi 1892’de Moskova’ya taşındı ve burada Genç Bayanlar Dördüncü Spor Salonu’nda örgün eğitimine başladı ve 1898’de mezun oldu. Natalia, 1901 yılında Moskova Resim, Heykel ve Mimarlık Enstitüsü’ne kaydoldu ve Heykel alanında uzmanlaştı. Natalia

  Mikhail Larionov was a Russian painter born on 3 June 1881 in Tiraspol, Russia. In 1891, Mikhail’s family moved to Moscow, where he enrolled at the Voskrensky Technical High School, graduating with a diploma in 1893. Mikhail furthered his education at the Moscow Institute of Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture, studying under Isaac Levitan. In

  Lyubov Popova was a Russian painter born on 24 April 1889 in Ivanovskoe, Moscow. Lyubov was born to wealthy parents who were also art enthusiasts, and they supported her interest since childhood. Lyubov enrolled at the School of Painting and Drawing in Moscow after receiving home lessons in art. She furthered her education at

Jacques Lipchitz was a Lithuanian sculptor born on 22 August 1891 in Druskininkai, Lithuania. Jacques first studied Engineering following his father’s wishes. In 1908, he gave up studying engineering and moved to Paris. He enrolled at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts and the Academie Julian and was soon intrigued by the avant-garde artists. Jacques Lipchitz created

Jacques Lipchitz 22 Ağustos 1891’de Druskininkai, Litvanya’da doğmuş Litvanyalı bir heykeltıraştı. Jacques babasının isteği üzerine önce Mühendislik okudu. 1908 yılında mühendislik eğitimini bıraktı ve Paris’e taşındı. Ecole des Beaux-Arts ve Academie Julian’a kaydoldu ve kısa sürede avangart sanatçıların ilgisini çekti. Jacques Lipchitz, Kübist sanatçılarla yakın bir ilişki kurduktan sonra 1913 yılında ilk Kübist heykellerini yarattı.

Henri Le Fauconnier was a French painter born on 5 July 1881 in Hesdin, France. Henri moved to France in 1901, where he studied Law while simultaneously taking art lessons under Jean-Paul Laurens at the Academie Julian. He exhibited at the Salon des Independants in 1904 and 1905. At the time, he made his paintings

Henri Le Fauconnier 5 Temmuz 1881’de Hesdin, Fransa’da doğmuş Fransız bir ressamdır. Henri 1901’de Fransa’ya taşındı ve burada Hukuk eğitimi alırken aynı zamanda Academie Julian’da Jean-Paul Laurens’ten sanat dersleri aldı. 1904 ve 1905 yıllarında Salon des Independants’da sergi açtı. O dönemde resimlerini Fovizm tarzı ve teknikleriyle yaptı. 1910 yılında Henri ve Kübist tarzda resim yapan

  Henri Laurens was a French sculptor and Illustrator born on 18 February 1885 in Paris, France. After watching artists create the sculptural monuments at the Place de la Nation, Henri was determined to become a sculptor. In 1899, he enrolled at the École d’Art Industriel Bernard Palissy in Paris to study decorative and ornamental

Emilio Pettoruti was an Argentine painter born on 1 October 1892 in La Plata, Argentina. In 1906, fourteen-year-old Emilio enrolled at the Escuella de Bella Artes in his birth city, dropping out shortly after. He then studied under Emilio Coutaret, an art teacher at the Museum of National History, where he started practicing drawing. In

Andre Masson was a French painter and sculptor born on 4 January 1896 in  Balagny, France. Andre’s family moved to Brusells after his father was transferred there from work. At age eleven, he enrolled at the Brusells Academie des Beaux-Arts, studying under Constant Montald. In his free time, Andre worked as an embroidery designer and

André Lhote was a French painter born on 5 July 1885 in Bordeaux, France. In 1897, his father sent him to learn wood carving and sculpting at a furniture maker workshop. The following year, André enrolled at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Bordeaux, studying decorative sculpture till 1904. While learning decorative sculpture, he started experimenting

Amadeo de Souza Cardoso was a Portuguese painter born on 14 November 1887 in Mancelos, Amarante, Portugal. Amadeo showed a talent for art since he was a child and had his uncle’s support. In 1905, he left for Lisbon and enrolled at the Academia de Bellas-Artes to study architecture. He completed three design drawing courses

Amadeo de Souza Cardoso 14 Kasım 1887’de Mancelos, Amarante, Portekiz’de doğmuş Portekizli bir ressamdır. Amadeo çocukluğundan beri sanata yetenekli olduğunu göstermiş ve amcasının desteğini almıştır. 1905 yılında Lizbon’a gitti ve mimarlık eğitimi almak üzere Academia de Bellas-Artes’e kaydoldu. Bir yıl içinde üç desen çizimi kursunu tamamladı ve 1906’daki doğum gününde çalışmalarına devam etmek üzere Paris’e

Alexander Archipenko was a Ukrainian sculptor born on 30 May 1887 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Alexander was born into a family with an artistic background. His grandfather painted murals for churches. In 1902, Alexander enrolled at the Kyiv Art School to study painting and sculpture. He left the school three years later after being expelled for

Alberto Giacometti was a Swiss sculptor and painter born on 10 October 1901 in Bregaglia, Switzerland. Alberto’s father was a Realist painter, and he encouraged his son’s pursuit of an art career. At age thirteen, Alberto made his first sculpture, of which his brother was the reference model. Between 1919 and 1920, he attended art

Alexandra Exter was a Russian painter born on 18 January 1882 in Bialystok, Poland (formerly in Russia). Alexandra was born into a wealthy family, facilitating her excellent education in art from childhood. When her family moved to Kyiv, she enrolled at the Kyiv Art School, studying with Alexander Archipenko under Mykola Pymonenko. Alexandra graduated from

Jian Chong Min is a Chinese contemporary landscape painter who was born in China in 1947. Chong Min studied at the Art Middle School in Sichuan, a subsidiary of the Sichuan Academy of Art. Unfortunately, he was later expelled. After his expulsion, Jian Chong Min worked as an acrobat and later found employment as an

  Sofonisba Anguissola was an Italian Renaissance painter born in 1532 in Cremona, Italy. Sofonisba was the first of seven children born to her parents, who were nobility. Her father, Amilcare Anguissola, recognized his children’s passion for the arts and duly provided them with a rich education. At age fourteen, Sofonisba was sent to study

  Josee Bisaillon is a Canadian illustrator of children’s books born in St. Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada, in 1982. Josee loved to draw as a child, returning home from school to draw pictures of cats and houses. Josee’s parents encouraged her to keep being creative. After studying computer graphics, she pursued her n art passion by

  Kim Hong Do was a Korean genre painter born in Ansan, South Korea, in 1745. In 1752, Kim Hong Do studied under painter and calligrapher Kang Se-Hwang. In 1766, Kang Se-Hwang, a painter at the royal court, recommended Kim Hong Do to the official painters of the Joseon court, the Dohwaseo. Kim Hong Do

  Richard Adams is a British painter born in Hampshire, England, in 1960. Richard grew up in Wiltshire, where the landscapes of the Cotswold countryside would have a lasting impact on his paintings. In 1979, Richard enrolled to study Graphic Design at the Leicester Polytechnic for two years. After graduation, Richard moved to London and

  Raoul Dufy was a French printmaker and painter born on 3 June 1877 in Le Havre, France. In 1895, he began taking art lessons under Charles Lhuillier at the municipal art school in Le Havre. He moved to Paris and enrolled at the Ecole Nationale superieure des Beaux-Arts in 1900. As a result, Raoul

  Raoul Dufy, 3 Haziran 1877’de Fransa’nın Le Havre kentinde doğmuş bir Fransız baskı ustası ve ressamdır. 1895 yılında Le Havre’daki belediye sanat okulunda Charles Lhuillier’den sanat dersleri almaya başladı. Paris’e taşındı ve 1900 yılında Ecole Nationale superieure des Beaux-Arts’a kaydoldu. Sonuç olarak Raoul, resimlerine Empresyonist teknikler uygulayarak sanat eserleri yaratmaya başladı. Raoul, eserlerinin ilk

Jacques Villon is a French painter and illustrator born on 31 July 1875 in Damville, France. Jacques was the eldest of the six Duchamp children and brother to fellow painter Raymond Duchamp-Villon. Jacques studied law at the University of Paris, granting his father’s wish, but always shared his mother’s passion for art. He left for

Marilyn Simandle is an American painter and printmaker born in California in 1946. Marilyn inherited her passion for art from her mother, a musician, and painter. Taking lessons from her mother, she began to create watercolour artwork at six. Marilyn got formal education at the University of California, San Jose, where she earned a Bachelor

Lou Dahua is a Chinese Asian painter born in China in 1948. He started drawing as a child and was determined to have an illustrious career as an artist. Lou studied art extensively at Beijing University and Shanghai University. Lou Dahua has become one of the most prominent figures in Chinese art. Lou Dahua attained

  Laurent Parcelier is a French painter born in Auvergne, France, in 1962. Following his passion for art since childhood, Laurent enrolled at the Duperre School of Applied Arts in Paris in 1978. After his studies, he worked as an illustrator and author of a comic strip from 1986 to 1996, publishing eight albums on

Raymond Duchamp-Villon was a French sculptor born on 5 November 1876 in Damville, Normandy region of France. In 1894, wanting to become a doctor, Raymond enrolled at the Sorbonne University in Paris to study medicine. Struck with rheumatic fever, he had to withdraw from the university in 1898. After a couple of years of experimenting

Karol Bak is a Polish painter born on 30 May 1961 in Wielkopolska Region, Poland. He attended the Fine Arts High School in Poznan, graduating with an Interior Exhibition Arrangement degree. In 1984, he enrolled at the University of Arts in Poznan and graduated with distinctions in Graphics and Drawing after five years. Karol’s rise

  Odd Nerdrum is a Norwegian figurative painter born on April 8, 1944, in Helsingborg, Sweden. His artistic training began at the Norwegian National Academy of the Arts in Oslo. Odd preferred traditional European painting styles over the modern art methods taught at the Academy. As a result, he had several issues with instructors and

Rene Lalique is a French jeweler and glass designer born on 6 April 1860 in Ay Champagne, France. After his father’s death, he apprenticed at a goldsmith’s workshop in Paris. He attended the College Turgot at twelve, where he learned the basics of drawing. Simultaneously, he took art classes at the Ecole des Arts Decoratif

Bo Barlett is an American painter born on 29 December 1955 in Georgia, United States of America. At 18, Bo traveled to Florence in Italy to study painting under Ben Long, returning to America the following year. In 1975, he moved to Philadelphia and enrolled at the Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts, earning a Certificate

Camille Bombois was a French painter born on 3 February 1883 in Cote d’Or, France. He drew countryside scenes in his free time as a farm boy. In 1908, he moved to Paris and worked as a construction laborer on the Metro subway. Camille switched to working at a newspaper printing company at night, allowing

Ekaterina Reutova was a Russian Impressionist painter born on 25 November 1968 in Moscow. Ekaterina took his first art lessons in the studio of M.S. Immortal from 1970 to 1977. He enrolled at the Moscow State Academic Institute of Arts VI Surikov in 1980 and graduated in 1988. Ekaterina furthered his art education in 1993

Camille Pissarro was a French Impressionist painter born on 10 July 1830 in St. Thomas Island, in the US Virgin Islands. Pissarro first showed his interest in art at the boarding school he enrolled in near Paris, and he started drawing, painting, and visiting art collections. On his return home, he was expected to get

Jan Havickszoon Steen was born in Leiden, Netherlands, in 1626 to a wealthy Catholic family of brewers. In 1646, Steen enrolled as a student at the University of Leiden. He registered as a painter two years later and founded the Leiden painters’ Guild of Saint Luke alongside Gabriel Metsu. Jan Steen married Margriet, the daughter

Albert Von Keller was a German painter known for his indoor scenes and portrait paintings of female figures. Albert was born in Gais, Switzerland, on 27 April 1844 to Caroline Keller. Albert was formally educated, attending primary school in Bayreuth and high school at the Maximilians Gymnasium. After graduating in 1863, he enrolled at the

Mijo Kovacic was born on 5 August 1935 in Gornja Suma, Molve, Croatia. As a child, Mijo spent much time with his mother, who helped develop his imagination through folklore and scary stories, which eventually helped in his art career. In addition, Mijo had the job of looking after the family cow, and due to

Michael James Smith is a British landscape artist and oil painting instructor born in Southend-On-Sea Essex on 22 February 1976. Michael is the second son of David Smith, a fellow landscape artist. Michael spent a lot of time with his father growing up and enjoyed watching him paint. Michael’s father will also often instruct him

  Georges Blouin was a French painter born in Northern France on 18 June 1928. Blouin received formal education in decorative painting and art at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts d’Arras. Blouin’s realistic paintings earned him worldwide recognition allowing him to hold and participate in many solo and group exhibitions. Blouin has exhibited in places like

Casimiro Sainz was a renowned Spanish painter born in the Matamorosa region, Cantabria, Spain, on the 4th of December, 1853. Sainz first took drawing lessons in Madrid while working in his brother-in-law’s store. Two years later, he suffered from an illness that permanently affected his left arm and leg and caused him to return to

  Bato Dugarzhapov is a Russian painter born in Durdulga village, Chita region of Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia, in 1966. Bato started painting in a small art school in his hometown and showed a natural talent for art. His art teachers, discovering his ability, recommended him to study at an art college in Moscow. Bato applied

  Anne Packard is an American painter born in Hyde Park, New York, in 1933. Anne is the granddaughter of Impressionist painters Max and Zella Bohm. Anne’s interest in art encouraged her parents to enroll her in a figure-painting class as a teenager. However, despite Anne’s talent, her instructor advised Anne’s parents to discourage her

Nikolaos Gyzis was a Greek painter born on 1 March 1842 in Sklavochori, Tinos, Greece. In 1850, Nikolaos enrolled at the Athens School of Fine Arts, where he developed his painting prowess. Gyzis then furthered his art education at the Munich Academy of Fine Arts in Germany through a scholarship. Nikolaos returned to Greece after

Tavik Frantisek Simon was a Czech painter born on 13 May 1877  in the Zeleznice, Jicin area of the Czech Republic. Simon showed an early talent for drawing, and his primary school teacher encouraged his parents to send him to art school. In 1894, Simon enrolled at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague at

  Jane Sutherland was an Australian landscape painter born on 26 December 1853 in New York, USA. Jane was the first daughter of George Sutherland, who was artistically gifted and worked as a woodcarver. In 1870, Jane’s family moved to Melbourne, where George got employed as a drawing instructor at the Department of Education. Between

Charles Seliger was an American painter born on the 3rd of June 1926 in Manhattan, New York. Charles started drawing and painting from a young age, studying the works of historical artists and experimenting with different styles. He received no formal lessons in art and had to drop out of high due to financial inabilities.

Charles Bagg was an American sculptor and painter born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1931. His parents were on-stage performers who traveled frequently, and he spent lots of time with them on tour. Charles got formal art education at the High School of Music and Arts in Harlem, New York. He left New York at

  Edmond Francois Aman-Jean was a French painter born on 13 January 1858 in the Chevry-Cossigny community, France. Edmond moved to Paris to live with his uncle after his parents died. After working briefly at Justin Lequien’s studio, he enrolled at the École des Beaux-Arts, studying with George Seurat under Henri Lehmann. Edmond and George

Levi Wells Prentice was an American painter born on 18 December 1861 in Lewis County, New York. Lewis spent his childhood on a farm, which impacted the subject of his later paintings of still-lifes. Levi Wells taught himself to paint by reading books such as Modern Painters by John Ruskin and studying the artworks of

  Yue Minjun is a Chinese contemporary painter and sculptor born in Daqing, China, in 1962. Yue started taking drawing lessons at age ten and showed a talent for art. After graduating high school in 1980, Yue worked as an electrician before moving to an oil rig off Tianjin. He was no stranger to the

Roman Zaslonov is a Belarussian Postwar painter born on 27 August 1962 in Minsk, Belarus. Enchanted by the Russian painting style, Zaslonov created his first painting using similar techniques when he was twelve. Roman’s first artwork was of a squirrel coming down from a tree, fed by a boy and an aged man. He then

Etienne Azambre was a French painter born on the 2nd of February 1859 in Paris, France. Etienne enrolled at the Acamedie Julian in 1879 and graduated in 1882. Subsequently, he furthered his art education at the Ecole Nationale des Beaux-Arts till 1885. Etienne served in the military in Orléans, where he made friends with renowned

  Emma Sandys was a British painter born in Norwich, England, in 1843. Emma Sandys was the sister of the renowned painter Frederick Sandys. Emma’s first art lessons were given to her by her father and brother. However, little about the life of Emma Sandys was recorded, unlike her brother. Emma Sandys remained in her

  Brian Shields was a British painter born in Liverpool, United Kingdom, in 1951. Brian was the son of Dennis Shields, a prestigious artist who also worked as a docker. Brian showcased his artistic interests and talent from a young age, earning a nickname after the French Cubist painter Georges Braque. However, Brian was discouraged

Kathryn Cherry was an American painter born in 1860 in Quincy, Illinois, USA. Kathryn was educated formally at the St. Louis School of Fine Arts in Missouri. Cherry furthered her art education at the New York School of Arts, studying with Richard Miller, a fellow American Impressionist painter. After graduation, she enrolled at the Pennsylvania

  Jules Pascin was a Bulgarian painter born on 31 March 1885 in Vidin, Bulgaria. Jules was born in a wealthy family – his father was a prosperous grain merchant. Jules’ father opened a grain company in Bucharest and moved there with his family in 1892. Jules worked at his father’s company for a while,

Joseph Tomanek was a Czech-American painter born on 16 April 1889 in Staznice, Moravia region of the Czech Republic. Joseph was born into a musical family and learned to play the violin as a child, consequently playing in the official orchestra of Staznice. Despite showcasing artistic talents as early as age five, he was discouraged

  Sare is a French painter born in Yerevan, Armenia, in 1959. She got formal art education at the Yerevan Academy of Fine Arts in Armenia. Sare has since established herself in the art of painting and on the stage. Evgenia has produced over forty theatre plays and four films. Evgenia Sare moved to Paris,

  Paul Crespin was a  British goldsmith and metalworker born in Westminster, England, in 1694. Paul was born into a family of Huguenot refugees who had fled France. Crespin learned the trade under Jean Pons, under whom he apprenticed in 1713, showing immense talent and skill. Crespin began making silverware under his name in 1720

Chris Wake is an Australian painter born in Adelaide in 1960. Chris started painting and sculpting as a teenager in 1976. Despite discovering her talents early, it wasn’t until her near-death experience in an accident that she decided to pursue an art career. Chris studied Fine Art at the Adelaide Central School of Art. After

  Albert Reuss was a British painter born on 2 January 1886 in Vienna, Austria. Albert’s artistic talent was evident since he was five years old. Reuss took drawing and painting lessons when he was fourteen and later applied to the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna. However, Albert’s application was rejected, and he sought

Albert Moulton Foweraker was a British watercolor artist and painter born on 7 July 1873 in Exeter, United Kingdom. Foweraker attended Christ’s College, a constituent of the University of Cambridge, and got a degree in Applied Science in 1893. Before taking up the art profession in 1898, he worked as a journalist and engineer. Foweraker

Leon de Smet was a Belgian painter born on 20 July 1881 in Ghent, Belgium. Leon had early exposure to art as his father owned a firm of decorators. This exposure had an equal effect on his brother, Gustave de Smet. Leon and his brother enrolled at the Academy of Fine Arts in Ghent in

Laura Coombs Hills was an American Artist born on 7 September 1859 in Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA. Laura’s formal education began in Boston, where she took art classes under Helen M. Knowlton. Laura then enrolled at the Cowles Art School in Boston, leaving after two months to study at the Art Students League of New York.

Paul Klee was a German artist born on 18 December 1879 in Münchenbuchsee, Bern area of Switzerland. Paul was born to musician parents, which explains his musical talent. Paul played the violin so well that he got an invitation to play in the Bern Symphony Orchestra at age 11. Paul also had an inherent passion

Georg Tappert was a German painter born on 20 October 1880 in Berlin, Germany. Before pursuing a career in art, Georg worked as a tailor for a couple of years after his tailoring apprenticeship. His artistic talent was noticed by German printmaker – Max Liebermann, who introduced him to a professor at the Kalrulshe State

Kenneth Webb is a British landscape painter born on 21 January 1927 in London, United Kingdom. Kenneth has had a passion for art from childhood and took classes at the School of Art in Lydney. At this time, Kenneth had already started painting landscapes. Kenneth received a scholarship to study at the Slade School of

Susan Astleford is an American watercolor artist born on 21 December 1946 in California. Susan started drawing at age three, and her parents encouraged her by enrolling in art classes, helping her develop an art career. Susan studied Commercial Art and Fine Art in college, earning a BS degree in Art Education from Penn State

Samuel Palmer was a British artist born in Newington, London, on 27 January 1805. Palmer was a printmaker, painter, and etcher who was also renowned for his writing prowess. Palmer’s father was a bookseller and church minister, while his mother was a nurse. Palmer’s started painting at a very young age, painting neighborhood churches. He

  Kitagawa Utamaro was a renowned Japanese printmaker and painter born in 1753 in Yoshiwara, Edo (present-day Tokyo). Kitagawa’s talent was first noticed by the publisher Tsuta-ya Juzaburo, who became responsible for printing Kitagawa’s subsequent works. His art education began under Toriyama Sekien, who was rumored to be Kitagawa’s father due to the close relationship

Laurie Zeszut is a self-taught painter, watercolorist, and printmaker from Santa Cruz, California. Laurie was born in 1948, and her first foray into the art world came when she handpainted a wrapping paper for a birthday present. A friend who saw this was so impressed and encouraged her to take a watercolor class. Though difficult,

Joseph O’Sickey was an American painter and art teacher born in Detroit in 1918. Joseph took his first art classes as a high school student at the Cleveland School of Art, attending on Saturday mornings. After graduating from high school, he enrolled at the Cleveland School of Art to study art and earned his degree

  Kevin Sloan is an American sculptor and painter born in 1958. Kevin grew up in Iowa, taking art classes at the Des Moines Art Center, which piqued his interest in art. After graduating from Des Moines Art Center, Kevin decided to study art in college. Kevin earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in

Joe Sorren is an American lowbrow artist and illustrator known for using cartoonish characters in a dreamy setting in his paintings and illustrations. Sorren was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1970. Joe had his first art encounter at the Chicago Art Museum and started painting in 1991. Joe Sorren attended the North Arizona University, where

  Jiri Anderle is a Czech Contemporary artist born on 14 September 1936 in Pavlikov, Czechoslovakia. Jiri enrolled at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague, where he studied painting and graphic arts. Before graduating in 1961, he studied painting under Professor Anthony Pelc and graphic arts under Professor Vladimir Silovsky. Anderle’s training and formal

Jinnie May is an American watercolor painter known for her realistic paintings. Jinnie has had an interest and passion for art since childhood but it was sidelined due to her making a career in a different field. After she retired from the pharmaceutical sector in 2000, she revived her desire to become an artist, taking

  Richard Miller was an American Impressionist painter born on 22 March 1875 in St. Louis, Missouri. Richard drew and painted as a boy while serving as an assistant to portrait painter; George Eichbaum. In 1891, Richard enrolled to study art at the Washington University St. Louis School of Fine Arts and studied for five

  Richard Miller war ein amerikanischer Maler des Impressionismus, der am 22. März 1875 in St. Louis, Missouri, geboren wurde. Richard zeichnete und malte schon als Junge, als er als Assistent des Porträtmalers George Eichbaum tätig war. 1891 schrieb sich Richard für ein Kunststudium an der Washington University St. Louis School of Fine Arts ein

  Richard Miller è stato un pittore impressionista americano nato il 22 marzo 1875 a St. Louis, nel Missouri. Richard disegnava e dipingeva da ragazzo mentre era assistente del ritrattista George Eichbaum. Nel 1891, Richard si iscrive alla Scuola di Belle Arti della Washington University di St. Louis e studia per cinque anni. Durante l’università,

  Richard Miller fue un pintor impresionista estadounidense nacido el 22 de marzo de 1875 en St. Richard dibujó y pintó de niño mientras trabajaba como ayudante del retratista George Eichbaum. En 1891, Richard se matriculó para estudiar arte en la Escuela de Bellas Artes de la Universidad de Washington de San Luis y estudió

Charles Verbrugghe was a Belgian painter famous for his oil on panel paintings of Bruges city views. Charles was born on 15 June 1877 in Bruges, Belgium, to a shoemaker. He moved to Paris in 1907 to study painting under the tutelage of Florin Van Acker, a master of art. Choosing to stay in Paris,

Dmitry Kustanovich is a contemporary Russian painter born on 29 March 1970 in Minsk, Belarus. Dmitry studied at the Belarusian State Pedagogical University and graduated in 1996. Kustanovich served in the soviet army and worked as a construction worker before making a career in painting. Dmitry Kustanovich is known and distinguished by his originality, the

Dmitry Kustanovich è un pittore russo contemporaneo nato il 29 marzo 1970 a Minsk, in Bielorussia. Dmitry ha studiato presso l’Università Pedagogica Statale Bielorussa e si è laureato nel 1996. Kustanovich ha prestato servizio nell’esercito sovietico e ha lavorato come operaio edile prima di dedicarsi alla pittura. Dmitry Kustanovich è conosciuto e si distingue per

Dmitry Kustanovich es un pintor ruso contemporáneo nacido el 29 de marzo de 1970 en Minsk, Bielorrusia. Dmitry estudió en la Universidad Pedagógica Estatal de Bielorrusia y se graduó en 1996. Kustanovich sirvió en el ejército soviético y trabajó como obrero de la construcción antes de dedicarse a la pintura. Dmitry Kustanovich es conocido y

Duaiv is a contemporary French artist and cellist born near the city of Bordeaux, France, on 26 July 1952. Duaiv showed talent and passion for art and music from an early age, completing his first oil painting when he was only nine. He played in front of the famous Cellist Pablo Casals at the Prade

  Frank Frigyes was born in Budapest on 19 August 1890.  Frigyes’ father was a clerk, but he decided to become a painter. Frigyes’s formal training began at the Hungarian College of Fine Arts in 1908 where he was a student under Ede Balló, Aladár Illvi Aladár, and Tivadar Zemplényi. Frank then enrolled at the

  Dulce Beatriz is a Cuban painter of Spanish origin born on 17 March 1931 in Havana, Cuba. Her father was a bakery manager, and her mother, with whom she shared a name, was a teacher. Following in the steps of her mother, Beatriz decided to pursue a career in teaching. Subsequently, she attended and

Frank Nichols was a famous printmaker and teacher born in Kansas in 1935. Frank was formally educated at the Kansas State Teacher’s College in Emporia, where he received a Bachelor of Arts. Frank then attended Wichita State University and received a Master of Fine Arts degree (MFA) in 1967. Frank taught printmaking at the Fort

Frank Nichols fue un famoso grabador y profesor nacido en Kansas en 1935. Frank recibió educación formal en la Escuela Normal del Estado de Kansas, en Emporia, donde se licenció en Filosofía y Letras. A continuación, Frank asistió a la Universidad Estatal de Wichita y obtuvo un máster en Bellas Artes (MFA) en 1967. Frank

Pierre was a contemporary Brazilian artist born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, to a French father and a Belgian mother on May 16, 1935. Pierre’s father was an artist and taught him fundamental lessons in painting. The early education Pierre got from his father was key to his progression as an artist. Latour traveled the world

  Fred Yates was a reclusive painter known for his Plein-air paintings of the French and English landscapes. Fred was born in Urmston, Lancashire, on 25 July 1922. He served in World War II alongside his twin brother, who was later declared missing in action. After losing his twin brother in World War II, Fred

Valentin Gubarev is a Belarusian painter born in Nizhny Novgorod on April 14, 1948. Valentin is known for his naïve genre of painting. Gubarev’s paintings feature ordinary people living their lives in happiness and sadness. Valentin graduated from the Gorky Art College in Russia. He continued his studies at the Faculty of Graphics at the

Thierry Ona is a French painter born on January 31, 1960, in Bordeaux, France. Over the years, Thierry has displayed uniqueness in his works, using a technique that highlights the colors and gives his paintings light and transparency. Thierry Ona was a landscape architect in his early days before he delved into the art world

Pierre-Auguste Renoir was a French painter who was best known for his use of sparkling colors and light in his paintings, focusing on feminine charms, sensuality, and beauty. Renoir was born in Limoges, Haute-Vienne in France, on February 25, 1841, into a family of artisans, where his father was a tailor and his mother was

Percy Tarrant was a British artist and illustrator born in England in 1855. Tarrant’s father was a bookbinder, which played a major role in Tarrant’s career choice as a book illustrator. Percy Tarrant’s legacy as a famous book illustrator will be carried on by his daughter, Margaret Tarrant, who was also an artist and illustrator.

Michel Boulet is a French painter and illustrator. Michel was born in Marseille, France, on the 7th of September, 1938. His taste and talent for painting and design were evident from a young age, as Michel occupied himself with drawing from his childhood until he was older. Following a career in illustration and graphic design,

Vladyslav Yerko is a Ukrainian contemporary illustrator born in Kyiv, Ukraine on July 1, 1962. Vladyslav Yerko graduated from the Faculty of Book Graphics at the Ivan Fedorov Polygraphic University in 1990. During his time at the University, Yerko won a second-place award in an International Poster Competition in 1987. Vladyslav took up an interest

  Vladimir Rumyantsev was a Russian artist born in Cherepovets, Russia, on February 21, 1957. Vladimir started drawing at the tender age of 4 years, showing his artistic inclinations and prowess, which he subsequently pursued. Vladimir would go on to make a limelight-worthy career of this ability. Rumyantsev moved to St. Petersburg in 1972 and

Juarez Machado is a Brazilian painter, born in 1914 in Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil. Juarez studied fine arts at the School of Art in Parana, Curitiba. Machado started showing signs of talent in art at a very young age, and by the time Machado was 20 years old, he had several awards to his name.

John Baragwanath King was a British landscape painter and watercolor artist born in 1864. John’s place of birth was at Phillack, around Hayle in Cornwall. After giving up his training to become an engineer, Baragwanath King became an artist. John and his wife lived together in St. Austell with their daughter Gladys. During this time,

Elena is an award-winning Russian painter and Illustrator best known for her vibrant, playful oil paintings and illustrations. Elena Zolotnisky was born in 1961 in Moscow, Russia. Elena graduated with a MA in Fine Art and Animation from the Moscow Cinema Academy in 1986. Elena Zolotnitsky worked as a creative director and a freelance illustrator

Edward Hopper was a well-known painter and printmaker in twentieth-century America. Edward was born in Nyack, New York in July 1882.  Edward was one of his parents’ two children, educated in a strict Baptist environment, and went to a private school. Edward started showing signs of talent in drawing at the young age of five.

Elenore Abbott was an American Illustrator born in Lincoln, Maine, in 1875. Abbot studied art at the Philadelphia School of Design for Women before moving on to the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts to further her education in art. Elenore also attended the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Paris, France, before she moved back to Philadelphia

The artist Detlev Nitschke is a German contemporary visual artist best known for his picturesque scenes and outdoor paintings (Plein air), which he developed into designs for maps, books, and calendars. Detlev was born in 1935 in Berlin, Germany, where he was trained as a Lithographer. He also studied and graduated with a degree in

  Giuseppe Pellizza da Volpedo was an Italian painter who employed the divisionist technique in his paintings.  Giuseppe was born on the 28th of July, 1868,  in Volpedo, Italy (a city in the Alessandria province in northern Italy). Giuseppe Pelliza first studied at the technical school of Castelnuovo Scrivia, learning the first elements of drawing.

Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann was a French furniture designer and interior decorator who symbolized the luxury and modernity of Art Deco. Emile-Jacques was born on the 28th of August, 1879 in Paris, where his father ran a successful business painting and designing the interiors of apartments. After his father died, Emile-Jacques took over the business and started

Henri Edmond Cross was a French painter and printmaker widely recognized as a master and principal exponent of Neo-Impressionism. Cross was born in Douai, Nord, in France on 20th May 1856; the only child of his parents. Cross grew up in Lille following his family’s relocation in 1865. Henri Edmond Cross studied at the Ecole

Cecile Veilhan is a French painter born in Nantes, France, in 1965. The artist was best known for painting pieces that imbibe charm, elegance, finesse, and innocence using feminine characters. Cecile was also known for paintings that revealed situations that every woman could relate to. Cecile’s art draws you into a world of femininity and

Gary Bunt is a self-taught British painter. Gary was a farm laborer earlier in his career, and this reflects in his paintings of farmers’ scenes and landscapes in the countryside. Gary accompanied individual paintings with poetic compositions, employing his ability as a poet. Gary was born in 1957 in East Peckham, the United Kingdom. Gary

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Gennady Spirin is a Russian painter and illustrator of children’s books. Gennady is recognized widely for his watercolor style of illustration. Gennady was born in Orekhovo-Zuyevo, Russia on the December 25th, 1948. Gennady relocated to the United States with his wife and sons following the dissolution of the Soviet Union and currently lives in Princeton,