Santiago Carbonell was born in 1960 in Quito, Ecuador with Spanish nationality. He emigrated to Mexico in 1986 where he married María Gabriela. He is the father of four Mexican children and currently resides in the city of Queretaro, Mexico.
Figurative | Contemporary art
Figurative art is a type of art that depicts recognizable objects or figures, such as humans, animals, landscapes, and still life objects. It can range from realistic depictions to stylized or abstract representations. Figurative art has a long history and can be found in a variety of cultures and artistic traditions. While it often includes depictions of the human figure, it can also include other subjects, such as animals or objects, and may be created using various media, such as painting, drawing, sculpture, and more.
Francesca Strino was born in 1979 in Naples, Italy. She was born into an artistic family. Francesca’s powerful paintings reflect the influence of her father, Maestro Gianni Strino.
For Michael Van Zeyl, portraiture is much more than a one-sided translation of the artist’s point of view taking form in a subject. It’s an engaging visual dialogue that renders a soul in light, shadow and pigment, continuing the conversation for future generations to appreciate.
Serge Marshennikov was born in 1971 in Ufa in the USSR. Serge painted from a very young age, and his mother encouraged his study of art, arranging private lessons and studies in art studios.
Matt Abraxas studied from the world-renown Ted Seth Jacobs in the Anjou region of France, and then from Jeffrey Watts at the Watts Atelier in California. These two approaches of education continue to influence Matt’s painting and his appreciation for an academic study of art.
Renso Castaneda was born in Lima Peru in 1970 – Graduated from the National Superior School of Fine Arts of Peru.
Zhaoming Wu ( 吴兆铭 ) was born in 1955 in Guangzhou (China). In 1979 he graduated from Shanghai College of Light Industry, majoring in decorative arts and modeling.
Andrew Atroshenko was born in 1965 in the city of Pokrovsk, Russia. Accepted as a gifted child in 1977 into the Children’s Art School, Andrew graduated with honors in 1981. Two years later, Andrew entered Bryansk Art College, and in 1991 was accepted at one of the most prestigious art schools in the world, the St. Petersburg Academy of Art.
Seth Couture uses acrylic paints and mediums to achieve the effect of layers, vibrant color, and high energy. His works feature an emotional translation through the use of bold movement, harmony, and cool atmospheric colors.
I’m a realist artist residing in the Vallejo, California. While oil is my favorite medium, I also work in graphite, charcoal, acrylic, and gouache. My artwork reflects on themes of values and exquisite beauty, real or imaginary.