Anthony Ackrill More Art
Anthony Ackrill was born in Alaska in 1958 but spent most of his childhood in Florida and Ohio. He decided to pursue painting at a relatively late age. Subsequently, he studied graphic design and worked as an art director at an established advertising agency. Also, he designed his line of humorous greeting cards, which sold internationally. Following this period, Ackrill began to study drawing and painting on his own. After winning awards in several local and regional art contests, as well as selling some of his paintings, he sought a more formal education to help develop his talent. Ackrill found an excellent atelier-styled school for artists in Florence, Italy, and enrolled in late 1995, at the age of 37. In his second year in Florence, Ackrill began teaching anatomy to his fellow students, and then also taught drawing and painting. After five years of painting and teaching in Florence, Italy, he returned to Florida, where he now has his studio.
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Found Objects, Oil
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A minimalist realistic still life of an open pomegranate by artist Christopher Garvey. The tart fruit is cut in three portions with its seeds scattered around...
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Oil
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A realistic painting of an assortment of glassware set atop a wooden desk by artist Christopher Garvey. A fitting muted back...
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Oil
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"Perfection is what comes to mind when looking at the work of the Almighty," says artist Jo Galang. "I found these captivating, perfect beauties at the grocer...
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Oil
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Artist Jo Galang says this piece was inspired by a lovely bouquet she received from her son and his girlfriend on Mother's Day. "It was so beautiful, and the ...
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Oil
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Artist Christopher Garvey presents a group of varying glassware in different colors, sizes, and shapes. Set against a tonal background, the focus is drawn to ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Anthony Ackrill More Art
Oil
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"Being a single father and working a full-time job limits the time I have to paint," shares artist Christopher Garvey. "This...
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Oil
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After arranging the composition for this floral still life, artist Nicole Lamothe was immediately attracted to the soft warm lig...
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Oil
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Oil, Board
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Artist Guigen Zha displays elegant lotuses with broad fleeting leaves. He paints the poetic piece with his unique style dubbed virtu...
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Oil
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A lotus flower sways in the breeze among the high and low leaves. Artist Guigen Zha pictures a cultural symbol of purity in a poetic interpretation. "It is li...
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Oil
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Part of Onelio's ongoing series centered around people occupied in various simple tasks. This painting depicts a butcher at work in his shop - it could be a s...
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Oil
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Artist Guigen Zha paints a realistic image of lotuses with a subtle spatial illusion. He shows the beauty of the flower's mysterious...
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Anthony Ackrill More Art
Oil


