Born in Glendale, California, Phillip's family moved to Idaho Falls, Idaho at an early age. Phillip's development was subtly starting with drawing and sketching as he grew up. He was drawn to traditional black and white photography and the process of working in a dark room. Moving to Florida to be a film director, he was pulled towards cinematography focusing on composition and lighting.
Phillip's walk toward fine art was a great turning point in his life. Responsible yet searching for a deeper meaning and purpose in his mid-20s, Phillip literally stumbled into a local gallery in Orlando one night. For the first time, he was surrounded by artists who were painting live. Weekends of partying turned into weekends of painting, which turned into painting daily. In only several months, Phillip was creating photorealistic portraiture paintings using watercolors and acrylics.
The challenge began about a year into painting. Galleries were astonished by his ability and the fact that he was an artist that had only been painting for one year. Their objections were all the same, "We love your work but it has to be in oil," and "it has to be more than a pretty face." Phillip's response was, "I have no idea how to paint in oil... but I can figure it out."
View Their CollectionItalian born, Rosso has been living in London/UK since early 2000. She gained a MA in Human Rights and International Relations and worked in advertising before discovering her true call for painting, in her 30s. She retrained then, attending the London Atelier of Representational Art (LARA) part-time and taking private tuition from artists whose work deeply inspired her.
She has won several art prizes, including the 2016 "Emerald Winter Pride Award" (Pride UK), the first prize for the Holly Bush "Emerging Woman Painter Prize" (now Women In Art / WIA Prize), leading to Rosso's first solo exhibition at CASSart headquarters gallery in London.
She won the first prize for the portrait/figurative category at the "Jackson Open Painting Prize" in 2019. She was selected to participate in "Sky Portrait Artist Of The Year" in 2019 and 2021. In 2021, she was finalist in the renown "Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize", which opened doors to collaborations and exhibitions internationally with galleries in US (Sugarlift, RLS, Principle Gallery), Canada (James Baerd Gallery), Norway (Romfjord Gallery), Germany (Stoerpunkt).
More recently she's been selected for ModPortrait 2023, the Royal Institute of Oil Painters (ROI), ING Discerning Eye and the Society of Women Artists SWA, and exhibited at MEAM (Museum Modern Art) in Barcelona, and at the Mall Galleries in London. Her work has been in the cover of "The Artist Magazine" (UK) and Arena Magazine (Australia), and featured in Colossal, International Artist Magazine, Create Mag, Evolved Mag, MyModernMet, Artists&Illustrator, Vogue India.
View Their CollectionInspired by her desire to explore shifting perspectives in the pursuit of "awe," Ellen Fulton uses photography as her window into cultivating mindfulness and well-being. Her art is the result of her expanding view of the world and the interconnectedness she feels. For Ellen, this embodiment leads to a deeper appreciation for the beauty and complexity of life.
Winning her first photography honors in high school, Ellen's work was exhibited at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. During college, she formally studied photography in Florence, Italy where she fed her wanderlust and her passion of the pursuit of "awe." Expanding on this wanderlust as a Master Diver, Ellen's underwater photos have been featured in the Washington Post.
Living with her wife in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Ellen appreciates the natural beauty and abundant wildlife they experience both above and below the ocean's surface. When she is not looking through her own lens, she is partnering with leaders across the globe, as a Master Certified Coach, in support of their awe-inspiring dreams and success.
For a look at Ellen's work, please visit the Bellagio International Gallery at 806 E. Las Olas Blvd in Fort Lauderdale.
View Their CollectionBorn in Pennsylvania in 1964, Guyton had the groundwork set for his artistic career at the age of 6, under the guidance of his father, Michael Guyton, an award winning fine and commercial artist and his mother, Anita Guyton, an Interior Designer and miniature (scale) artist.
In 1984 he attended The Art Institute of Pittsburgh where he studied the fine arts, sculpture, and design theory. He graduated with an Associates Degree in Visual Communications. Since moving to Southern California in 1987, he has worked as a fine and commercial artist doing airbrush illustration, murals and signage.
In 1997 Guyton joined Linda Jones Enterprises/Warner Bros. as a background painter for legendary cartoonist and animator Chuck Jones. During which time he was privileged and honored to study under the late Maurice Noble. Guyton designed and painted many background scenes for Jones, most notable being the background scene for the ?Whats Opera, Doc?? Limited Edition Animation Cell which was included in the films induction into the National Film Registry, an honor bestowed on only 100 films to date for being ?among the most culturally, historically or aesthetically significant films of our time.? becoming the first-ever animation film to be inducted.
View Their CollectionGaylord Ho visiting Bellagio international gallery is always a great pleasure to have the famed artist talking about his bronze art and his parian sculptures. Gaylord's always excited to talk about a new piece being famous for his angels with perfection in their hands and faces. This is a master sculptor at work.
World renowned for his piece that he created for the Vatican "Grace leads me home." This was done for Pope Benedict XVI on his 80th birthday and presented and held on the steps of Saint peters Basilica in front of tens of thousands of people who gathered for the popes Wednesday blessing.
This sculpture relates to the famous piece that is in most the key fine art galleries. "Transcendence" another spectacular sculpture. This piece is usually in a marbled trademarked patina. Staring into a bright light shining on the face and dimming onto the body of the Angel.
Similar patina is done on his three angel sculpture known as "Celebrations." Three graceful angels celebrating the trilogy of emotion, joy honor and praise.
One of his most prestigious pieces is "Vision" holding the crystal ball seeing the past, present and future.
If you haven't seen Gaylords work stop In at Bellagio international gallery 806 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale FL 33301
View Their CollectionIf there was a monarchy for colours and colours only, Advait would be its prodigal caliph. Such a comparison is only befitting to the seven-year-old who started painting since he was not even a year old. He channelizes this fantastic imagination through the canvas in colours and combinations that are well beyond his years. The word "prodigal" fits his passion in true sense, which flourishes by the day with utmost sincerity.
The rhythm in his paintings is noticeable for he can distinguish many hues of a single color. The themes are meditations of the world that he dwells in - of dragons, galaxies, birds, flowers, sea creatures, dinosaurs and so on. These subjects have a tendency to evolve, pursuant to fancies of a young mind. The artistic narratives achieved greater proportions with subjects like the grandiloquent Big Bang, awe-inducing black holes, imaginative aliens and even invention of his dinosaur species like the 'Electrosaurus' that radiate currents in multitude of colours.
The said, the style of painting is acquiring certain etiquette. By spreading the colour on his body first before pouring it on the canvas, Advait gauges the tone and texture and then begins organizing them. His vivid use of colours - the bold splatter and dreamy framework - is a reflection of his actions, his keen streak of arranging and shaping things affects the way he spreads the colours on canvas.
View Their CollectionKai Lava, a Smithsonian Museum featured artist with roots connecting back to Princess Kaiulani of Hawaii and legendary Hawaiian singer Don Ho. Kai found her true love in the art of painting, "Art does not come to me as a thought; I feel it as an uncontrollable pounding in my heart, then I create for absolutely no reason other than to experience bliss."
Kai's artwork has attracted famous collectors, including Mike Tyson, Dionne Warwick, Jon Lovitz, Nicholas Cage, Quincy Jones, Mariah Carey, Conor McGregor, Michael Godard, Gene Simmons, Vince Neil, Steve Aoki, Clive Davis and more. Kai was commissioned to create art for the new Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders. as well as The Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame. She recently completed all the art installations in the award winning Sheltair's new private jet FBO at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport.
Kai Lava was born Ka'iulani Wahinenoilama, meaning "The royal sacred woman searching for knowledge and truth in the highest point of heaven." Kai's family maintains a strong presence today on the island of Oahu in the arts, police and fire departments. When you meet Kai it is clear that she is filled with the Aloha Spirit.
Kai believes that beauty is found in the most humble of places, and she is especially drawn to the beautiful imperfections of life. "Painting is a very spiritual and healing process for me. The feeling is intoxicating and takes me to a place where there is no time. I get lost for hours when painting yet it feels like seconds."
View Their CollectionMeet bronze sculpture artist Nano Lopez. Look closely at Nano Lopez's sculptures and you will discover the bright colors of a Colombian market place, animals precariously laden with pots, fruits, vegetables, birds, bees, geckos, Pre-Colombian and contemporary artifacts. Look closer still and discover a deep respect for life, clearly observed, where everything, even a mischievous goat balanced on a pile of cast away tires is amazing. Nano Lopez is an artist to watch.
Nano Lopez is an artist gifted with the rare ability to see the world as a child sees it, with exploration, wonder, and creativity. He is deeply fascinated by the sometimes troubling mysteries of life and its inherent struggles.
In his artistic process, Nano integrates organic textures and synthetic, human made objects into his bronzes to create pieces of art that reflect the same depth and richness he sees in the world around him. Although colorful and whimsical, Nano’s work is anything but child’s play and invites careful, sustained viewing. The rich and intricate textures and bright colors are subtlety evocative of his native Colombia and of other Latin art, but his depth of understanding and free associations transcend culture and time. They describe a world beyond the borders of ordinary maps where an unfettered imagination allow nature, science, folklore and modern industrialism to exist seamlessly together.
His work invites us to look at the world more carefully and discover for ourselves the rich interconnections of life. It reminds us that the miracle of life exists at all levels, from the patterns on a leaf to the profound mysteries of the universe.
View Their CollectionSignature Style: Whimsical Surrealism & Fantasy filled with intense detail & light-hearted sarcasm.
Artistic Statement: While attending school in Italy, I was inspired by the old Renaissance masters who were able to carve the human form with perfect detail and emotional depth. This style initially charged my interest to begin ceramic sculpting in 2010. I wanted to capture hidden feelings and express people in their most private state, both mentally and physically in keeping with a classical style.
View Their CollectionRegina Lyubovnaya is a graduate of the Moscow School of Arts where her young talent was nurtured by her parents and Soviet teachers. She left her homeland to learn from the masters in Italy and the United States. Lyubovnaya’s education includes the Moscow Institute of Arts and Crafts in Russia and the Florence Academy of Art in Italy. She is also a graduate from Loyola Marymount University and Art Center College of Design.
The essence of her paintings lies in her ability to capture light. Regina’s art has a traditional painterly feel found in the old masters of Europe. Her timeless paintings of flowers, still lifes and portraits are sought after by collectors worldwide. These collectors often remark that they get more compliments on a Regina painting displayed in their home than their other works including Chagall and Picasso!
View Their CollectionAngela Mia is a figurative bronze sculptor known for exalting the human spirit through expressive faces and natural body movement. Her greatest inspiration comes from the individuality of her children. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Clarion University of Pennsylvania and completed post-graduate studies at the University of Madrid, Spain. She is an elected Fellow of the National Sculpture Society, a Master Signature member of American Women Artists, and a Living Master named by the Art Renewal Center (ARC). Angela has received numerous awards, including Best in Show, two Awards of Excellence, Best 3D Work from AWA, and The Purchase Award by the ARC Museum. Her sculptures are displayed in universities, hospitals, parks, and plazas across the USA and are part of private collections worldwide.
In addition to her artistic career, Angela cofounded and is president of FLITE to Freedom, a Dallas-based nonprofit that brings together artists and art lovers to support enslaved and marginalized individuals.
Angela's work is centered on freedom of spirit, aiming to uplift and inspire love and joy in those who view her sculptures. Her process involves a personal connection to her experiences, with each piece beginning as an exploration of light and shadow over form. Angela strives to evoke emotions through details that reflect the complexity of human life, using her work to express deep emotional resonance. She sees her sculptures as exercises in personal growth, both for herself and her viewers.
View Their CollectionBorn in Cleveland, Stephen Muldoon comes from a family of artists. Largely self-taught, he has traveled extensively in Europe, where he was influenced by the Renaissance, and in Central America.
Despite long experience working in multi-media, Muldoon's first love is painting in oil on Metal copper and Aluminum / mixed media.
His range from amazing still-life to landscapes and ocean views are spectacle. He has been inspired by the Florida coastline to create breathtaking studies of the sea, sunsets and landscapes.
Filled with light and life, Muldoon’s canvases reflect virtually every human emotion — as well as his own boundless enthusiasm for his art.
View Their CollectionBouzon Muxo Fine Art is an artistic collaboration of two artists who work simultaneously "Gina Muxo Ramos and Orestes Bouzon".
Gina Muxo Ramos is a self-taught artist who live in Miami, Florida and is working alongside Orestes Bouzon, an artist who studied at the Academy of Art San Alejandro in Cuba. Both Gina and Orestes are well established artist and widely exhibited, who met via the art scene and have developed an amazing friendship and working relationship. During a conversation on how similar both artists are, they discuss creating a joint series that would merge the best of all their techniques and ideas.
This merger gave birth to the series "Carnavale", highlighting the talents of these two artists uniting in their experiences and styles in an explosion of colors that expresses their emotions. This Series gives rise to a unique and original style of this artistic union "Bouzon Muxo".
For Fabian Perez, the purpose of art is to perpetuate beauty. “That is what I am always striving for. God created the world and embellished it with the wonders of nature. I think it is the artist’s job to embellish it with his work.â€
“I am constantly fighting for a more romantic world, one where the woman and the man have defined roles and power isn’t always the goal.†Pausing, he says, “I would like to say that it is not important what you have, but how you enjoy it.â€
Born in 1967 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Fabian had a difficult childhood. His father owned bordellos and nightclubs that were illegal. He also was a gambler. To this day, Fabian remembers the police coming to their home looking for his father who would try to escape through the back door. “So many times he went to jail. I remember when I was very young going to police stations and looking for him.†Eventually his father gave up the business, lost everything and lapsed into depression.
View Their CollectionCristiam is one of the most unique and creatively talented artists in the world today. Creating artwork on out of the ordinary surfaces and with non-typical mediums are his specialty. Some examples are the recreations of masterpieces on the wings of butterflies, 3 dimensional portraits created with only candy, portraits of pop culture icons “painted†with toothpaste and Oil paintings and sculptures with a unique style. He has been the recipient of numerous international art awards and 2 World Records for his unusual and amazing artwork and his pieces are featured in many Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Museums around the world. His abilities and talents have also enabled him to create awe-inspiring, life size sculptures of Elvis, Michael Jackson and Captain America that are all adorned with no less than 25-30 mini portraits/relief style sculptures.
Originally from Mexico, Cristiam and his family have resided in the Orlando area for over 20 years. His constant search for artistic originality motivates him to seek innovative ways to express himself through his artwork. Through his creations, Cristiam aspires to inspire others to set life goals for themselves and to consequently live extraordinary lives that are inspiring to others. His exemplary talents and abilities combined with his kind and caring nature, consistently elevate him and his contributions to the art world and humanity as well.
View Their CollectionMichael Summers was born in Los Angeles sometime during the Carter administration. He grew up in Joshua Tree, California surrounded by a cavalcade of eccentric art-commune inhabiting social dropouts, idealistic dreamers, and rural American free thinkers. Art and creativity surrounded Michael from an early age and has been a pivotal part of his identity throughout his life. He left home in his early twenties and after drifting from Virginia, to Missouri, then Texas, he returned to San Diego, California, finally settling in Oceanside, where he currently lives and works.
A classically trained artist, Michael Summers blends the meticulous techniques of the old-world masters with contemporary, hyper-saturated imagery to create deceptively whimsical paintings, alive with hidden meaning. His paintings take us into a crisp and colorful world, full of nostalgia, splendor, and whimsy. Within each vibrant scene are playful reminders that our everyday lives are filled with wonder, beauty, and magic, if only we allow our eyes to see it.
View Their CollectionRaised in Sarasota, FL Currently Resides in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Laura Whalen has been painting since she was 12-years-old. She pursued her passion working at a local painting studio washing brushes in exchange for free art lessons. Just a year later, at age 13 she was recognized by Let's Create Art and started working as an instructor at the studio. For the next 5 years, she would ride her bike to the studio after school, working along side known artists Clark Prosperi, Victoria Gomez Mayol, Natalia Zezyanova, and others.
She continued to share her love for painting throughout college working as a painting party instructor. She is a firm believer that everyone has the spirit of creativity waiting to be awoken inside them. It just takes a little bravery and a lot of great music to pick up a brush and express yourself. "The greatest joy is seeing a new artist light up when they accomplish a painting they never dreamed they could."
After graduating with her Bachelor's in Digital Media & Design from FGCU, Laura moved to Fort Lauderdale and was discovered by Bellagio International Gallery. With the support and encouragement of this renown gallery, Laura has become a featured artist with her vivid and colorful style. If you're fortunate enough, you may run into this new talent painting live at the gallery.
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Come and enjoy the fabulous works of Dr. Seuss. He is one of the most notable artist of the 20th century.
Author, illustrator, cartoonist, Academy award winner. Still the number one seller of children's books.