Category: Artist of the Day

Luca Giordano was born on October 18, 1634 in Naples.  He was a Baroque painter and printmaker sometimes jokingly called “Luca fa presto,” which means “Luca paints quickly.”  He was known for the vibrant color in his work, and as is evidenced by the paintings featured … Continue readingDream of Solomon by Luca Giordano

Childe Hassam was an American impressionist painter born on October 17, 1859.  He received little formal training, but he did extensive traveling nationally and abroad in order to study the masters.  He lived in France for a time so that he could take lessons, but … Continue readingThe Avenue in the Rain by Childe Hassam

“James” Jacques Joseph Tissot was a French artist and illustrator born on October 15, 1836.  He was best known for painting fashionable women and Bible scenes.  His father was a drapery merchant and his mother was a hat designer and devout Catholic, so the source … Continue readingThe Garden Bench by James Tissot

Martiotto Albertinelli was born in Florence, Italy on October 13, 1474.  When he was twelve years old, he began to be tutored by Cosimo Rosselli with Fra Bartolomeo.  Bartolomeo and Albertinelli became close friends and as they grew together, their styles became so similar that … Continue readingVirgin and Child by Mariotto Albertinelli

Jean-Antoine Watteau was born on October 10, 1684 in France.  His style was Baroque, and he re-introduced color and a lively motion to his work in a time when the subject matter of art was much more rigid and less joyful.  He painted Italian comedy … Continue readingThe Dance by Jean-Antoine Watteau

Frederic Remington was a man of many talents, to use the cliche–he was an American painter, sculptor, illustrator, and writer.  His area of interest was the dying American West, his passion to bring the lives of cowboys, Indians, and cavalry to the eyes of the … Continue readingAiding a Comrade by Frederic Remington

Pierre Bonnard was born on October 3, 1867 in France.  He was a painter and printmaker best known for his vibrant and dreamlike paintings, often depicting his wife.  His passion was to paint scenes of intimacy, and from memory and notes–rather than the rehearsed quality … Continue readingThe Letter by Pierre Bonnard

Camilla d’Errico was born on September 30…and since she’s still around and some people are sensitive about age and such, I’ll leave it at that!  She’s a comic artist and one of those inspiring people who made art and creativity her living–successfully.  She works in … Continue readingPaper Hearts by Camilla d’Errico

Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio was born on September 29, 1571 in Milan.  He was an influential Italian artist of the Baroque era and was considered the most famous painter in Rome.  He is believed to have influenced several well-known and much-loved artists, including Rembrandt, Bernini … Continue readingNativity with St. Francis and St. Lawrence by Caravaggio

Théodore Géricault was born in Rouen, France on September 26, 1791.  He was one of the earliest painters of the Romantic period and was very influential to the art of that time.  Shown below are some of the works he did which fit that Romantic … Continue readingEvening by Théodore Géricault