November Artist: Robert Vacco Jr.
Some 34 years ago (around 1992), I stepped in front of some portrait paintings at a local library, and soon I walked away with two original works of art by Stephen Fisher; one of Mark Twain and the other of Robert Louis Stevenson.
Suffice to say I was bitten by some sort of a 'Painting Bug,' prompting me to commission four additional 24x28 portraits from this same artist, which included the likes of Victor Borg, Johnny Cash, Muhammad Ali, and Moby Dick. I began thinking that if this fella could paint, then why not me?
I am an artist by avocation, (from the abstraction) variety. My name is Richard. Nice to meet you.
And thus I entered an era of trial and error. One that heavily advocates borrowing ideas from other artists; and experimenting with methods of pigment application.
I have had no real significant amounts of formal training. And neither would I go so far as to say I am self-taught. Which why I avoid 3 areas of painting in particular. Water colors, tattoo artistry, and realism.
Art Location
Artwork is located in the Main Stairwell and Take 5 Zone.
Purchasing
Art is for sale! Contact the artist directly for pricing.
Phone:
630-280-0214
Email:
fishsaysitall@gmail.com
Gallery
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Completed forms can be sent by email to bdbo@mybpl.org or turned in to the business office during regular business hours.