Original Oil Painting by Lorusso " in a World of His Own"

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Artist Joseph Lorusso of Chicago, Illinois received his formal training at the American Academy of Art. He received his B. … Read more Artist Joseph Lorusso of Chicago, Illinois received his formal training at the American Academy of Art. He received his B. F. A. degree from the Kansas City Art Institute.
His Italian descent exposed him to art and works of the masters at at early age. He was especially drawn to the works of Sargent and Sorolla.

His figurative works reveal keen observation of textures, and compositions. This painting evokes restful escape and timeless connection to many eras.

We loved this original oil painting because no matter what formal tours in enjoyed in Europe, we always felt the warm renaissance culture enjoying a glass of wine at a neighborhood cafe or bistro and community as it happened around us. The oil brushstrokes capture the warmth and mood of those settings wonderfully. See less