Angelo Di Francesco
I am a contemporary artist from Toronto, Canada who is inspired and influenced by past and present Canadian art, Impressionism, and use of colour, and light. Although I have been sketching, drawing and painting all my life, it has only been in the last few years that my passion to create has become a full time endeavour. I have been able to share my deep love of art, the stories that inspire each piece, and their personal meaning. I do hope you are touched by them as well.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
Art has always been a big part of my life. As far back as I can remember, I have always drawn, painted, etched and created. I have seen the world as if every image, moment and place could be a drawing or a painting.
I have used many different mediums, such as watercolour, acrylics, and pastels over the years but I am most passionate about oil on canvas. I love vibrant colour, and brush strokes that creates energy.
I am inspired by the places I visit, the people I meet; a walk, a hike, a memory. Many of my pieces are directly influenced by these moments. They inspire me to capture their essence.
I am a contemporary artist from Toronto, Canada who is inspired and influenced by past and present Canadian art, Impressionism, and use of colour, and light. Although I have been sketching, drawing and painting all my life, it has only been in the last few years that my passion to create has become a full time endeavour. I have been able to share my deep love of art, the stories that inspire each piece, and their personal meaning. I do hope you are touched by them as well.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
Art has always been a big part of my life. As far back as I can remember, I have always drawn, painted, etched and created. I have seen the world as if every image, moment and place could be a drawing or a painting.
I have used many different mediums, such as watercolour, acrylics, and pastels over the years but I am most passionate about oil on canvas. I love vibrant colour, and brush strokes that creates energy.
I am inspired by the places I visit, the people I meet; a walk, a hike, a memory. Many of my pieces are directly influenced by these moments. They inspire me to capture their essence.
$125.00
Acrylic on canvas board.
12.25x15.50"
Sometimes when reaching for light, there is a need to be bold. I'm in a place in my life where I need to brush myself off, get up and strive for colour and light. Be bold. Dare to be. Dare to feel. I was struck by the twilight one evening and was moved by the iridescent glow of vibrant colour and light through the leaves. Autumn dazzles and slapped me awake. Feel the beginning of something. Awaken and feel.
$125.00
Acrylic on canvas board.
12.25x15.50"
There's something special that happens when you allow yourself to see with your heart through the eyes of inspiration. Shades of colour, depth of light, and beauty seem to be all around. When I pause and take in my surroundings, I'm filled with the joy of the moment. This is what I felt and this is how I paint. Inspired by love, filled with hope, and touched by deep love. The Bruce trail never disappoints me.
$100.00
Acrylic on canvas board.
12.25x15.50"
Mystic morning is an acrylic painting that captures a dreamy sunrise at Bluffers Park Marina in Scarborough Toronto. Truly a mystic morning!
$150.00
Oil on canvas board.
12.25x15.50"
A view of the Toronto Cityscape from the islands. Wonderful when friends can enjoy a day out on the Lake!
$80.00
Oil on canvas board.
9x11"
Oia Kiss, is a tribute to this wonderful Greek City on the Island of Santorini. When the sun sets, the whitewashed houses seem to turn many colours as colour and light play with the view. This is my stylized en plein air painting of just one of these moments.
$95.00
Oil on canvas.
8x10"
Autumn leaves and autumn colours inspire this piece. It is based on a hike in the Georgian Bay area of Ontario.
$100.00
Oil on canvas board.
12.25x15.50"
A painting done in Trinity Bellwoods Park. I quickly added layer upon layer of colours to get the effect of leaves with light filtering through. Shadows and wonderful light dancing on the grass that caress the lovers in the park. They are captured in their own world, with promises of love, tender touch, and passionate kisses. Are they young lovers? First lovers? Forever lovers? Second time lovers? The world needs more love.
$100.00
Oil on canvas board.
15.50x12.25"
While sitting on a park bench in Trinity Bellwoods Park near Little Italy and Little Portugal, I was able to watch, drink in the sights and sounds all around and let the sun, the memories and emotions inspire me. This painting is personal but I hope you sense the love I feel in this moment. Let the "Red Rocket" glide by on its way to tomorrow. As it goes by, let's sit for a while, you and I, and enjoy this moment. May it last forever.
$100.00
Acrylic on canvas board.
15.50x12.25"
On July 29, I had an incredible day spent on Lake Ontario. I traveled from Bluffers Park Marina across Toronto's magnificent harbour, to Toronto's islands. The day was magnificent, the scenery incredible, and the memories created by friends priceless. I decided to paint this moment to commemorate the day.
$100.00
Acrylic on canvas board.
12.25x15.50"
An en plein air painting capturing a moment in Mississauga on Vicar Gate. Drive. Light and colour and the feel of this moment.
$100.00
Oil on canvas board.
12.25x15.50"
Gooderham Building Toronto. Isn't it wonderful when lovers go for a walk. When they do, nothing else exists. It's as if they are in there own world. The Flatiron building, shops and restaurants and the beginning of the modern Toronto skyline become their wonderland. Hand in hand on a twilight walk, love conquers all. Layers of colour, shadows and final touches complete this vignette of love.
$100.00
Oil on canvas board.
15.50x12.25"
Hear the thunder and rush of deep waters cascading over the edge and watch the cloud of mist perpetually engulf you. Niagara Falls Canada is truly a feast for the senses that gets your heart pumping. It's no wonder that honeymooners flock here. I painted with a mindful minimalism in my style with quick and energetic brushstrokes. I want to share my journey of discovery and the feel of this magnificent natural wonder.