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.
$100.00
Oil on canvas board.
15.50x12.25"
Starlight twinkles and dancing moonlight reflections on a pond at night. I imagine this Lovely waterlily emitting it's own light when it reflects in the water, one glorious bloom made more bright and beautiful because of the reflection. A blazing, romantic light, petals on petals, colour on colour, love on love caught beautifully like lovers in the night in their warm embrace. Two as one forever on this canvas. Beautiful, fiery and forever.
$100.00
Oil on canvas board.
15.50x12.25"
I've completed this piece with dynamic light and movement. It has it's own spirit, energy and is filled with purpose. It wants to be seen and appreciated. East meets West in a beautiful dance of love, tradition, and respect. A perfect compliment built on reverence, love of the divine and pure spiritual and physical beauty. There are two blossoms here to make that statement.
$100.00
Oil on canvas board.
15.50x12.25"
I had the privilege of doing some en plein air painting in Old Meadowdale Village. I am part of a Mississauga en plein air group that meets in various settings . I decided to use oil paints and worked out all of the logistics. Unfortunately, it started to rain 45 minutes in so we all had to pack up and go. Interestingly, raindrops on oil is an effect! A very interesting one. Here's the final result. Very effective and quite lovely!
$225.00
Oil on canvas.
20x16"
Northern Sky, Muskoka, Ontario. Oil on Canvas, 16 x 20. I have been a sky gazer all my life. It's just so incredibly to watch it shift and change. Clouds, colour, mist, atmosphere and points of light! Sometimes we are lucky enough to catch a glimpse of something magnificent if we just look up! Nothing quite like the Northern Lights!
$125.00
Oil on canvas.
10x8"
Siena Standing Tall, Siena, Tuscany, Italy. Oil on Canvas, 8 x 10. Siena is one of the most magical cities in Tuscany. It's filled with enchanting streets, colour, history, great food and people. Love that it is a beacon of light, a must see place that will always stand tall.
$850.00
Oil on canvas.
18x24"
Peaceful, Quiet, Brilliant. Oil on Canvas, 18 x 24. This is the fourth in the Peaceful, Quiet Series of paintings.
I've added all the details to the water and given it a layering that truly gives the water a glistening shimmering dance of light. The sun has been blended in but it has it's own light as well. The overall feel of the painting is joy. Uplifting and a true tribute to joyous, ever-changing light. Bright, far-reaching and so beautiful. I chose Vivaldi's Four seasons, concerto in E minor for Violin captures the joy painted in this painting.
$1,200.00
Oil on canvas.
18x24"
Peaceful, Quiet, Radiant. Oil on Canvas, 18 x 24.This is the third in the Peaceful, Quiet Series of paintings. The painting is complete and I'm happy to say, it radiates light and energy. When I look at the painting, I get that spiritual feeling felt on my hike towards Crawford Lake. The warmth of the sun, it's energy, trees standing strong, and a feeling of love all around! Heartfelt and truly beautiful. The painting changes the light that streams through the trees into a Cathedral of light as if the canopy of branches have become rose windows.
$4,000.00
Oil on canvas.
30x48"
Through the leaves, Oil on Canvas, 30 inches by 48 inches (76 cm by 122 cm) I've completed this painting and it has been a true labour of love. It's a painting that is a metaphor for much more on so many levels. We can all choose to walk past the dried leaves infront of us, push past those distractions or barriers, walk through cold waters towards light and love. We can't be afraid of moving forward because there is much to see, feel and explore. I choose light. I choose to be daring. I choose love always. So take my hand and walk with me. Let's make this an adventure filled with hope and love. What do you see beyond the leaves?
$700.00
Acrylic, ink, oil on canvas.
20x20"
Twilight of a day but also tepresents the twilight of the year. So much beauty if we take the opportunity to look for the light in our life. And with the end of each day or year there is hope! Hope that twinkles and dances on the waters of the new year. And there is love that will bend through trees, cross oceans, and warm your way. With every end there is a beginning. Follow the light and your heart.
$1,000.00
Oil on canvas.
24x18"
Out of the Shadows, Oil on Canvas. 18 inches by 24 inches (61 cm x 46 cm). I've completed this painting using a new process that is slightly different with diluted oil paint layered systematically. The atmosphere and light in this works has punch. I feel this painting is sassy, has attitude and it's own soul. When we move out of the ever changing colours of the shadows, where reds and blues collide, who knows what emotions are stirred. Move to the light, move towards love. Find that radiance and warmth to bath in and perhaps, every now and then be bold.
$1,600.00
Oil on canvas.
30x24"
Classic Rock, Oil on Canvas, 24 inches (61 cm) x 30 inches (76 cm). Paintings are an interesting process because they are always more than one thing. Yes this is a painting of two trees on an outcrop rock Island in Georgian Bay on a hot and hazy summer day. No doubt about it. But it's also a metaphor of love against all odds with two intertwined and interwoven spirits in an open armed embrace for the ages. All love should be as daring and bold. So, stand tall and hold on tight and enjoy the embrace!
$1,200.00
Oil on canvas.
18x24"
Peaceful, Quiet, Beautiful. Oil on Canvas, 18 x 24. This is the second in the Peaceful, Quiet Series of paintings. The painting is complete and drying. I'm very pleased with the result. The multilingual mantra of Peaceful, Quiet, Beautiful was a very moving experience for me and reflects the multicultural fabric of my great country. Stronger because of the wonderful mix of cultures and people. This red heart is beating passionately and with much love. This is a tribute to Canada with 100 languages and cultures reflected on each red maple leaf. Each echo the phrase, Peaceful , Quiet, Beautiful.