The portrait of Brother Fernando reveals the character of a generous, compassionate and kind man. Fernando has done work for the city of LA, providing health services to the homeless and poor. He is also an avid runner who has a mischievous sense of humor and a sparkling smile.

In Adrian Gottlieb’s oil painting, Crimson, the artist contrasts the intensity of his model’s fiery locks by capturing her in a moment of thoughtful conversation. Her expression is demure as she looks gently downward, perhaps in search of a gracious reply. The subject is reminiscent of the Pre-Raphaelite artist Dante Gabriel Rossetti’s muse, the red-haired […]

The title, Flight, is meant to describe the freedom the painting inspires. Pure fantasy, Flight creates a dreamscape in which to indulge and delight one’s imagination.  The viewer is transported to a psychological landscape, where lush textures and soft light are at play. One’s mind is set free to wander through this highly sensuous piece.

The tales of beautiful women luring men to destruction by leading them with the sound of their sweet voices come from Greek mythology. A Siren was thought to be a half human female and half bird. As described in Homer’s Odyssey there were two Sirens living on an island located between Aeaea and the rocks of Scylla […]