Joao de Brito Accepted into Private Arts Association

De Brito Invited into The Beachcombers

7/26/2005 - Capitola Painter Accepted into Private Arts Association
Impressionist João de Brito Makes an East Coast Impression

CAPITOLA, CA—On June 25, 2005, artist João de Brito was in Provincetown, Massachusetts for the opening of an exhibit at Thannassi Gallery. Following the reception, de Brito became the first Portuguese artist invited and accepted into The Beachcombers, a long-standing private organization that promotes fellowship among men engaged in the fine arts. Former members include an extensive line of well-known artists and writers such as American painter Charles Hawthorne, Ross Moffett, and literary greats John Dos Passos and Harry Kemp
“It is a great honor to have been invited into the organization,” said de Brito. “As an artist it will be a great outlet for me to talk about my work and to connect with talented individuals from all over the world.”
De Brito is a native of the Azores who immigrated to the United States with his family at age 10. Having grown up on the East Coast, the impressionist/figurative painter said he feels right at home at The Beachcombers headquarters, which is located on the Provincetown shoreline. Currently, de Brito lives in Capitola, California – a port city and a West Coast haven for artists and writers.
De Brito often travels abroad for inspiration and enlightenment. He recently

returned from a Portuguese government-sponsored trip where he toured the region with 16 writers, poets and artists from the US, Brazil and Canada. The Creative results include many new paintings depicting the beauty of Sao Miguel, St. George and Faial islands, several of which will be published in a ‘point of reference’ publication intended to promote the Portuguese culture through words and visual representation.
According to de Brito, membership in The Beachcombers provides an opportunity for the West Coast-based artist to return to the Eastern shore where his roots and heritage were established. “I have spent more than 20 years along the California coast and have enjoyed every moment, and yet I still feel at home in Provincetown,” explained de Brito. “What I have learned over the years is that life is a journey and that the path never ends at the city limits. There’s a world out there that I am a part of, and through my art, I can capture glimpses in order to share what I see with others.”
When he paints, De Brito draws from his Portuguese roots and incorporates influences by great French fauvists and early California impressionists such as August Gay, Seldon Gile and others.