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Internationally Renowned Artist Comes to Exhibit current works of An established California landscape painter admired especially for his expressive use of brilliant colors. De Brito is known for his landscapes, seascapes and skyscapes, he has often looked to his homeland for inspiration, imbuing his Azorean images with vivid colors and a powerful emotion that, in the words of a commentator, convey “paradise on earth” and “reach out to the viewer’s soul.” It is this dialogue that his images elicit the positive feeling out of a painting the viewer can identify with and hope for that distinguishes his work. His art creates its own joyful environment and reflects a celebration of life, an enduring vision of a brighter world. “In my work I seek to understand and incorporate roots through an identification João de Brito was born in 1958 in Vila Franca do Campo, in the island of São Miguel, Azores, and grew up in an artistic milieu. De Brito immigrated with his family to New England in 1968 and later moved to California, fascinated by its coastal beauty. He studied art in Europe and the US and was associated and painted with several well-known artists. His influences include the French fauves, the early California impressionists, the Society of Six, Nathan Oliveira and E. Charlton Fortune, as well as the Azorean artist Domingos Rebelo and the Portuguese painter Vieira da Silva. De Brito travels extensively to paint en plein air, the method which underlies his landscape- and nature-based art. He has just returned from a painting tour in Europe and currently returned to Costa Rica for the fifth time inspired by its natural beauty. João and his wife discovered The Hidden Garden Café for a wonderful lunch last spring, during his painting trip and loved the Gallery and the entire concept of a small cultural center surrounded by natural beauty. Upon returning this year, it was a mandatory stop on the way to Playa Carrillo and was delighted to find that the Gallery is thriving and also added an organic market & fair. Upon meeting Cheryl, who has been behind this vision - there a mutual sharing of appreciation for nature and art brought about an invitation to exhibit at the Gallery and share the paintings he’s creating during this visit. João loves to come here to paint because there are no distractions; he loves the colors, peacefulness, sound of nature, people and of course the weather. De Brito is represented by galleries on both coasts of the US and has exhibited in numerous solo shows from New Zealand to Portugal and his work is in private collections and museums throughout North America and Europe. For more information about João de Brito and his full collection, please visit http://www.joaodebrito.net Hidden Garden’s Art Gallery For More Information Please Call |