Exposição de pintura de João de Brito vai estar exposta ao público até ao dia 30 de Novembro

João de Brito en Exposição

6/17/2005 - Provinvetown, MA, Os trabalhos do pintor português João de Brito vai estar expostos a partir do dia 24 de Junho na galeria Thanassi, sita ao número 234 Commercial Road em Provincetown. João de Brito, pintor impressionista-figuraivo tem sido influenciado pelos fauvistas franceses e a essa influência, ele adiciona a sua herança portuguesa, daí resultando as cores vibrantes que denominam o seus óleos. “Eu procuro a beleza do criador e as coisas positivvas do mundo de modo que as minhas pinturas retratam um sentido de esperança no futuro, disse Brito, “não é fantasia, mas sim o lado bonito da realidade”.
De Brito foi nado e criado no arquipélgo dos Açores, cresceu e viviu na costa leste dos Estados Unidos e de momento reside na cidade de Capitola, no estado da California. A cidade de Capitola tem sido fonte de inspiração para Brito que também viaja pelo mundo à pricura das cores vibrantes da Natureza, tão caracteristicas da sua pintura.
Recentemente, Brito passou duas semanas em Itália, mais própriamente em Roma, explorando e capturando as cores da Tuscania. “O meu objectivo é que as pessoas se sintam bem quando olham para as minhas pinturas, eu procuro o brilho no olhar e no sorriso nos lábios”.

Esta exposição de pintura vai estar exposta ao público até ao dia 30 de Novembro,

sendo considerado o pintor que até agora mais tem exposto na cidade de Capitola.

As obras de De Brito têm sido adquiridas por particulares, agencias do governo, museus, por grandes companhias. As suas obras têm sido bem aceites pelos locais por onde tem viajado, California, Washington, peninsula de Monterey, New England, Açores e Portugal. “Às vezes sinto-me como um peixe a nadar na corrente, disse Brito na sua relação com as imagens que cria, mas a maior parte das pessoas está cansada dessa onde de tristeza e ha necessidade de se sentirem mais leves”.
A Galeria Thanassi está na 234 Commercial e para mais informações telefone para 508-4870233.

Local Artist Displays Works in New Zealand Gallery

Impressionist João de Brito Paints along the Bay of Plenty

3/11/2005 - CAPITOLA, CA—A three-week visit to New Zealand has turned into an international showing opportunity for local artist João de Brito. In early February, de Brito landed in Tauranga with plans to tour the countryside with friends who’d moved to the South Pacific Island. Instead, the impressionist artist found himself with oil paints, brushes and canvases, painting landscapes and seascapes along the Bay of Plenty. “The topography was extremely lush and green – it reminded me of my homeland,” said de Brito who was born and raised in the Portuguese Azores Islands. “I was so comfortable and inspired that I let go of my touring plans and allowed the artist to go to work.”

As de Brito traversed the Bay of Plenty coastline and set up his easel, he often painted alongside Maori artist Jo Puha, w ho lives in London and was on holiday visiting family. According to de Brito, the native New Zealand creatives shared their stories and their hearts, bringing the culture and the experience to life. “Spending time with the Maori was a highlight for me,” de Brito explained. “They helped me capture the essence of New Zealand and as a result, I was able to transform its beauty and strength onto canvas.”

During his Papamoa Beach stay, De Brito’s talents were made known to
Local ceramic artist Maureen Ball who with five other partners own and operate the Pyromania Art Center in downtown Tauranga, a city nicknamed ‘The Oceanic Paradise of New Zealand.’ Today, eight of de Brito’s New Zealand paintings are featured in the gallery, which is known internationally for its excellence in New Zealand arts and crafts. “I am honored that fellow artists appreciate my work and my representation of their countryside,” de Brito said.

De Brito has lived in the Monterey Bay Area for 20 years and displays many of his works at the Thanassi Gallery in Provincetown, Massachusetts, Nido Gallery in Monterey, California, and Many Hands Galleries in Capitola and Santa Cruz.

De Brito not only draws from his Portuguese roots when painting in oils, he incorporates influences by great French fauvists and early California impressionists such as August Gay, Seldon Gile and others. He has enjoyed successful shows in Washington D.C., New England, San Francisco, San Jose California, Ponta Delgada and Vila Franca do Campo, Azores. 

Conheça o artista pintor João de Brito

Conheça o artista pintor João de Brito

1/31/2005 - Conheça o artista pintor João de Brito.

João de Brito é um artista pintor imprissionista, como tantos outros artistas Californianos influenciados pelos grandes pintores franceses Fauvistas.
Pintando ao ar livre, ou dentro do seu estúdio (a la prima) João viaja extensamente para poder capturar a atmosfera criando assim a verdadeira emoção da arte.
Natural do arquipelego dos Açores, desde criança que se viu rodeado da beleza natural das ilhas Açorianas e de individuos dedicados à arte.
O seu desenvovimento creativo continuou depois de ter emigrado para a Nova Inglaterra. Foi residente das cidades litorais de Boston e Newport em Rodhe Island. Mais tarde mudou-se para a California aoende continuou a desenvolver os seus estudos, mas sempre dentro do mundo creativo, trablhando como director de arte para uma editora e mais tarde director de arte e "Marketing Consultant" numa companhia de publicidade.
Estudou nos Estados Unidos como na Europa e teve e felecidade de aprender pela mão de artistas internacionalmente conhecidos. Atraido pela beleza da costa Californiana, reside actualmente na area de Monterey com a sua familia.
João de Brito acredita que a arte deve produzir ao mesmo tempo emoção e pensamento. Enquanto uma peça de arte deve mostrar a emoção e o temperamento do artista, tem que forçosamente mostrar pensamento controlado e revelar uma magia, ja que "uma pintura nunca deve morrer".
A suas peças de arte fazem parte de varias coleçções privadas tanto na Europa como nos Estados Unidos.
Qualquer pegunta sobre a sua arte pode ser obtida através do email:

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Nido Gallery

Nido Gallery exhibits panoramic series by Joao de Brito

11/12/2004 - Moss Landing, CA—Portuguese- American artist João de Brito, painting California scenes not only unleashes creativity, but brings a sense of well-being and familiarity. Starting October 30, 2004, de Brito’s nature-inspired oils – gleaned from many scenic sites around Elkhorn Slough nature reserve – will be available for viewing at the Nido Gallery in Moss Landing until January 22, 2005.
Having lived in California for more than 25 years, de Brito has spent a lot of time painting its natural beauty. As a result, he is often stirred to put brush to canvas, depicting his own California imagery with vibrant colors. “Sometimes I think I see colors much different then most people,” de Brito explains. “I wander away from the most visited places at different times of the day so my paintings offer unique perspectives with unusual shades, sites and angles.”
De Brito not only draws from his Portuguese - Azorean roots when painting in oils, he incorporates influences by great French fauvists, early California and Portuguese impressionists

The six paintings in the artist’s current series ,of the Elkhorn Slough grasslands, rolling hills, groves of eucalyptus and Monterey pine provide a focal point.
Most recently de Brito exhibited his art in Provincetown, Massachusetts, San Jose, Santa Cruz and Capitola, California.
He just returned from a painting trip in Italy, for upcoming winter-spring exhibits.” I travel extensively to have accurate knowledge of my next painting”

In California De Brito is represented by Many Hands Gallery’s in Santa Cruz and Capitola, in Cape Cod, Thanassi Gallery represents him in Provincetown.
“I paint from my heart so I’m honored that people enjoy my work,” says de Brito. “I will continue doing what I love and hoping that others will continue to see the value.” De Brito has the most painting exhibiting of this group of artist at the Nido Gallery 7951 Moss Landing Road , Moss Landing, CA.

For more information go to www.nidomosslanding.com
or call 831-632-3801 

Nido Gallery

Nido Gallery exhibits Coastal Wetlands series by Joao de Brito

11/9/2005 -
Nido Gallery exhibits Coastal Wetlands series by Joao de Brito

11/05/2005 - Moss Landing, CA—Portuguese- American artist João de Brito, returns for the second year with his paintings of Coastal Wetlands scenes, with his colorful pallet he brings a sense of well-being and familiarity. Starting November 12th
de Brito’s nature-inspired oils – gleaned from many scenic sites around Elkhorn Slough nature reserve will be available for viewing and purchase at Nido Gallery in Moss Landing until January 27, 2006. Having lived in Northen California for more than 27 years, de Brito has spent a lot of time painting its natural beauty. As a result, he is often moved to put brush to canvas, depicting his own California imagery with vibrant colors. “Sometimes I think I see colors much different then most people,” de Brito explains. “I wander away from the most visited places at different times of the day so my paintings offer unique perspectives with unusual shades, sites and angles.” De Brito not only draws from his Portuguese - Azorean roots when painting in oils, he incorporates influences by great French fauvists, early California impressionists. The current series of ten paintings of Elkhorn Slough provide the focal point. _
This year, de Brito has exhibited his art in Georgia, Massachusetts, Portugal, Oakland, Santa Cruz and Capitola, California._“I paint from my heart so I’m honored that people enjoy my work,” says de Brito. “I will continue doing what I love and hoping that others will continue to see the value.” De Brito has five paintings exhibiting at the Nido Gallery 7951 Moss Landing Road , Moss Landing, CA. Tel.831-632-3801 web site www.joaodebrito.com

Portuguese Visionary Exhibits Paintings of Paradise

Capitola, California

4/24/2003 - Joao de Brito will display his art at the Many Hands Gallery located at 510 Bay Avenue in Capitola.

With successful shows in the Bay Area, Washington D.C., New England and the Azores during 2002, de Brito resolved to share his visual perceptions at home and to personalize his paintings with Northern California landscapes and seascapes.

"For several years I celebrated the heart of my homeland," de Brito said, referring to the Island of St. Michael in the Azores. "I painted from the eyes of a young boy – from my memories as a child, along with things I observed on my many return visits. For this show, I painted from the eyes of a man who is fortunate enough to live amid such beauty. I often refer certain places along the California Coast as paradise."

De Brito not only draws from his Portuguese roots, he is influenced by great French fauvists, and ironically, by many early California impressionists such as August Gay, Seldon Gile, Armin Hansen, Franz Bischoff and the "great" female artist E. Charlton Fortune. .

As the featured artist at Many Hands Gallery, 11 of de Brito’s works will hang along one wall for viewing and will be available for sale.

While painting has always been De Brito’s main passion, he spent many years as an art director and marketing consultant. Today, his energies are focused on creating art that produces both emotion and thought. "My paintings must say something; they must live on in the mind’s eye."

To view and/or purchase João de Brito’s paintings, visit the Many Hands Gallery at
511 Bay Avenue in Capitola California.
You can contact Joao de brito by phone: 408-348-3400

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