Gene Rizzo retired from the art show circuit in 2014. He loves Venice and Venice art fans have a mutual love for him.
We were thrilled that he and his wife, Norma, visited our store on Saturday, during the downtown Venice art show.
He spent the day chatting with his old friends and made many new fans.
If you have never met Gene, you have missed a gem. Not only is he a talented watercolor artist but his stories will charm you.
He graciously posed for pictures.
His smile is contagious.
He warms your soul.
He has a passion for art and paints because he loves it, not because he has too!
He shared stories about his inspiration for each piece.
For instance, "SHOWOFF".
Notice the bird flashing the others and their expressions, especially the bird covering his eyes.
2 comments:
Nice store but beware of 24 hour return policy!!! Bought a print and was cheaply put together, after I hung it noticed you can see staple marks through canvas. So disappointed. Probably won't return.
Nice store but beware of 24 hour return policy!!! Bought a print and was cheaply put together, after I hung it noticed you can see staple marks through canvas. So disappointed. Probably won't return.
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