ABOUT DANIEL A. RIZZI

Daniel is a self-taught Artist specializing in both Plein Air and Studio Original Oil Paintings. 

BACKGROUND

Since a very young age he has always had an interest in Art, as of late specializing in both Plein Air and Original Studio Paintings.  He has endeavored to pull the viewer into the completed artwork by applying various painting techniques.   For the most part he is a self taught artist. Having attended several and various one day instructional courses, studying museum pieces, and viewing various art reference materials, he is in a constant effort of improving his own works.

Through the past 20 plus years he has mostly worked with oils on canvas and board, participating in various plein air painting events throughout Wisconsin; painting from life outdoors.  Much of his current work is representative of this Plein Air discipline. “I try to capture the light and atmosphere of a scene. I believe that a painting is not just a two dimensional illusion, but also that of a moment in life, captured by the artist on canvas”.

“I choose most subjects to paint by what inspires me, then by the lighting, and lastly work to place the composition as needed. In my travels, I have come to realize there are times when my subjects choose me; for instance, sometimes I will wander at length in search of a subject to paint, then there are times where I can be driving along and glance at a scene and immediately know that the scene was placed there, in that moment of time, for me to paint.  Painting is a never ending journey for me, with the hope that my body of work will be enjoyed by others well into the future”.

PLEIN AIR

Daniel works during Plein Air Events in a fellowship of artists dedicated to promoting and practicing the traditional discipline of Plein Air painting (painting outdoors, from life). At times meeting to critique their work, and sharing expertise with fellow artists in order to maintain the highest standards of the plein air tradition of painting. He also attends Plein Air Retreats on a yearly basis to share in the creation of art with fellow artists.

STUDIO

Daniel also works in his studio to create original Studio oil paintings working from plein air works, reference sketches, and photos. By using plein air studies, sketches, or by combining photos, he works to create pleasing compositions and color combinations. This unique combining of references has been a favorite of commissioned art buyers.

Works of art by this artist have been shown in many galleries and also during Plein Air Events throughout Wisconsin.

He is a member of the Plymouth Arts Center in Plymouth, WI where he coordinates their yearly Plein Air Event called “Paint the Towns in Fall Color”. He is also a member of the Milwaukee Art Museum.