Description
53rd Annual Mark Twain Library Art Show
Artist’s Bio:
John Forgione was born in Brooklyn, NY. He moved to Connecticut at an early age, and continues to call this area his home. John’s artistic passion and influence started as a young boy when he was introduced to painting and sculpture by his uncle, mentor, and namesake John Forgione senior.
John went on to major in art and painting at the University of Connecticut, and graduated with a BFA. His lifelong love of nature, and a strong influence of the French and American Impressionists drive his passion for “Plein Air” Painting.
He enjoys the emotional and physical challenges of painting outdoors, working quickly and fervently to capture the energy of the scene – including the effects of light, weather, form, architecture and nature in his work.
His paintings have been displayed and sold through a variety of shows and galleries including the Thames River Gallery, Fine Line Art Gallery, NEST Arts Factory, New Pond Farm, Rene Soto Gallery, Greiser’s Market, Mark Twain Library, Metro Art Studios, his home studio and gallery in Easton, and others.
John is also a successful entrepreneur, and is a founding partner at SFA
Marketing, a Connecticut based marketing agency. A selection of his artwork and techniques can be seen on his website www.johnforgione.com and on Instagram @forgione.john
