The artist was born in 1967 and is known for his coastal plein aire works. He paints mainly oils on board.
Serrano has produced a dvd taking the viewer on a journey as he creates a live master piece. This is a short preview from the dvd.
Attending the Richard Schmid Art auction yesterday this piece and the work by Mary Garrish impressed me the most as far as landscapes. Great colour and brushwork in both. Both used great combinations of warm and cool greys to give a wonderful atmospheric sense.
If you are looking to start an art collection or find a very well priced piece of art, look no further than this artist or other plein air painters such as Camille Przewodek, William Wray, or Michael Lynch. Many times you can find smaller gems for right around one thousand dollars.
Serrano grew up in Los Angeles, California. He enjoyed to draw the wildlife he saw on tv shows like National Geographic with Lorne Greene.
In 1990 he decided to pursue fine art painting and give up his highly successful commercial career.
He now has many commercial and private art clients who line up to purchase his paintings and illustrations.
The artist has worked with the Walt Disney Company. He has trained artist to hone their plein air skills and become better at painting background and wildlife images.
Serrano also has taught at the Disney Academy in Burbank, California.
In 2003 he had a book printed by the well known company Walter Foster. I imagine if you are reading this blog you must have some of these great books that are great for both intermediate and beginner skill levels who want to improve at painting landscapes from life.
He is known for painting the hazy air quality that is sometimes prevalent in the Northwest or the coast.
This guy loves to paint out of doors and says it enriches his life. His paintings don’t capture every individual tree, rock, or blade of grass but they sure do capture the emotion of the moment. Serrano is a master at capturing the movement of water. As it moves along the ground and as the waves crash against each other waves as well as rocks to create a foggy dense air type of feeling.
This artist has done it all from writing a book, to teaching workshops, and making a DVD.
Low price range: 8 by 8 or 7 by 9 for $1500
High range price: 16 by 20 from $3800 to $4500
Serrano is a member of the California Art Club.
Online and landbased gallery: Waterhouse Gallery in Santa Barbara, California. http://www.waterhousegallery.com/Frank%20Serrano.html
Link to the artist’s website: http://pleinairgallery.com/
Get out there and paint something in plein air in only one session. Take a hint from this artist and don’t let the painting surface be larger than say 9 by 12 so that you can work quickly and finish it entirely on location!
Happy painting!
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