Featured Artist of the Month : Robert Corsetti Nov. 2017 | TheArtList - Art & Photo Calls for Visual Artists and Photographers.

Robert Corsetti

Originally trained as a graphic designer back when it was called commercial art, I still love creating an ad or logo as much as I do a painting. All are designed to provoke emotions, and excite the reader into action, cut through the clutter and get noticed. It is all about creating, working with your hands, heart and mind to motivate and inspire others.

In both graphic design and fine art, I am interested in capturing the audiences’ attention and telling a story. Art needs to resonate with its audience. Whether it is the beauty of nature or man-made art, people will remember places and scenes that they connect with, and this connection comes from how they feel.

How and when did you start creating art?

Like all artists, my career started as soon as I could hold a crayon, or maybe it started the first time I finger painted with strained peas. Who knows? I believe every child is an artist … the trick is not letting this natural creativity get crushed by other’s beliefs in how art is supposed to be.

What media and genres do you work in?

I work in a diverse range of mediums, chalks, water color, acrylic and oils as well as digital paint. I enjoy sculpture in cement, clay or stone, I have even use spray paint it really depends one what the job and time frame calls for. My choice of subject matter is diverse ranging from wildlife, and landscapes to still lifes and portraits.

I also create visual communications for digital and print media including architectural renderings, Illustrations for books, branding through advertising and brochures, logos, product and packaging design, and video production and filming.

Who or what are your influences?

Wow... I love so many forms of art and artist. My two favorite in my youth were Maxfield Parrish and Frank Frazetta.

What was your inspiration for Brookie Flash?

I love fly fishing, The exhilaration of the rise, A flash of color, the way it hits, more of a feeling than actual seeing, in that split second just before a fish takes your fly, you set the hook, then the rod tip surged violently downward, and in the same breath, the fish streaks pulling line perilously tight the battle is on, first the trout first line stripping, then you regaining line, and the rod tip raises, you feel it turn and start heading your way.

Describe your creative process?

My process is probably like most artist to have an idea, sketch it out, compose it, re-sketch it, and then start throwing paint until it is right or you just can't work on it any more.

What are you working on currently?

I am working on a large commissioned piece 6 feet x 4 feet, the client wants pink and purple flowers, I am adding a custom boarder so the piece has lots of broken edges and depth.

What are your near/long term goals as an artist?

Work work work – I love creating something new bringing ideas to life through any form of visual communications. It’s what awakens my soul, inspires me to make the world a better place.

Where can people view/purchase your work (gallery, website, etc)?

My web site is Corsetti.com.

Prints sold https://robert-corsetti.pixels.com/

Originals at https://www.saatchiart.com/corsetti

BUT! my favorite is to give me a call and we will create something together!

I enjoy commissioned work because it pushes me to try new things, new styles and it is exciting and challenging to bring someone else’s vision to life.