Ron DiScenza

Born in Ohio in 1954 to Italian immigrants, Ron DiScenza began drawing at the early age of 3. Through several early trips to Italy during summer vacations, his parents introduced him to the works of the Masters, which continue to influence his work today.

In 1970, his family moved to Long Island, NY, and DiScenza began his formal training at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, where he was awarded a scholarship and earned his bachelor's degree in fine arts. Soon after, he began his career as a freelance editorial artist, and produced work for Ballantine Books, Bantam Books, Doubleday, RCA Records, Field and Stream, Sports Illustrated, and Time Magazine.

While vacationing in Italy in 1995 in the hometown of his parents, he was so drawn to the beauty of the land and the people that he decided to spend some extra time painting to add to his portfolio. It was during these months that he met his inspiration and "Musef Maria. Today, DiScenza and Maria are happily married and reside in the mountainous and picturesque province of Molise, Italy.

"I have always had a fascination with sunlight, the way it illuminates and transforms objects into a multitude of colors and textures. This is especially so in Italy," says DiScenza, "and it is probably characteristic in all of my work, whether it be figuratives or landscapes. I have affection for all types of painting, from the tight technical to the grand gestures of Impressionists such as Sargent. My most recent work is inspired by the beauty of women and their mystery. I love to bring my viewers a source of pleasure through a combination of realistic drawing and Impressionistic painting. It allows me to pass on not only what I see, but also what I imagine."

When asked about his greatest work, he points to his 3-year-old son.

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