About
Richard Casciato has always followed his own rhythm, and his artwork reflects impressions of nature and the subtleties of light on the world around us.
Richard studied Fine Art and Illustration at New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology. After receiving a Bachelors degree in Fine Arts, he continued his education, studying under such luminaries as Brad Holland, Everett Raymond Kinstler and Daniel Greene. As an assistant/apprentice to famed portraitist Burton Silverman, Richard continued his education as well as producing his own commissioned portraits, magazine illustrations, and corporate artwork.
As he developed a craftsman’s line skill and respect for the subtleties of light, Richard’s focus has flowed from portraits to landscapes. His continued fascination with the vagaries of light and shadow has taken him from brownstones of Brooklyn to the beaches of Mexico; from mountains to backyard still lifes.
Richard’s award winning work over a twenty-five year span reflects the artist’s journey through life. Collectors have particularly noted the feeling of the viewer being “in the painting.” Attention to detail and ease of composition allows an accessibility valued in contemporary art.
Read MoreCommissions
My process for a commission requires several photos of the subject. Through candid photos I can get a very good idea of the subjects personality. I generally paint portraits after meeting with the person who is to be my subject. I will make sketches, take color notes and provide a sketch and color study for your approval. When we are satisfied I will take a final photo from which to paint from but not with the intent to reproduce !
If you are interested in commissioning an original oil painting please contact me at studiocasciato@yahoo.com.
Read MoreAppearances
GALLERIES
North End Trilogy
Gallery 100
Object Image Gallery
RePop
SOLO SHOWS
Bank of America
Mahopac Public Library
GROUP SHOWS
Mobius / Boston exhibition
Gallery 100-opening exhibition
North End Trilogy
collection
Object Image Gallery
Images of Coney Island
Pine Shores Art Association
Harvest Exhibition
Putnam Arts Council
Instructors & students exhibition
Tuckerton Seaport Museum
Sea and See
COLLECTIONS
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music
St. Augustine’s Church
Peter Manus Cafe NYC
AWARDS
Judges Choice – Jetty at Noon
Judges Choice – Construction Zone
WORK
Commissions:
private, professional, corporate
Teacher:
Putnam Arts Council
Illustrator:
Bill Communications
RETAILERS FOR PRINTS
*Please contact us via e-mail at studiocasciato@yahoo.com to request or inquire about ANY print or go to
Petite Home Furnishings
The Red Chair
Every painting holds its own challenges and its own moments of pure bliss during the course of its creation - Dacha Astir Coci
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