Fred Calleri
Now starting to evolve is a smoother blending of the representational
with the quirky distortion, as well as an effort to create a deeper
narrative with the work. The historical or “period” nature of the work
lends itself to the style and reaches back to a seemingly simpler time.
This theme resonates with casual observers and collectors alike.
Calleri works in a studio attached to his home in Santa Barbara.
Using vintage reference photos, live models, and imagination, the work
is then created on Masonite Panel or Canvas.
Currently Fred uses each piece as a new lesson. The desire is to have
a goal for each piece that may relate to mood, palette, light or
expression. By looking at the way Sargent used his palette or Vermeer’s
light and use of pattern, Calleri is able to garner a small lesson from
that and use it from that point onward.
Education: Maryland Institute College of Art: Calleri’s experience at
The Maryland Institute College of Art was a watershed event for him.
The excellent train- ing he received opened the window to all fields of
art. Ironically, Fred took one painting class in college and only became
seriously interested in professionally painting after the birth of his
son in 1997.
Born in Maryland Moved to Arizona in 2001: After and extensive period
in Graphic Design and Marketing, Calleri decided to move to Flagstaff
in 2001 and take advantage of the history, scenery, people and
especially the astounding light offered in the western regions of the
U.S. Moved to Santa Barbara, CA in 2010.
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