Pasquale Vuotto (1958) - Sul molo dell’isola di Procida sotto la pioggia

Original painting in oil on board, complete with a brochure, certificate on the back with the artist's stamp, and upon request a personal dedication on the photo or behind the painting.
Pasquale Vuotto is a contemporary Italian painter and poet, born in Naples in 1958. He is particularly esteemed in the Neapolitan art scene for his ability to capture the soul of the marine landscapes of Campania.
Artistic journey
Early passion: He started painting at the age of only 10, driven by an innate talent.
Training: He began as a self-taught artist, guided by a strong Creative instinct. Later, to refine technique, he attended the art studios of masters D'Urso and Ciardo, achieving excellent technical maturity.
Philosophy: Vuotto has never sought wealth or fame for art itself; rather, a sense of deep personal and spiritual fulfillment. In his works, painting often blends with poetry, conveying a sense of meditation.
Style and subjects
"Painting from life": About 90% of his production is devoted to his beloved Naples and the nearby coastal areas. Since youth he enjoys painting en plein air (from life).
Themes: He is famous especially for his seascapes, fishing villages (such as Ischia, Pozzuoli, Sorrento and Positano), small ports and the iconic fishing boats moored, just like those visible Pasquale Vuotto.
Critics sometimes liken his chromatic sensitivity to the post-impressionist movements or the Macchiaioli. He uses oil colors to give extraordinary depth and a sense of movement to the water and sky, immortalizing particular hours of the day such as dawns, sunsets or overcast days.
Recognitions: In addition to being a reference point in Italian galleries, his works have crossed national borders, being exhibited and collected abroad, notably in the United States, England, and Germany.