Italian school boy challenged by his inability to use language to communicate with his North American surroundings. Decades later that boy is Filippo Ioco, one of the most talented artists communicating to people around the world with the language of color. Today, many of his paintings are requested internationally and speak to thousands.
The intense journey and passion for living a positive and brilliant life are reflected in the energy of Filippo's paintings. "One of the most powerful aspects of my work is its ability to speak without imagery." This energy can be transmitted without words, sounds or pictures. In this way Filippo has had an effect on people around...
Born and raised in the Western United States, Laurel Lehman was drawn to art at an early age. As a child, she received private instruction in oil painting, and by high school her artistic talents were readily apparent. At a young age her work was displayed at the Riverside Museum of Art, and she earned scholarships to study fine art at university.
The influence of her grandmother has been a constant source of inspiration. An avid horticulturist, she gave Laurel an appreciation of the exquisite beauty of flowers, a subject that she never grows tired of painting. Laurel creates original works of art that have universal beauty and instant appeal to art lovers worldwide.
