A Note from Frank Sant'Agata
My work is an expression of my affection for the subjects I choose to create. These are most often categorized as "nature" and "nostalgia." I am close to old things because I love and appreciate the fine craftsmanship and hand work that went into their creation. I am equally close to nature for its inherent perfection and consistency in a world otherwise altered and controlled by mankind.
My style is a representational blend of fantasy and reality." I work exclusively with only three tubes of transparent watercolor pigments. I've learned to mix any and every color from this primary palette of red, yellow, and blue. I apply these permanent, compatible, pigments to the highest quality, 100% cotton paper for outstanding archival longevity. They are certain to remain long after I'm just a memory.
Thank you for visiting my web site. I sincerely hope you enjoy viewing my art and find something that touches your heart.
My best, Frank
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Frank Sant'Agata is a Brooklyn-born artist, craftsman, and educator whose life and work were shaped by his lifelong appreciation of art, music, and craftsmanship. Growing up in his dad's furniture making workshop, he developed a love for quality workmanship and honed his skills in both creating and restoring.
Sant'Agata's journey into art began with a profession in design drafting where he worked on detailed drawings rendered in India ink on archival linen cloth. This experience introduced him to calligraphy, a skill he later mastered. His architectural background further nurtured his interest in illustration which ultimately led to the development of his distinctive watercolor style.
In addition to his artistic pursuits, Sant'Agata spent over three decades running a woodworking and antique restoration shop, a hub of eclectic activity where he created signs, built furniture and crafted stringed musical instruments by hand. This shop became an extension of his creative spirit, blending art with craftsmanship in myriad forms.
A dedicated educator, Frank opened "Sant'Agata School of Art" in 1986, where he taught children and adults to see the world as artists. They swiftly learned to draw anything and everything in their line of sight. Over the years, he honed his unique teaching curriculum. His proven methods continue to enable students of all ages to learn the fundamentals of realistic drawing and painting.
Since 1973, Sant'Agata's drawings, calligraphy, furniture, instruments, and watercolor paintings have reached homes across two continents. A true renaissance man, Sant'Agata embodies the rare combination of artistry, craftsmanship, writing and teaching. Above all, his generosity in sharing his skills and knowledge sets him apart, making him not only a respected artist but also a cherished mentor.
