Luigi Vorluni

My ideas may come from various sources such as from real life observations, photos, music and dancing styles. Generally I work on the composition first, experimenting until I find an arrangement balanced and interesting. Subsequently I work on a variety of tones, hues and contrast, experimenting and modifying these elements until I find a harmonious relationship, and a pleasing pattern between light and dark. I am fascinated by the ability of the human body to produce harmonious patterns of movements, and often in my work I try to keep the sense of action and realism. I am always exploring new ideas and compositions, looking for something novel and special.

Once I know what I want to paint, I generally start with the underpainting, establishing forms and tonal relationship. Then I add colours and details, giving life and power to the image. At times I modify elements of the composition to create a better balance of the image. I love to explore the anatomy of the human body, and the choreographic movements of dance. Nonetheless, it is challenging to capture the instant and paint it, as the dancers are in continuous movement. I find fascinating the combination of these elements with seascapes, as the movements of sea waves complement the action the peoples. The different tones of the blues sky and the stillness of the sand beach generate a relaxing feeling, while the sunset glow shifts the mood of the painting creating warm feeling. Generally I paint the image on a dark background when I want to emphasise on people’s features and actions. At times I paint landscapes when I want to focus on the beauty and immensity of natural scenes. Once a painting is completed, I leave it in view for a few days, making adjustments if required.

Statement
"In portraits I use well observed natural poses along with sophisticated colour and lighting, trying to capture and reflect the nature of the sitters. Each person is unique, so are my portraits".

Commissioning a Portrait Painting
In the past members of the aristocracy used to commission their portrait painting to immortalize special events or to symbolize their status and prestige. Now YOU can commission a portrait of yourself, a member of your family, a friend, or on behalf of an organization. Photographs fade, digital images can be lost, but a portrait lasts forever and…now in the age of Internet such an old art as “Portrait” can be ordered on-line. Make it a unique way to have that fabulous present created for you or your loved one.

Procedure
I aim to make commissioning a portrait a relaxing and enjoyable experience, as the majority of my work is done from photographs. So the sitters do not need to pose for the sessions, which is very convenient, especially for young children. If you would like to commission a portrait using a photograph that you already have, all you need to do is simply send it to me. Alternatively, we make arrangements to discuss about the portrait details. During the initial stages of a portrait commission I generally spend some time with the sitters just getting to know them. Also this offers an insight in to the subjects’ manner, body language and personality. This is when we decide on composition, including pose, lighting, outfit and background, trying different ideas while I take photographs and the composition evolves. For the sitters these are enjoyable and relaxed sessions, while they give me the opportunity to understand the movements and expressions that enrich the painting. Before work on the painting is started, I study the subjects from the photographs I have taken, observing the effect of light and searching for a variety of potential compositions. After selecting a few suitable compositions I supply the client with the photographs that will give a flavour of the finished painting. Once a final composition has been decided, working from photographs the final work is developed, which is then carried out in oils on canvas. Time for completion is generally 3 to 8 weeks. A 25% deposit is required initially, with the remainder payable upon completion of the work. Price depends on painting size and number of sitters. The price of a portrait painting oil on canvas, one sitter, size 50 x 40cm is £400-500. The prices exclude any travel, accommodation expenses and delivery charges. Framing can be arranged, if required, at an additional cost.

As most paintings must take their own time to develop I cannot guarantee meeting strict deadlines, although I try to keep as closely as possible to the client's requirements as discussed at the outset.

Note on samples: Please note that in the samples I have tried to demonstrate the level of detail that customers should expect from the portraits, although it is very difficult to capture the true colours, detail and subtle shades of the original portrait in a digital image on the computer screen.

English

Luigi is an Italian portrait, figurative and abstract painter; and his style is influenced by classical artists from renaissance and baroque époques. He is always exploring new ideas and compositions, looking for something novel and special. Luigi aims to visualise and capture beauty of human body and nature, trying to keep the sense of action and realism. He works mostly oil on canvas, exploring the various aspects of painting such as composition, light, shading and colour. Luigi also works on a variety of tones, hues and contrast, experimenting and modifying these elements until he finds a harmonious relationship, and a pleasing pattern between light and dark, giving life and power to the image.

Italiano

Luigi e' un pittore figurativo e ritrattista, il suo stile e' influenzato dagli artisti classici del periodo rinascimentale e barocco. Lui esplora continuamente nuove idee e composizioni, ad e' alla ricerca di qualcosa di nuovo e speciale.
Luigi vuole visualizzare a catturare la bellezza del corpo umano e della natura, cercando di mantenere il senso di azione e realismo. Lui lavora prevalentemente olio su tela, esplorando i vari aspetti del dipinto some luce, ombre e colore. Luigi usa luce, ombre e colore per sperimentare, modificando questi elementi finche' non trova armonia nella composizione, dando vitalita' e potenza all'immagine.