Born in 1961, Jim Drouet has been influenced by art his entire life. After leaving a thriving career in advertising and publishing, he dedicated himself entirely to painting. Jim’s rich background in editorial design and photography has heavily influenced his painting style. Drouet (JD) reveals his inspirations during an interview with East West Fine Art […]
Julia Alejandra Gentile was born in Mar del Plata, Argentina, and now resides with her family in Miami. She creates gravity-defying sculptures in resins, lucites, and polymers – mediums that are volatile and difficult to master. The resulting artworks are mysterious, dreamy, light and flowing – in other words – simply poetic. LA: What should […]
Fabio Constantino is a renowned Italian artist celebrated for his distinctive, expressive seascape paintings. His artworks exude a sense of calm, infusing any space with a soft, contemporary essence. About Fabio’s WorkFabio’s paintings demonstrate a fresh, modern approach to the traditional seascape genre. Working primarily in oils, he employs a gentle, harmonious palette that reflects […]
January 2025 issue of Gulfshore Life (excerpt from full article): Tbilisi-born artist Nodar Khokhobashvili, represented by Naples’ East West Fine Art, offers a rough-hewn approach to realism through textured works on wood. His Salty Fish and Pickle is simple—depicting a fish, two pickles and a glass of clear liquid—yet striking in its use of color. The vibrant […]
Artist Nicoletta Belletti creates dramatic, highly sculptural flower artwork from her magic paste. East West Fine Art owner Leeza Arkhangelskaya interviews the Italian Artist on her inspirations, and innovative approach to floral painting. LA: What is your mission as an Artist? NB: My mission is to make people feel good. My hope is that when […]
Ukrainian artist Dmitri Dobrovolski Dmitri’s works are surprisingly bright, yet this brightness does not strain the eye. Instead, these paintings are a joyous display of color that immerses the observer in a sense of well-being. Art critics and collectors proclaim that Dmitri’s artwork creates a Holiday feeling when hung on the wall. They often come […]
If we were asked – “what do you want to be when you grow up?” – neither Olga nor Leeza would ever imagine that they would become gallerists. Both Olga and Leeza have initially chosen the field of International Economics. Olga, a graduate of Harvard University, has been building her career at the World Bank, […]
In 2024, one of Naples’ oldest and most beloved galleries – East West Fine Art will turn 25 – a quarter of a century. Looking back 25 years, neither Olga nor her daughter Leeza Arkhangelskaya have ever dreamt of becoming gallerists. Both found their way into the Arts later in life, after careers in the […]
by Leeza Arkhangelskaya – Owner – East West Fine Art November 2023 Issue of Old Naples News Joanne Miller Rafferty’s artworks hold a very special place in the contemporary art scene. Her paintings are so different from anything else; that it is difficult to determine their style. Most critics refer to her works as abstract […]
Artists Oleg Kalaytanov, Lynn Muchnick, Tatiana Rezvaya, and Una Noa will showcase their avian creations from September 2-16 Artists have long been inspired by birds and their magical ways. Of course, their most distinguishing characteristic is that they can fly. However, if they could talk or write, they might regale us with tales of their […]