Biography
Roberto Rizzo was born in Naples, Italy, and now lives and works in southern Spain. After completing classical studies, he attended the European Institute of Design (IED) in Milan and worked as an illustrator for various publishing houses. Since 1996, part of his artistic career has been devoted to rock painting, and in 2004 he published the manual ‘Sassi Dipinti‘, which achieved notable editorial success.
His creative vision and professionalism have established him as one of the most respected figures in the contemporary art scene. Over a career spanning more than thirty years, Roberto has explored a wide range of styles, from naturalist illustration to wildlife art. His paintings are admired and collected worldwide, and his website attracts over five thousand visitors each month.
With many years of experience creating traditionally hand-painted pet portraits on commission and original artworks, you can expect the highest level of service, from our first contact to the secure worldwide delivery. What are you waiting for? Get in touch and commission your own painting today!
My book was published by Mondadori in 2004 and enjoyed great success in Italy. Entirely dedicated to the art of rock painting, it guided readers step by step, from selecting the right-shaped stone to adding the final touches. The book was reprinted several times but is, unfortunately, no longer available in bookstores.
I’ve been receiving requests for new painting tutorials from all over the world and am currently working on several eBook projects that will soon be available for download from my new shop. Teaching is a truly rewarding activity, but it requires time and dedication, so please be patient and don’t forget to check my blog for updates!
The artist has always been fascinated by the animal kingdom, a source of inspiration for the most meaningful tales that, in counterpoint, mirror the story of all humanity. He continues his mission as a modern and subtle storyteller, sometimes sharp, sometimes indulgent, often poignant or serene, but always a lyrical narrator of events, scenes, and lives. Just as Aesop, Phaedrus, and Jean de La Fontaine attributed human virtues and vices to animals in order to reveal life’s flow and contradictions, Rizzo, through painting, often humanizes them, and at times privileges their point of view to express what he wishes to convey. He weaves and transforms the symbolism inherent in the animal world, linking it to particular moments in history, through the ancient and intimate meanings of myths and tales.
Giulio Carosone
Roberto Rizzo’s painting is crisp, luminous, and hyper-realistic, yet never cold or distant. Though deeply romantic and passionate in spirit, his work embraces the finest Neapolitan tradition and recalls the rich Baroque naturalism of Recco and Ruoppolo. At times, one can sense the burning, primordial symbolism of his native land. His creations reveal a first-rate technique, subtly evoking the metaphysical magic of De Chirico, the dreamlike surrealism of Magritte, the visionary precision of Dalí, and the meticulous graphic mastery of Escher.
Vincenzo Perna
