A Conversation With Frank Di Giacomo

"ARMORED EGG IN DISTRESS" 8 X 10 OIL

Frank Di Giacomo, an artist from Indiana, works in many mediums including oil, acrylic and watercolor creating works of surrealism, still life and landscapes. When creating works of surrealism he paints under the pen name FDRocco. The artist took the time to speak with ArtSeen about his artwork and artistic inspirations.

Can you tell us a little about your artwork, artistic process, and what types of artistic materials you use?

For me art and painting have always been an experience, like traveling to places in the mind where no one else has ever been. I believe creating a painting should not be a photograph nor a cartoon, but somewhere in between.

"YOUNG LADY IN GREEN" 8 X 10 OIL

What inspires you as an artist? Why do you create art?

My personal surrealism painting creed is to take a natural object and transform it through abstract expression, into a vision of obscure beauty not seen before.

"PEPPER & ONIONS" 8 X 10 acrylic

What types of themes, ideas, or concepts do you explore within in your artwork?

I also worked for an advertising agent as an illustrator. My work was published in arts and framing magazine. While in the US Army I won first place in an art contest and my piece was published in the Stars and Stripes newspaper Far East.

"WHITTAKER ST" 8 X 10 watercolor

Are there any artists that inspire you? If so who would they be and why?

Norman Rockwell, he's a story teller which I show in my surrealism.

What’s the best and worst part about being an artist?

Trying to sell art, making a living.

What do you want viewers to walk away with when they view your artwork?

To see life and enjoy it like I do.

"TOWER OF CUPIDITY" 24 X 48 OIL

And finally, what advice would you give to other artists?

To devote your whole life and soul to your gift of creating.

For more information about Frank Di Giacomo you can visit his art profile through the Art-3000 website.


All artwork provided by Frank Di Giacomo.