Biography

"Few artists on the New York scene are as dynamic as Peter Bragino. While daring and proactive, his work simultaneously displays classic skill and a keen design sense. He combines painting, drawing and the graphic arts in a swirling maelstrom of detail, design and raw emotion. Whether you are viewing his art on a canvas, paper, or digital media, it's Bragino’s confident line and sweeping sense of motion in any medium that defines him as an artist.

Bragino culls his imagery from both natural and man-made environments. The Goddess, Mother Nature, and eastern and urban art are some of his many influences. Always reading and constantly sketching from life, he turns his careful studies into surrealistic landscapes that invite viewers into his unique mind’s eye. His figurative and composition-based pieces showcase his sophisticated draftsmanship and innovative approach to the page.

Self-taught and highly motivated, Bragino began his art career as an airbrush artist in California after a 5 year enlistment in the United States Marine Corps. Bragino was born in Brooklyn, New York and knew from an early age that he would grow up to be an artist. Currently, he is focused on building his art career and business, Bragino Creations in Brooklyn, NY. Highly intuitive and dedicated to fostering artistic dialogue and collaboration, he is an electrifying presence in the art world. With humble sincerity, he invites you into his creative circle to share his vision and inspire your own creative forces."

Written by Caitlin Nitz, Nixe nitz Jewelry