Biography
THE ARTIST as a Young Man
By Kerry Pianoforte
" Brian's life is immersed in art. "
Brian Rusconi has always had a special gift, for art. When he was a young child he would watch his grandmother paint at her easel, and eventually he started painting. At the age of seven, with no formal training, he won his first award for a watercolor he painted. According to Brian's mother Terry, he was always interested in art.
As a young child Brian was very visually oriented. He was more interested in collecting magazines and other trinkets than playing with toys. His family did their best to encourage him to pursue this interest.
Brian is still receiving praise and recognition for his extraordinary artistic talents...
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VOLUME/ISSUE:Vol. 30, No. 7
PUBLICATION DATE:July 2000