My Journey as an Oil Painter

Marcelo Rochá

After 20 years working in information technology and earning an MBA in IT Strategic Management, I left my role as a technology executive to fully devote myself to my true passion—fine art, specifically oil painting. I initially studied for two years at Pleinair Studio in São Paulo, Brazil, where I was born. Later, I moved to New York City to continue my studies at The Art Students League of New York, one of the most prestigious painting schools in the United States. Names like Norman Rockwell, Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko studied or taught at The Art Students League of New York.

For over 10 years, I have specialized in creating pet portraits in oil, completing more than 200 commissions for clients around the world. My paintings can be found in homes across the US, UK, Australia, Canada, and even in places like Japan, Switzerland, Brazil, Hong Kong, Mexico, Monaco, Spain, Iceland, Poland, and the Netherlands. My style is realistic with an impressionistic touch, featuring expressive brushstrokes that give life to each subject. The most common feedback I receive is that I capture not only the likeness but also the personality of the pets I paint. In addition to my commission work, I have more than 2,000 students enrolled in my online courses, where I teach others how to master the art of oil painting.

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Email: marcelo@oilpetportrait.com

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