Massimo Mazzon

Massimo Mazzon is a contemporary painter bridging classical technique and digital-age aesthetics. Working from his Menlo Park studio and painting en plein air by San Francisco Bay, he's developed "Synthetic Realism", acknowledging representation's constructed nature while celebrating paint's sensory pleasures.
Mazzon holds an MFA from Academy of Art University. As artist and educator, he shares expertise with aspiring painters. His work appears in exhibitions across California and beyond, including STUDIO Gallery San Francisco and galleries in Santa Fe, Los Angeles, and Florida.
Through Synthetic Realism, Mazzon invites viewers to reconsider relationships between real and represented in our digital age.
Visit the Studio
Step into his 30+ year studio. Learn oil painting: canvas prep, color mixing, techniques, theory, and how light creates form. Adapts to your level. Leave with your painting and skills. Materials provided!

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MFA in Painting
Holds a Master of Fine Arts from the prestigious Academy of Art University in San Francisco.

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Art Educator
Active as an art tutor, sharing his knowledge and expertise with aspiring artists.

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Oil Painting
His predominant medium, expertly used to capture rich textures and light, especially on board.

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Plein Air Painting
Leads a group to paint outdoors, emphasizing direct observation and spontaneity in the Bay lands.

An artist's career is marked by their public engagement. This timeline showcases Mazzon's active presence in the art scene, spanning from his local Bay Area community to prestigious galleries in Santa Fe and Los Angeles. Click on an event to learn more about his contributions.

Aug 18, 2024

Summer Art Show
Menlo Park Studio

May 30 - Jun 24, 2024

Delicious 2024
STUDIO Gallery, San Francisco

2024

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STUDIO Gallery, San Francisco

2023

Art Open Studio
Menlo Park Studio

Mar 30 - May 15, 2023

2023 Juried Painting Show
Decker Gallery (Coastside Artists)

2023

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STUDIO Gallery, San Francisco

2022

Gallery Representation
Santa Fe, New Mexico

2021

Gallery Representation
Los Angeles, California

1999

Portrait Society of America
National