Christian Ricco:
Christian Ricco received a BFA in painting and drawing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1992 and an MFA from Bowling Green State University in 1999. He also studied at Studio Art Centers International in Florence Italy and participated in the Kohler Arts-Industry Artist in Residence program. Christian Ricco has taught courses in portraiture and drawing at UW-Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design. A Milwaukee native, Ricco takes frequent bicycle rides around the city for inspiration.

Maine Shore House - charcoal on paper

V.A. Ground - Trestle - charcoal on paper

V.A. Grounds - East Overlook II - charcoal on paper

V.A. Grounds East Overlook I - pastel on paper

V.A. Grounds East Overlook II - pastel on paper

Root River Parkway I- pastel on paper

Root River Parkway II - pastel on paper

Upper Penninsula - pastel on paper

Rooftops Looking Southeast - pastel on paper

Roof Tops - April Snow - pastel on paper

Out Building - pastel on paper

Panorama - Vents - pastel on paper