Leo Posillico (Born 1944) was born in Westbury, Designer and Art Director for corporate Long Island, New York. He grew up in an idyllic era of the US. In the early 1960s he attended School Of Visual Arts in New York City. In the years that followed he served in the army as an instructor and photographer in Vietnam. His years as a professional artist began in 1969, when he moved to the West coast. He was fortunate to work as an Illustrator and Designer private companies. Posillico became a member of the Los Angeles Art Directors Club and his membership took several years. He was awarded a National Achievements Awards and three Awards Of Merit in illustration and design. In 1974, he decided to open his own studio. In that same year, while doodling and talking on the phone, he created the figure that has become his signature character in many of his paintings.
Posillico art is influenced by Giacometti’s sculpture which is graceful; his figures are virtually all genderless, race less, elongated, and are usually composed in groups. In the last 30 plus years, art has taken him into a world where observing people is a constant awareness of emotions and behavior that he continually strives to express in his paintings. He’s been honored with national and international representation. Posillico’s art can be seen in several magazine articles and the American Art Collector books. He’s designed for novels, text books, magazines, clothing, album cover, and has published books, greeting card collections and various print lines.
