Israeli-born artist Yossi Sigura paints with a contemporary impressionist style. His landscapes and seascapes are filled with movement, light and color. See more of his artwork on his website.
![“Evening Dance” Acrylic on Canvas, 24” x 24” by artist Yossi Sigura. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/P49-2.jpg)
“Evening Dance” Acrylic on Canvas, 24” x 24”
I was born in 1964 and raised in Israel. In my early years as an artist, I focused on painting very realistic scenes, mainly urban life scenes and portraits.
![“Pursue a Path in Which You can Walk with Love” Acrylic on Canvas, 14” x 14” by artist Yossi Sigura. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/65-2.jpg)
“Pursue a Path in Which You can Walk with Love” Acrylic on Canvas, 14” x 14”
Over the years, the subject of my paintings shifted from human nature to nature.
![“Never Alone” Acrylic on Canvas, 19” x 23” by artist Yossi Sigura. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/rsz_46_2.jpg)
“Never Alone” Acrylic on Canvas, 19” x 23”
Now I focus on interpreting my subjective impressions of nature and beauty to canvas and paper.
![“English Landscape” Acrylic on Canvas, 14” x 14” by artist Yossi Sigura. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/P45-2.jpg)
“English Landscape” Acrylic on Canvas, 14” x 14”
I was once “blamed” for being an escapism artist. I guess that was said as an insult, but I take it as a praise. Isn’t creativity itself a form of escapism?
![“Crown to a Throne” Acrylic on Canvas, 23.5” x 23.5” by artist Yossi Sigura. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/P47-2.jpg)
“Crown to a Throne” Acrylic on Canvas, 23.5” x 23.5”
Escapism to me is a necessary part of the process of creating a work of art. That’s because in my eyes, good art is mainly breaking free from conventions. My paintings are mirrors of my soul.
![“The Light in the Forest” Acrylic on Canvas, 23” x 19” by artist Yossi Sigura. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/P26-2.jpg)
“The Light in the Forest” Acrylic on Canvas, 23” x 19”
I get my inspiration from the drama of life and nature, focusing more on the mood and color of a subject rather than its details.
![“Meaning of Life” Acrylic on Canvas, 19” x 23” by artist Yossi Sigura. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/P44-2.jpg)
“Meaning of Life” Acrylic on Canvas, 19” x 23”
I often find myself wandering around in nature where a tree, a cloud or even light and shadow can become the beginning of a new painting.
![“Serenity” Acrylic on Canvas, 31.5” x 23.5” by artist Yossi Sigura. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/P42-2.jpg)
“Serenity” Acrylic on Canvas, 31.5” x 23.5”
I paint with my eyes open but it is always my dreams that I’m painting, my soul and my emotions. I believe that my mission as an artist is to emphasize the beauty in life. Beauty and optimism go together.
![“Golden Crown” Acrylic on Canvas, 23.5” x 23.5” by artist Yossi Sigura. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/P48-2.jpg)
“Golden Crown” Acrylic on Canvas, 23.5” x 23.5”
By painting and showing the beauty that surrounds us I try to spread optimism, hope and harmony and make our world a better place.
I am totally in awe of your paintings. Yes, I paint landscapes too. I like your attitude.
Thank you Martha for your kind words
Yossi’s paintings are so soothing. His freedom with color and form hold an instant appeal. I find myself searching into the painting for more secrets to be revealed. Absolutely love his work.
Beautiful paintings.