ADRIANO MANOCCHIA
(1950
- )
Known
as a painter of waterscapes, Adriano Manocchia says his
favorite subject is fishing scenes. He also paints wild
animals in their natural habitats. He lives in the state of
New York and travels extensively in the West.
In his early career, he traveled as a free lance
photographer with President Carter and on the aircraft
carrier "USS Nimitz." In 1984, he turned to full time
painting, something he taught himself. He has had many
commissions including the New York Zoological Society and
Oceans magazine.