Anthony Sarti (known as Nino) began painting seriously later in life, teaching himself by doing. He works with acrylic paste and paint, building up the surface, scraping it back and starting again until the image feels right. The layers remain visible, recording the decisions that shaped the painting rather than smoothing them away. 

Trusting his own judgement from the outset, Sarti developed his practice independently, stretching his own canvases, building his own frames and signing his paintings ‘Nino’, a personal nod to his father. He sought out opportunities to show his work, but when progress through established channels proved slow, he opened his own gallery space, exhibiting his paintings alongside those of other artists and building a community where work could be made, shown and discussed. 

That persistence has been rewarded. Twenty-four of Sarti’s paintings are now owned by a Hollywood actor, with his work also appearing in film.

Bold in scale and colour, Sarti’s paintings bring a strong visual presence to contemporary interiors. They are the product of persistence, self-reliance and time spent learning what works – and trusting it.