Ann Burry

Antonio Burry, my brother

"Antonio? Oh, my brother is such an adventurer," Ann says with a bright smile. "His life feels like an endless story full of adventures. He told me about the time he spent a week in the Australian outback with Indigenous people, learning their painting techniques and capturing landscapes that look almost otherworldly. Or how he joined the Holi festival in India and ended up covered in colors, including his sketchbook!"

  • She chuckles. "In South Africa, he went on a safari and tried to sketch elephants in their natural habitat. Apparently, he had to pack up quickly when one curious elephant decided to take a closer look at what he was drawing! And in Norway, he spent a night in an igloo painting the northern lights, which he said looked like dancing lights across the sky."

  • Pausing for a moment, she adds, "Once in Brazil, he nearly got lost in the Amazon rainforest because he was so absorbed in sketching exotic birds that he completely lost track of time. And in Egypt? He snuck into one of the less-visited pyramids with a local guide just to sketch the mysterious hieroglyphs that fascinated him."

    "What I love most," Ann continues, "is how he always finds ways to make his stories unforgettable. In Canada, he went on a multi-day trek to paint the frozen lakes and ended up around a campfire with travelers from all over the world. In Peru, he climbed Machu Picchu to capture the morning mist over the ancient ruins. And in Italy? He rented an old village cottage and painted olive groves at sunset."

    "That’s just Antonio," Ann says proudly. "Every place he visits leaves a mark on his paintings. And even though he’s always somewhere far away, his stories pull me in as if I’m traveling right there with

Antonio work

Antonio’s work is vibrant and atmospheric, blending bold brushstrokes and rich colors to capture human emotion and connection. This piece portrays a lively bar scene, focusing on elegant women in conversation, with glowing lights and textured details creating a warm, dynamic ambiance. His art masterfully combines intimacy and energy, inviting viewers into the story.

Antonio’s "girls"

Antonio’s "girls" are the heart of his work—mysterious, elegant, and deeply expressive. Each woman he paints seems to hold a story within her, captured in the tilt of her head, the curve of her smile, or the intensity of her gaze. His brushstrokes bring them to life with vibrant colors and intricate textures, making every detail—from the shimmer of a dress to the play of light on their skin—feel almost tangible.