Paintings

Italian-American Artist Ben SpallutoBen Spalluto has an unusual background. He was born in New Jersey but raised in Southern Italy. He returned to the States in 1956, worked for a while to polish his language skills, spent some time in the U.S. Army, and moved to California. Soon after, he and a friend opened a business doing television and radio repairs. That small operation grew over the years into a large television and audio store complete with service and audio installations. Meanwhile, he married and fathered four children, three of whom now work together in Santa Barbara; the oldest resides in Maui.

Ben started painting in the late 70’s taking adult ed classes at the nearby elementary school in La Crescenta. Later, he found a private teacher and worked with her for a couple of years. In the early 80’s, he took some classes with daughter, Julie, in ‘drawing from the right side of the brain’ at the community college. Some of the early works have been saved, but more should have been, at least to see the gradual and remarkable progress over the years!

Taking an early retirement, he moved to Santa Barbara, and after remodeling the new family home and putting a new business on track, he spent his spare time playing tennis and painting. Little by little, he saw improvement in his work and became encouraged to continue. During this period, he was also doing woodwork – building displays for a new project, a retail store specializing in Italian ceramics.

That store gave him a venue to show his paintings, and people were interested! And, since the store was managed by daughters, Julie and Adele, and the warehouse by son, Joe, he had more time to devote to painting.

In 2008, the store was moved to the downtown area and many more displays were needed. All of the fixtures in the store reflect his superb ability in furniture making. And there was some space left to display his oil paintings.

You are invited to stop by The Italian Pottery Outlet, 929 State Street, Santa Barbara, to see Ben’s originals.

  • 2.75″x 2.75″ A note about the artist — Adele Spalluto Hubbard is a co-owner of Italian Pottery Outlet as well as a mother, a wife, and the author of the new novel Now and Then. She is an avid reader with a passion for writing that consumes any free time she can scare up. As you can see, she now adds on another creative adventure with her small painting series. For more information : Adelespallutohubbard.com
  • 2.75″x 2.75″ A note about the artist — Adele Spalluto Hubbard is a co-owner of Italian Pottery Outlet as well as a mother, a wife, and the author of the new novel Now and Then. She is an avid reader with a passion for writing that consumes any free time she can scare up. As you can see, she now adds on another creative adventure with her small painting series. For more information : Adelespallutohubbard.com
  • 2.75″x 2.75″ A note about the artist — Adele Spalluto Hubbard is a co-owner of Italian Pottery Outlet as well as a mother, a wife, and the author of the new novel Now and Then. She is an avid reader with a passion for writing that consumes any free time she can scare up. As you can see, she now adds on another creative adventure with her small painting series. For more information : Adelespallutohubbard.com
  • 4″x 4″ A note about the artist — Adele Spalluto Hubbard is a co-owner of Italian Pottery Outlet as well as a mother, a wife, and the author of the new novel Now and Then. She is an avid reader with a passion for writing that consumes any free time she can scare up. As you can see, she now adds on another creative adventure with her small painting series. For more information : Adelespallutohubbard.com
  • 4″x 4″ A note about the artist — Adele Spalluto Hubbard is a co-owner of Italian Pottery Outlet as well as a mother, a wife, and the author of the new novel Now and Then. She is an avid reader with a passion for writing that consumes any free time she can scare up. As you can see, she now adds on another creative adventure with her small painting series. For more information : Adelespallutohubbard.com
  • 4″x 4″ A note about the artist — Adele Spalluto Hubbard is a co-owner of Italian Pottery Outlet as well as a mother, a wife, and the author of the new novel Now and Then. She is an avid reader with a passion for writing that consumes any free time she can scare up. As you can see, she now adds on another creative adventure with her small painting series. For more information : Adelespallutohubbard.com
  • 4"x 4" A note about the artist -- Adele Spalluto Hubbard is a co-owner of Italian Pottery Outlet as well as a mother, a wife, and the author of the new novel Now and Then. She is an avid reader with a passion for writing that consumes any free time she can scare up. As you can see, she now adds on another creative adventure with her small painting series. For more information : Adelespallutohubbard.com
  • 4″x 4″ A note about the artist — Adele Spalluto Hubbard is a co-owner of Italian Pottery Outlet as well as a mother, a wife, and the author of the new novel Now and Then. She is an avid reader with a passion for writing that consumes any free time she can scare up. As you can see, she now adds on another creative adventure with her small painting series. For more information : Adelespallutohubbard.com
  • 2″x 2″ A note about the artist — Adele Spalluto Hubbard is a co-owner of Italian Pottery Outlet as well as a mother, a wife, and the author of the new novel Now and Then. She is an avid reader with a passion for writing that consumes any free time she can scare up. As you can see, she now adds on another creative adventure with her small painting series. For more information : Adelespallutohubbard.com
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    Original oil painting by Santa Barbara artist Ben Spalluto. Masseria in Puglia 9'' x 12'' Oil on board. Comes framed in a gold frame, ready to hang.
  • Original oil painting by Santa Barbara artist Ben Spalluto. Villa in Montepulciano 11'' x 14'' Oil on board. Comes framed in a gold frame, ready to hang.
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    12.5'' x 10''

    This madonna and child in tree motif brings to mind the Tree of Jesse, which depicts the lineage of Jesus Christ as descended from King David. Hand painted by a master ceramic artist in the town of Deruta, Umbria, Italy, this Italian pottery plaque is a lovely depiction of mother's love and family fealty!

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    10'' square

    This Italian Madonna and Child handpainted on on a six-pointed ceramic star, was created in the town of Deruta, in the province of Umbria. The beautiful features of mother and child and bring to mind Renaissance versions of the same subject. Expertly mounted with metal fittings onto a substantial wood backing, and ready to hang.

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    6'' W x 11.75'' H The first known picture showing linear perspective was painted by Florentine architect Fillipo Brunelleschi in 1415. Stylistically, this hand painted Italian still life ceramic tile could have been done in 1414! Handmade and hand painted in Tuscany.
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    10'' square

    The first known picture showing linear perspective was painted by Florentine architect Fillipo Brunelleschi in 1415. Stylistically, this hand painted Italian still life ceramic tile could have been done in 1414! Handmade and hand painted in Tuscany.

  • Sale!
    6'' W x 11.75'' H

    The first known picture showing linear perspective was painted by Florentine architect Fillipo Brunelleschi in 1415. Stylistically, this hand painted Italian still life ceramic tile could have been done in 1414! Handmade and hand painted in Tuscany.

  • Sale!
    10'' square

    The first known picture showing linear perspective was painted by Florentine architect Fillipo Brunelleschi in 1415. Stylistically, this hand painted Italian still life ceramic tile could have been done in 1414! Handmade and hand painted in Tuscany.

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    Original oil painting by Santa Barbara artist Ben Spalluto. Nonno's Barn, Central California 9'' x 11'' Oil on board. Comes framed in a gold frame, ready to hang.
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    Original oil painting by Santa Barbara artist Ben Spalluto. Family Homestead 11'' x 14'' Oil on board. Comes framed in a gold frame, ready to hang.
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    Original oil painting by Santa Barbara artist Ben Spalluto. Quiet Beach - Southern Italy 11'' x 14'' Oil on board. Comes framed in a gold frame, ready to hang.
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    Original oil painting by Santa Barbara artist Ben Spalluto. The Old Homestead - Los Olivos, CA 11'' x 24'' Oil on board. Comes framed in a gold frame, ready to hang.
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    Original oil painting by Santa Barbara artist Ben Spalluto. Outbuilding - Santa Ynez 9'' x 12'' Oil on board. Comes framed in a gold frame, ready to hang.
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    Original oil painting by Santa Barbara artist Ben Spalluto. Casa del Mar - Sicily 12'' x 16'' Oil on board. Comes framed in a gold frame, ready to hang.
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    Original oil painting by Santa Barbara artist Ben Spalluto. Farmhouse in Tuscany 12'' x 16'' Oil on board. Comes framed in a gold frame, ready to hang.
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    Original oil painting by Santa Barbara artist Ben Spalluto. Santa Barbara Courtyard 9'' x 12'' Oil on board. Comes framed in a gold frame, ready to hang.
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    Original oil painting by Santa Barbara artist Ben Spalluto. Small Tuscan Village 12" x 9" Oil on board. Comes framed in a gold frame, ready to hang.
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    Springtime

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    Original oil painting by Santa Barbara artist Ben Spalluto. Springtime 14" x 18" Oil on board. Comes framed in a gold frame, ready to hang.
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    Original oil painting by Santa Barbara artist Ben Spalluto. Homesteader's Cabin 9'' x 12'' Oil on board. Comes framed in a gold frame, ready to hang.
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    Original oil painting by Santa Barbara artist Ben Spalluto. General Store in Los Olivos, California 8'' x 10'' Oil on Board. Comes framed in a gold frame, ready to hang.
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    Original oil painting by Santa Barbara artist Ben Spalluto. Barnyard in Los Olivos, California 5'' x 7'' Oil on Board. Comes framed in a gold frame, ready to hang.
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    Original oil painting by Santa Barbara artist Ben Spalluto. Positano Hillside 11'' x 14'' Oil on board. Comes framed in a gold frame, ready to hang.
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    Original oil painting by Santa Barbara artist Ben Spalluto. Rustic House in Central Italy 8'' x 10'' Oil on Board. Comes framed in a gold frame, ready to hang.
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    Original oil painting by Santa Barbara artist Ben Spalluto. Rustic Villa. 8'' x 10'' Oil on Board. Comes framed in a gold frame, ready to hang.
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    Original oil painting by Santa Barbara artist Ben Spalluto. Courtyard in Southern Italy. 11'' x 14'' Oil on Board. Comes framed in a gold frame, ready to hang.
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    Original oil painting of an Old Town in Southern Italy, residences nestled together at the end of a small street, by Santa Barbara artist Ben Spalluto.

    14x11.

    Oil on Board

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    Original oil painting by Santa Barbara artist Ben Spalluto. Farm courtyard in Southern Italy. 20 x 16. Oil on Board. Comes framed in a gold frame, ready to hang.
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    Original oil painting by Santa Barbara artist Ben Spalluto. Scene of a farmhouse courtyard. 20 x 16. Oil on Board

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