ACEO Clown Portrait #258 "Clown Crostino"

 ACEO Clown portrait #258 "Clown Crostino"

2 ½” x 3 ½” (64 x 89 mm)

ACEO clown portrait #258 inspired by a fantastic clown called "Crostino" (Diego Zanatta) from Italy. Diego is a professional clown known for his entertaining shows that bring laughter to audiences of all ages. Trained at the prestigious Arsenale Theater School in Milan, under the guidance of renowned theater artists Marina Sperafico and Kuniaki Ida, Diego mastered the art of clowning using the Lecoq method.

Continuing his artistic development through masterclasses with esteemed clowns like Vladimir Olshansky, David Larible, and André Casaca, Diego became the creator and performer of his character, Clown Crostino. While primarily performing in Italy, his unique blend of physical comedy, slapstick humor, and interactive elements has also delighted audiences in France and Germany.

Clown Crostino's shows are designed to provide a delightful family experience, uniting people from different backgrounds through the universal language of laughter. With his charming and mischievous character, Clown Crostino effortlessly engages the audience, ensuring an evening filled with amusement and shared joy. His instagram 

Clown Crostino

work in progress

ACEO Clown portrait #257 "Clown Ottilie"

 

ACEO Clown portrait #257 "Clown Ottilie"

2 ½” x 3 ½” (64 x 89 mm)

ACEO clown portrait #257 inspired by a very special hospital clown "Ottilie" (Anne Schwede) from Paderborn, Germany. Anne trained as a clinic clown and after this her clowning adventure started. She worked as a clinic clown in hospitals and care institutions for many years. 

Thanks to the founding of her clown school, the "Humorkolleg", many new clinic and school clowns now enrich the health care system and visit schools and day-care centres. 

Also she has a "nose workshop" where they make special clown noses in different colours and shapes. See more info @humorkolleg 

Recently Anne wrote and illustrated a children's book about the clown Ottilie PfefferMinze. Ottilie is a specialist in measuring, a world champion in flying, a happy owner of letters and she has the craziest ideas for games. Anne started a crowdfunding on Startnext to bring the book to life. Support her wonderful work! https://www.startnext.com/ottilie-ein-clown-im-einsatz 

Clown "Ottilie" 

Ottilie by Anne Schwede

ACEO Clown Portrait #256 "Agustina"

 

ACEO Clown portrait #256 "Agustina"

2 ½” x 3 ½” (64 x 89 mm)

ACEO clown portrait #256 inspired by an very talented clown "Augustina" (Idoia López Callejas) from Navarra, Spain. Idoia has lived in different parts of the Iberian Peninsula and has traveled to various places around the world. One of her greatest achievements: crossing Brazil, from north to south, by bicycle and earning a living in the squares of this beautiful country with her musical and circus art.

She has studied Circus Arts at the International Circus and Theater School CAU (Center for Urban Arts) in Granada and has taken various artistic courses with specialists such as Virginia Imaz, Slava Polunin, Alessia Desogus Phillippe Gaulier, Antón Valen, David Monge, Pepa Gil, Jesús Jara, Pepa Plana to expand her knowledge and stage skills.

She is an excellent creator, a versatile circus artist, musician, singer, leather craftswoman and lover of design and costume making. It is her passion for such skills that makes her a complete multidisciplinary artist; keeping her in constant learning and evolution, to be at the forefront of artistic circus, theater and music.

Within the Ido Loca company is also Estela Ceniceros Rodríguez, with degrees in Music Teaching, Music Therapy and Cultural Communication and Event Management and Organization. She handles management and distribution of the shows, as well as creation and management of their light and sound technique. She is also part of the artistic aspect of the AcustiCómico Ido & LocA show, entering the stage as arranger and percussionist of the musical creations of the duo. 

Agustina (Idoia López Callejas)

work in progress

ACEO Clown Portrait #255 "Wienn"

 

ACEO Clown portrait #255 "Wienn"

2 ½” x 3 ½” (64 x 89 mm)

ACEO Clown portrait #255 inspired by a wonderful clown called "Wienn" (Cihangir Özbekler). He was born in 1998 in Vienna and adopted by a family who had a deep connection to the world of circus. Growing up as a young child, he found himself immersed in this colorful and enchanting world. His heart became captivated by this extraordinary profession. During those years, his grandfather, Frank Wienn, was a skilled clown himself. As I grew older, I inherited his passion and knowledge, learning the tricks of the trade from him. However, after his grandfather's passing, the circus unfortunately had to be sold. Together with his family relocated to Holland, where he continue to pursue his love for clowning. In the meantime, he also bring laughter and joy to children in the pediatric ward of the hospital. See his fb page 

"Weinn" (Cihangir Özbekler)

work in progress

ACEO Clown portrait #254 Piccolo Camerino (Adrián Conde)

 ACEO Clown #254 "Piccolo Camerino" (Adrián Conde)

2 ½” x 3 ½” (64 x 89 mm)

ACEO Clown portrait #254 inspired by a skilled clown Adrian Conde who has brought the magic of laughter, joy, and entertainment to diverse audiences across the world. He is originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina. From a young age, Adrián immersed himself in various art forms including music, theater, circus, mime, juggling, clowning and, eventually, magic. In 2006, he relocated to Asturias to refine his talents in magic and sought to infuse a unique twist to his performances in order to move away from stereotypical magician tropes. His education at the renowned Circo Criollo in Buenos Aires inspired him to merge magic with clowning. His unique performances have graced prestigious magic and theater festivals in Spain and globally. For the latest new about his work visit his website.

Piccolo Camerino (Adrián Conde)

work in progress

ACEO Clown #253 Fer Catastrofer

 

ACEO Clown #253 "Fer Catastrofer" 

2 ½” x 3 ½” (64 x 89 mm)

ACEO Clown portrait #253 inspired by an amazing clown Fernando Villella (Fer Catastrofer) from Spain (Originally from Argentina). He is an actor, clown, and Musician. Fer has dedicated over two decades to creating shows, characters, spaces, and everything related to circus and theater.

He was born in Argentina and studied photography at the Institut d'Estudis Fotogràfics de Catalunya and Gestural Theater at the Escola Internacional Berty Tobías in the city of Barcelona, where he developed the technique of Gestural Theater.

He is also the creator of the CIA CATASTROFER and participates in the LA CAPUTXETA Project, where he manages a circus tent.Currently, he is involved in the creation of the new project for Bucraá Circus, EL PASO.With his work, he has participated in numerous renowned festivals in Europe, Africa, and South America, receiving several awards. 

Fernando Villella performing at "El Gran Final"