This series emerged from Frank Argento’s captivation with the styles and execution of various artists, many of whom are recognized for their contributions. Argento studied the lives and practices of skilled artists from many time periods , each with diverse cultural heritages. Awed by the challenges they faced and the sacrifices they made to pursue art as their life’s purpose, many of these artists styles are recreated through Argento's treatment in homage to their enduring subject matter and craft.