As Seen in Decor Maine Magazine 

"In his artists’ statement, Russell D’Alessio declares: “If I could paint with the fire of Picasso and the soul of Chagall, I would certainly find my nirvana.” However, visitors to the gallery Russell and wife Linda manage in Bar Harbor merely have to behold Russell’s works to find bliss.

Thanks to themes of “childlike innocence” and “eternal youth” and vivid animation coloring each canvas, paper, and multimedia vessel, a stroll around D’Alessio Gallery is as much a joyous emotional adventure as hiking nearby Cadillac Mountain is a physical one.

“For Russ, painting is more than just drawing what you see; it is an adventure, a journey of discovery,” Linda says. - Heather Chapman"