The internationally renowned artist Capt. Stjepko Mamic has attracted international Circle of collectors, drawn by his colourful and mystical style and charismatic persona. He has been drawing and painting since childhood, but life first pushed him for 30 years to the sea where become a ship’s captain in mercantile marine. Eleven years ago, he returned to his first love, painting. He has perfected the techniques of contemporary painting at the Academia du Port-Royal, Paris, France (with Proof. Jean Maxime Relange and Prof. Dina Pickard) and at the Academy D'Arte , Florence, Italy (with Prof. Sonia De Franceschi).