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| birth_name = Vincent Giarrano |
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| birth_place = [[Buffalo, New York]], U.S. |
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'''Vincent Giarrano''', |
'''Vincent Giarrano''' (born November 17, 1960), also known as '''Vince Giarrano''', is an American [[Contemporary art|contemporary]] [[Realism (visual arts)|realist]] [[Painting|painter]] and former [[comic book]] artist. |
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Vincent Giarrano was born on November 17, 1960<ref name=":0">{{cite web |url=http://www.thompsonsgallery.co.uk/artist.php/Vincent-Giarrano-267/ |title=Vincent Giarrano |website=Thompson's Galleries |access-date=March 4, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180304231747/http://www.thompsonsgallery.co.uk/artist.php/Vincent-Giarrano-267/ |archive-date=March 4, 2018}}</ref> in [[Buffalo, New York]]. He took an early interest in drawing and by the time he was 12, decided to pursue a career as an artist.<ref name=":1">{{cite magazine |last=Kemp |first=John R. |date=October 2017 |title=City Stories |magazine=[[The Artist's Magazine]] |pages=2–9}}</ref> |
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* ''[[A Dream Come True! (Nickelodeon Rugrats in Paris, The Movie)]]'' |
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* ''Badlands'' (with [[Steven Grant (comics)|Steven Grant]]) |
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He went on to complete his [[Bachelor of Fine Arts]] from the [[University at Buffalo]] in 1982<ref name=":0" /> and a [[Master of Fine Arts]] from [[Syracuse University]] in 1985.<ref name=":0" /> Subsequently, he worked as an illustrator for [[Marvel Comics]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://marvel.com/comics/creators/3562/vince_giarrano |title=Vince Giarrano |website=[[Marvel Comics]] |access-date=March 4, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180304231703/http://marvel.com/comics/creators/3562/vince_giarrano |archive-date=March 4, 2018}}</ref> and [[DC Comics]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dccomics.com/talent/vince-giarrano |title=Vince Giarrano |website=[[DC Comics]] |date=4 March 2012 |access-date=March 4, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180304233243/https://www.dccomics.com/talent/vince-giarrano |archive-date=March 4, 2018}}</ref> among others. Giarrano credits his years of experience drawing [[comic book]]s with developing a sense of the narrative structure.<ref name=":2">{{cite web |url=http://luckycompiler.com/a-true-impression-of-life/ |title=Vincent Giarrano Figurative Paintings: A True Impression of Life |date=September 20, 2013 |website=Lucky Compiler |access-date=March 4, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180305063223/http://luckycompiler.com/a-true-impression-of-life/ |archive-date=March 5, 2018}}</ref> |
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* ''[[Batgirl]]'' |
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* ''[[Batman: Knight Gallery]]'' |
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==Work== |
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* ''[[Batman: Knightfall]]'' |
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Around 2000, Giarrano again started to take an active interest in [[fine art]]s, particularly in [[Realism (visual arts)|realist]] [[painting]].<ref name=":1" /> He meticulously studied the works of [[John Singer Sargent]], attended workshops and painted with friends.<ref name=":1" /> From the middle of the decade his works started to appear in Group and Solo Exhibitions fairly frequently.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.galleryhenoch.com/artists/giarrano/giarrano_bio.html |title=Vincent Giarrano - Biography |website=Gallery Henoch |access-date=March 4, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180304231504/http://www.galleryhenoch.com/artists/giarrano/giarrano_bio.html |archive-date=March 4, 2018}}</ref> His works have been exhibited in the [[National Portrait Gallery (United States)|National Portrait Gallery]], [[Smithsonian Institution]], [[Washington, D.C.]],<ref name=":3">{{cite web |url=http://www.susanpowellfineart.com/portfolioitem/vincent-giarrano-2/ |title=Vincent Giarrano |website=Susan Powell Fine Art |access-date=March 4, 2018 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180305070158/http://www.susanpowellfineart.com/portfolioitem/vincent-giarrano-2/ |archive-date=March 5, 2018}}</ref> and [[National Portrait Gallery, London|National Portrait Gallery]], [[London]].<ref name=":3" /> |
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* ''[[Cinnibar Flats (comics)|Cinnibar Flats]]'' |
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* ''[[Manhunter (comics)|Manhunter]]'' |
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Giarrano often paints the ubiquitous experiences from everyday lives, believing these fleeting moments can carry something of infinite significance. He also puts a lot of importance on effectively capturing light and creating a moody atmosphere.<ref name=":1" /> |
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* ''[[Spitfire (New Universe)|Spitfire]]'' |
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* ''[[The Terminator: The Enemy Within]]'' |
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==Influence== |
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* ''[[War of the Gods (comics)|War of the Gods]]'' |
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Besides John Singer Sargent, other painters like [[Joaquín Sorolla]], [[Anders Zorn]] and [[Edward Hopper]] have influenced Giarrano.<ref name=":1" /> He is also inspired by the courage and commitment of Dutch [[Post-Impressionism|Post-Impressionist]] painter [[Vincent van Gogh]].<ref name=":2" /> |
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* ''[[X (Dark Horse Comics)|X]]'' |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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* {{Official website|https://www.giarrano.com/}} |
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* [http://www.impact-books.com/bio_giarrano.asp Vince Giarrano bio] at [[Impact Comics]] |
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* [https://museum-of-art.net/rooms/walk/1655 Online exhibition of Vincent Giarrano] |
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* [http://www.comicbookdb.com/creator.php?ID=1182 List of works] at the [[Comic Book Database]] |
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[[Category:1960 births]] |
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[[Category:20th-century American painters]] |
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[[Category:American comics artists]] |
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[[Category:Realist artists]] |
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Latest revision as of 17:24, 11 March 2024
Vincent Giarrano | |
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Born | Vincent Giarrano November 17, 1960 Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Area(s) | Penciller, Inker |
Pseudonym(s) | Vince Giarrano |
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Vincent Giarrano (born November 17, 1960), also known as Vince Giarrano, is an American contemporary realist painter and former comic book artist.
Education[edit]
Vincent Giarrano was born on November 17, 1960[1] in Buffalo, New York. He took an early interest in drawing and by the time he was 12, decided to pursue a career as an artist.[2]
He went on to complete his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University at Buffalo in 1982[1] and a Master of Fine Arts from Syracuse University in 1985.[1] Subsequently, he worked as an illustrator for Marvel Comics[3] and DC Comics,[4] among others. Giarrano credits his years of experience drawing comic books with developing a sense of the narrative structure.[5]
Work[edit]
Around 2000, Giarrano again started to take an active interest in fine arts, particularly in realist painting.[2] He meticulously studied the works of John Singer Sargent, attended workshops and painted with friends.[2] From the middle of the decade his works started to appear in Group and Solo Exhibitions fairly frequently.[6] His works have been exhibited in the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.,[7] and National Portrait Gallery, London.[7]
Giarrano often paints the ubiquitous experiences from everyday lives, believing these fleeting moments can carry something of infinite significance. He also puts a lot of importance on effectively capturing light and creating a moody atmosphere.[2]
Influence[edit]
Besides John Singer Sargent, other painters like Joaquín Sorolla, Anders Zorn and Edward Hopper have influenced Giarrano.[2] He is also inspired by the courage and commitment of Dutch Post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Vincent Giarrano". Thompson's Galleries. Archived from the original on March 4, 2018. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e Kemp, John R. (October 2017). "City Stories". The Artist's Magazine. pp. 2–9.
- ^ "Vince Giarrano". Marvel Comics. Archived from the original on March 4, 2018. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
- ^ "Vince Giarrano". DC Comics. 4 March 2012. Archived from the original on March 4, 2018. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
- ^ a b "Vincent Giarrano Figurative Paintings: A True Impression of Life". Lucky Compiler. September 20, 2013. Archived from the original on March 5, 2018. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
- ^ "Vincent Giarrano - Biography". Gallery Henoch. Archived from the original on March 4, 2018. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
- ^ a b "Vincent Giarrano". Susan Powell Fine Art. Archived from the original on March 5, 2018. Retrieved March 4, 2018.