Donato Giancola

Donato Giancola (* 1967 ) is an American painter and has won numerous awards in the field of fictional painting.

Life

Donato Giancola lived in Vermont when he was young . He later lived for three years in Syracuse , New York , where he went to school. After graduation, he moved to Brooklyn, New York, where he lives with his wife and two daughters.

Giancola first studied electrical engineering at the University of Vermont , but dropped out to study painting at Syracuse University . 1992 Donato graduated from his studies, which had a focus on fine arts (the fine arts), with excellent success.

Giancola describes himself as a “classic abstract realist who works with science fiction and fantasy ”.

Awards

Donato Giancola has received numerous awards. Some are mentioned here:

• World Fantasy Award : Best Performer, 2004.
• Eight Chesley Awards from the Association of Science Fiction & Fantasy Artists (ASFA) including the Web Award
• Several silver and gold medals as well as the title of the best contemporary interpreter in science fiction and fantasy painting. (Spectrum)
• Hugo Award for best professional interpreter 2006; also nominated six times.

gallery

• Art Renewal Center , International Salon, Figurative Category, 2004.
• Magical Adventure: Fantasy from the Frank Collection, University of Maryland, College Park , 2004.
• The Society of Illustrators. Annual Picture Exhibition, New York City 1999–2004.
• The Lord of the Rings images, exhibition of the book covers and other illustrations in the book, Bailey / Howe Library, University of Vermont , 2002.
• New Artists, Nahan Gallery, New York City 1995.

Web links

• Donato Giancola Official Website (English)
• The Art Renewal Center (English)
• The Association of Science Fiction & Fantasy Artists (English)
• Magic the Gathering, April 2003 interview, 'Behind the scenes: Donato Giancola' (English)
• Donato Giancola in the Internet Speculative Fiction Database (English)

Individual evidence

1. ^ Official website, FAQ : “ I am a classical-abstract-realist working with science fiction and fantasy subject matter. ”