Donato Giancola
| Donato Giancola | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1967 |
| Nationality | American |
| Field | Fantasy art |
Donato Giancola (born 1967) is an American artist specializing in science fiction and fantasy illustration.
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[edit] Biography
Donato Giancola was born in 1967 and raised in Colchester, Vermont, near Burlington, Vermont. He currently resides in Brooklyn with his wife and two daughters.[1]
Giancola first majored in electrical engineering at the University of Vermont, but left for Syracuse University to seriously pursue painting in 1989. He graduated with a BFA in 1992.[1]
Giancola describes himself and his work as a 'classical-abstract-realist working with science fiction and fantasy' and lists Hans Memling, Jan Van Eyck, Velázquez, Caravaggio, Vermeer, Piet Mondrian, Rembrandt, Rubens and Titian as his favorite artists.[2]
Giancola has illustrated cards for the Magic: The Gathering collectible card game.[3] He has been described as a "cult hero" among fantasy collectible card game players.[4] In 2008, the Bennington Banner referred to him as "arguably the most popular and successful sci-fi/fantasy artist working today".[5]
[edit] Honors
Giancola's work has won many awards and accolades with highlights including:
- Hamilton King Award for Excellence, Society of Illustrators, 2008.
- World Fantasy Award: Best Artist, 2004.[6]
- Eight Chesley Awards from the Association of Science Fiction & Fantasy Artists (ASFA) including their award for Artistic Achievement in 2002.
- Several Silver and Gold Awards as well as Honorable Mention from Spectrum's Best of Contemporary Fantastic Art.
- Hugo Award for Best Professional Artist, 2006, 2007, 2009; also nominated six times.
- Several Awards of Merit, Society of Illustrators, 'Our Own Show' exhibitions.
- Two Best of Shows Award and Best Professional Artist, Lunacon Science Fiction Convention
- Art Renewal Center, International Salon 2004, first place, figurative category.[7]
[edit] Art exhibitions
- Magical Adventures: Fantasy Art from The Frank Collection, University of Maryland, College Park, 2004.
- Illustrators, The Society of Illustrators Annual Exhibition of Illustration, 128 East 63rd Street, New York, New York. 1999-2004.
- The Art of 'The Lord of the Rings', Exhibition of book cover and interior illustration, Bailey/Howe Library, University of Vermont, 2002.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Troy, Jeanne (July 18, 2007). "Sci-fi painter Donato Giancola's work on display at SVAC", Bennington Banner.
- ^ Magic the Gathering, April 2003 Interview, 'Behind the Canvas: Donato Giancola'
- ^ http://www.donatoart.com/magic.html
- ^ Alesia, Tom (August 18, 2000). "Fantasy: the Gathering", Wisconsin State Journal, p. F1.
- ^ (July 22, 2008). "'Fantasy' master Giancola debuts workshop at SVAC", Bennington Banner.
- ^ World Fantasy Convention (2010). "“Award Winners and Nominees”". http://www.worldfantasy.org/awards/awardslist.html/. Retrieved 04 Feb 2011.
- ^ First International ARC Salon Competition
[edit] External links
- Donato Giancola Official website
- Works by Donato Giancola at the Art Renewal Center
- Donato Giancola page at The Association of Science Fiction & Fantasy Artists
- The Cover Art of Donato Giancola
- SF Artists: Donato Giancola wiki profile with list of covers
- Donato Giancola at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database
- http://www.pen-paper.net/rpgdb.php?op=showcreator&creatorid=6608
- Donato Giancola's Gallery with biography and artbooks on Inside Your ART
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