Donato Giancola trading cards catalogue

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Donato Giancola is an American science fiction and fantasy art painter. More

Donato Giancola claims to have been inspired by various painters from the low countries.
Notably Hans Memling, Jan Van Eyck, Vermeer, Piet Mondrian, Rembrandt and Rubens.
Other sources of inspiration for him are Velázquez, Caravaggio and Titian.
Distinguishing features in his work are the use of color and the expression of the fabric.

Giancola is considered very successful and has won several awards, including:

Hamilton King Award for Excellence, Society of Illustrators, 2008.
World Fantasy Award: Best Artist, 2004.
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, plus several honorable mentions from Spectrum's Best of Contemporary Fantastic Art.
Hugo Award for Best Professional Artist, 2006, 2007, 2009; (nominated 6 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.

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