Vincent Giarrano
Artist Bio Artist Work
Vincent Giarrano is a realist painter living in Connecticut. His work is based on naturalism; painting scenes or objects in their natural state. Vincent employs a variety of subjects; still lifes, figures and landscapes. The unifying factor is the quiet and sincere moments he captures. He also favors scenes with a cool light; this further enhances the introspective quality of his subjects.
“In my work, Realism isn’t confined to the image alone, I carry it through to the concept as well. I paint what speaks to me about real life experiences. I want my viewer to feel the true to life quality of my scenes. Another major aspect of my work is the degree of resolve that I seek. Our eyes see things in a very particular way, how they focus and what we focus on. My interest is in using the qualities of our perceptions to create a more believable impression.”
Vincent was born in Buffalo, New York in 1960. He started drawing at an early age, teaching himself until his first life drawing class at seventeen. Vincent attended the State University of New York, receiving his BFA. He then went on to Syracuse University for his master’s degree. After college, Vincent lived in New York City, working in the field of illustration. Since moving to Connecticut he has returned to fine art oil painting.
Education
1985 Master of Fine Art, Syracuse University
1982 Bachelor of Fine Arts, The State University of New York at Buffalo
Teaching Experience
2013
Drawing Workshop, National Portrait Gallery, Washington, DC
2010
Figure Drawing Workshop, Washington Art Association, CT
2009
Figure Drawing Workshop, Washington Art Association, CT
2008
Figure Drawing Workshop, Washington Art Association, CT
2007
Figure Drawing Workshop, Washington Art Association, CT
Painting Workshop, Washington Art Association, CT
2006
Painting Workshop, Washington Art Association, CT
Figure Drawing Workshop, Washington Art Association, CT
2005
Plein Air Painting, Washington Art Association, Connecticut
Portrait and Figure Drawing, Washington Art Association, CT
Awards, Honors and Competitions
2015
The Artist’s Magazine Annual Competition, honorable mention in portrait/figure
2011
America China Oil Painting Artists League Competition, Finalist
2010
The Artist’s Magazine 27th Annual Competition
Second place in Wildlife, Spring Robin
Honorable mention in Landscape, Japanese Girls
2009
Washington Art Association, Members Show, Honorable Mention
2008
The Artist’s Magazine 25th Annual Competition, finalist in Landscape & Still Life
Greenwich Arts Council, Greenwich, CT, Faces of Winter, Daniel Greene-Judge
2007
The Artist’s Magazine Competition
Salon International, Greenhouse Gallery, San Antonio, TX
2006
Salon International, Greenhouse Gallery, San Antonio, TX
2005
Salon International, Greenhouse Gallery, San Antonio, TX
Select Solo Exhibitions
2017
Gallery Henoch, NYC, New York City Women
2016
Susan Powell Fine Art, Madison, CT, City Life
2015
Susan Powell Fine Art, Madison, CT, New Paintings
Haynes Galleries, Nashville, TN, Life in the City
2014
Susan Powell Fine Art, Madison, CT, New York City
2013
Susan Powell Fine Art, Madison, CT, New Paintings
Haynes Galleries, Nashville, TN, Truth and Beauty
Behnke Doherty Gallery, Washington, CT, Passages
2012
Susan Powell Fine Art, Madison, CT, New Paintings
Waterhouse Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA, One-man Show
2011
Susan Powell Fine Art, Madison, CT, NYC Street Scenes
2010
Susan Powell Fine Art, Madison, CT, New York Scenes
2009
Susan Powell Fine Art, Madison, CT, New York Soho Paintings
Select Group Exhibitions
2017
Susan Powell Fine Art, Madison, CT, Spring into Art
Susan Powell Fine Art, Madison, CT, Still Life Invitational
2016
Susan Powell Fine Art, Madison, CT, Spring into Art
Susan Powell Fine Art, Madison, CT, Annual Holiday Show
2015
Gallery 1261, Denver, CO, The Renaissance of Realism
2013
Gallery 1261, Denver, CO, The City
2012
Bennington Center for the Arts, Bennington, VT, Artists for the New Century
Susan Powell Fine Art, Madison, CT, Along the Shore
2011
Behnke-Doherty Gallery, Washington, CT, Bare Essentials
Tree’s Place, Orleans, MA, Summer Salon
Enid Lawson Gallery, London, United Kingdom
2010
Susan Powell Fine Art, Madison, CT, Holiday Exhibition
Gardner Colby Gallery, Naples, Florida
Waterhouse Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA, The Great American Figurative Show
Susan Powell Fine Art, Madison, CT, NYC Viewpoints and CT Scenes
Behnke Doherty Gallery, Washington, CT, American Luminosity
The Forbes Galleries in NYC, A Contemporary View of Women Reading
2008
Waterhouse Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA, Figurative Exhibition
Grenning Gallery, Sag Harbor, NY, Introducing
Grenning Gallery, Sag Harbor, NY, Local Landscape Show
Susan Powell Fine Art, Madison, CT, Along the Shore
Susan Powell Fine Art, Madison, CT, Three Takes on Realism
2007
Salmagundi Club, Non-members Exhibit
Greenhouse Gallery, San Antonio, TX, Salon International 2007
2006
Greenhouse Gallery, San Antonio, TX, Salon International 2006
Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts, Annual Exhibition, Mystic, CT
2005
Greenhouse Gallery, San Antonio, TX, Salon International 2005
Museum Exhibitions
2016
The Butler Institute of American Art, National Midyear Show
2015
The Butler Institute of American Art, National Midyear Show
2014
Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Contemporary Realism Biennial 2014
The National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC, Outwin Boochever Competition
The National Portrait Gallery, London, UK, BP Portrait Award 2013
Wolverhampton Art Gallery, BP Portrait Award 2013
2013 - 2014
Aberdeen Art Gallery, BP Portrait Award 2013
Art Fairs
2011
AAF, Milan, Italy
2009
ArtHamptons, NY
2008
Art20, Park Avenue Armory, NY