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DonatoArts
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[2010-01-22 03:59:29 +0000 UTC]
"Donato"
(United States)
# Statistics
Favourites: 3; Deviations: 179; Watchers: 13726
Watching: 3; Pageviews: 287002; Comments Made: 18; Friends: 3
# Interests
Tools of the Trade: Traditional Oil Painting and DrawingsOther Interests: Hiking, Museums, Nature Observations, soccer, and more ART
# About me
As a heavily respected and awarded Imaginative Realist artist, Donato shares his passion of figurative arts not only through his unique body of oil paintings and drawings, but also by inspiring future generations of creators through teaching at the Illustration Master Class and the School of Visual Arts, mentoring online through the SmArt School, and lecturing and exhibiting at various institutions, seminars, and conventions worldwide.
From J.R.R. Tolkiens' The Lord of the Rings to Botticellis' La Primivera, Donato balances modern concepts with historical inspirations to bridge the worlds of contemporary and historical figurative arts. Influences encompass strolls down New York City streets and pilgrimages to museums and art institutions where ever he travels. Donato recognizes the significant cultural role played by visual art and makes personal efforts to contribute to the expansion and appreciation of the narrative genre that extend beyond the commissions of his clients.
Since beginning his professional career in 1993, Donatoโs list of clients has grown to include major book publishers in New York to concept design firms on the West Coast: notables include The United Nations, LucasArts, National Geographic, Scientific American, CNN, DC Comics, Microsoft, The Village Voice, Playboy Magazine, US Postal Service, Wizards of the Coast , Scholastic, Simon&Schuster, Tor Books, Random House, Time/Warner, The Scifi Channel, Milton-Bradley, and Hasbro. Merits range from the Hamilton King Award from the Society of Illustrators to twenty-three Chesley Awards from the Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists, three Artist Hugo Awards for outstanding professional work from the World Science Fiction Society, notable awards from the Art Renewal Center, and six silver and two gold medals from the juried annual Spectrum: The Best of Contemporary Fantastic Art.
Donato is currently engaged with series works on the themes of empathetic robots, astronauts, commercial cover commissions, and continued explorations within Middle-earth and other inspired worlds. You can learn more about Donatoโs art and techniques at www.donatoart.com.
Donato lives with his wife and two daughters in Brooklyn, New York.
# Comments
Comments: 159
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thanks for sharing your awsome paintings
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Magnificent Art work
A very pleasant moment to discover your gallery and the .com
congratulations
Regards
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Stunning work! Like one of the old masters!
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You have some great art! I really like your Tolkien pieces. I look forward to seeing what you do in the future!
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I'm not even sure where to start.
Your artwork is OUT OF THIS WORLD. Seriously, your level is just unmatched. Wow.
Thank you for sharing your amazing talent with the world, I cannot wait to see what you come up with next! <3
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Hey there!
Nice art 
Hope to see you there some time
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Hey! I have a YouTube channel, and I want more subs on there.
So can you check my channel?
www.youtube.com/channel/UCetOeโฆ?
Thanks and have a nice day
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WOW,ย ย Your art is extraordinary. There so unique and majestic to look at. You sir, have talent in life. And it's amazing to see you spread your talent in life, and let other people see it through your art. Keep doing what your doing, and you will always find happiness in lifeย -Olga
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Best wishes for a safe, prosperous, healthy and happy new year.
Thank you for keeping the spirit of Middle Earth alive.
Sincerely,
Michael
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Donato, I follow you since a loooong time ago, even before I decided to reach deviantArt. Thanks for sharing with us your art and your talent, every time I look at your artworks is like to take a deep breath full of beauty and, I don't know, something AMAZING. Love ya,
Ulfeid.
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Love your artwork! Do you mind if I chart some of your works into cross stitch? Not for profit, just my own use. I will credit you as artist!
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Your artwork graphically amazes me! Really inspiring, natural talent!ย
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You have no works in the Prints shop ย ... Is it possible or not?
Thanks for your reponseย answer...
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I love your work! I have your Middle-Earth book sitting on my shelf. I just happened to stumble across one of your pieces here and I thought it looked familiar. I just love the emotion behind every piece. They feel like renaissance paintings. Such wonderful work.
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Creations are supposed to be fingerprints of the creator's soul.
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For your creations there is no doubt!
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Astounding gallery. My pleasure is following you!
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Hi DonatoArts. My name is Jeani Rector, and I am the editor of the established, award-winning ezine The Horror Zine. We are not just about horror; we are mystery, surreal, suspense, fantasy, sci-fi and "Twilight Zone."
I cruised your gallery and am impressed. I particularly like Desires. I would like to display some of your art in our ezine. Please feel free to check our Art Page out for yourself at www.thehorrorzine.com/art.html .
There is no charge, and as you can see from the other artists we have displayed on our Art Page, you would get your own page and complete credit for your work.
If you are interested, please email me at thehorrorzine@gmail.com and I look forward to hearing from you.
Thanks,
Jeani Rector, Editor
The Horror Zine
www.thehorrorzine.com
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I can't think of any words to fully express how amazing and inspiring your work is to me
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awesome work you got there! i'm going to stare at stuff now and try to understand your use of color.
keep it up.
watching.
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You have a hugely impressive gallery - I'm sure a lot of work has gone into honing your talent. Keep up the amazing work
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You are so so so amazingly magical in your capabilities as an artist. I am sure that you have worked hard and been so diligent with your practice, and I must tell you that it really shows. I am so impressed. And I love the subject matter that you choose to paint as well. It's glorious! What is your favorite medium to use? Preferred brush fiber?
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ไธๅฏๆ่ฎฎ๏ผSome of your works remember me ofย Dรผrer.ย
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So wonderful to discover your work is here on dA too, Donato! ย We me met at IlluXcon a few years back and you gave me feedback on my Kushiel's Dart piece. ย It helped greatly! ย I look forward to keeping up with your work here.
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Your skill is at an amazing level!
CANNOT RESIST. MUST. HIT. WATCH.
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Your art is truly breathtaking, sir! I'm so amazed!
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Your artwork is incredible! I look forward to seeing more of it!
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