Portraits
DFilippone on 20 April
2009
Daniel FilipponeFine Artist and Illustrator
the importance of your Sketchbook
I am a strong believer and know the importance of maintaining a sketchbook. It’s the best way to keep your skills sharp and remain a viable artist. An artist’s sketchbook can be very personal and reveal a lot about the person, but these sketches are great moments in time observing life around me.
My sketchbooks can be found on me where ever I go. Out of sheer pleasure and relaxation, with any free moment, whether waiting around or enjoying an espresso, I find myself observing and sketching in my handmade sketchbooks.
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I was dissatisfied with the quality of store bought sketchbooks, so over the years I have made all my sketchbooks. Choosing only quality papers, I tear them into a variety of different sizes and I use scrap pieces of matte board for the covers which I then have wire bound at the local office supply store. The making of my sketchbooks personalizes and makes a greater connection to the experience.
Some sketches are exactly that and then there are some that I would revisit and develop into more sustained drawings. I’ve included a variety of quick gestural and spontaneous line drawings to the more observed and developed drawing.
It takes a lot of sketching to get a couple of gems, so here are some I like. All sketches are from observation, working with archival ink.
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A-Forest Gallery, NY
'Simplicity' - March 6 - 8, 2010 -
Will's Creek Survey Exhibition
10th Annual Juried Art Exhibition -
Kyoto International Art Exhibition
Exotica in Kyoto -
Berlin Art Exhibition
Infinite Unity in Berlin 2008 -
Art Biologic
Limner Gallery, Hudson, NY -
Gallery West
Alexandria, Virginia -
Marin Society of Artists
Ross, California -
Curator Choice 2007
A-Forest Gallery -
Art Gallery of Garrett College
2 and 3 dimensional work.
Paintings :: Laborers
DFilippone on 9 April 2009
The capability of the human form and its design seen through under-recognized individuals is what this body of work, 'Laborers' pays homage to. I strongly believe in the determined strength of the human mind as an over riding control over the physical capabilities of the human body. Our ability to accomplish difficult and challenging tasks allows us to advance in society through these actions.
Recent Drawings
DFilippone on 10 May 2008
While settling in and becoming comfortable with a new studio space, I settled into the space by doing some observed nature studies exploring a different medium. Metalpoint drawings and the process, which includes time and patience to build up the subtle strokes that cluster together to create subtle tone, were always of interest.
Metalpoint drawings are when a wire of metal (silver, copper, brass) is used like a pencil to create delicate lines and marks on a prepared surface. Over time metalpoint will oxidize, causing it to darken slightly and take on a subtle brownish hue. Metalpoint processes are referred to as: silverpoint, copperpoint and brasspoint.
Illustrations
DFilippone on 10 May 2008
Illustration is directly linked to ever-changing social and political trends, fine art movements and technological advances in the field of publishing. Through a wide variety of skills and styles, images are created to express visually the ideas of the client. Painting and drawing are the foundations of this applied art, but the real definition of illustration is that it is a form of storytelling. As an illustrator in editorial and book illustration, I incorporate a narrative and sense of humor to conceptualize and distill concepts and commentary into a single image.
Biography
Daniel Filippone's interest in painting and drawing began at the early age of seven.
Born and raised in New Jersey, with a very close proximity to New York City, Daniel attended the Fashion Institute of Technology, where he received a BFA in Illustration in 1997.
After graduation, he studied at the University of Florence as part of a summer abroad program, ‘Lessons from the Old Masters', through the Fashion Institute of Technology. After returning from his studies abroad, Daniel developed a freelance career as an illustrator and muralist.
He is also a graduate of the New York Academy of Art, where he acquired his Master of Fine Arts degree in Painting. The program offered a traditional Renaissance training, which have been an interest and a way of working throughout, Daniel’s development. There he developed his personal vision using the figure as a central element in his work.
Daniel continued a career as an Artist/Illustrator and educator in Boone, North Carolina at Appalachian State University for three years. He was an instructor of Painting and Drawing in ASU's Department of Art. Before moving to Western Maryland, Daniel was honored to receive ASU's Chancellor's portrait commission.
Daniel is currently the Assistant Professor of Drawing and Illustration at Frostburg State University's Visual Arts Department.
His current artwork encompasses all his past experiences in construction and pays homage to the working class with his series of paintings entitled “Laborers”. He also continues to do portraiture, while regularly exhibiting his series of paintings and drawings at national and international galleries. Contact Me