Donato Giancola

(1947 --)

Donato Giancola, who frequently paints under the name Donato, is an American artist specializing in narrative realism with SF and fantasy content. Giancola first majored in electrical engineering at the University of Vermont, but left for Syracuse University to pursue painting in 1989. He graduated with a BFA in 1992.

Awards, Honors and GoHships:

• 1998 -- Lunacon 41, Gaughan Award
• 2001 -- World Fantasy Convention 2001
• 2002 -- Philcon 2002, Chesley Award for Artistic Achievement
• 2004 -- LepreCon 30, World Fantasy Award for Best Artist
• 2005 -- Neffy Award for Best Pro Artist
• 2006 -- Boskone 43, Norwescon XXIX, Best Professional Artist Hugo
• 2007 -- Best Professional Artist Hugo
• 2008 -- ConDFW VII
• 2009 -- Best Professional Artist Hugo
• 2010 -- MileHiCon 42
• 2012 -- FenCon IX
• 2013 -- Archon 37
• 2014 -- Ad Astra 33
• 2017 -- Balticon 51
• 2018 -- Mythcon 49
• Seven more Best Professional Artist Hugo nominations 1999-2005
• 17 other Chesley Awards

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