 | | ABOUT THE ARTIST
Justyn Farano
This extraordinary young talent is considered one of the premier sports artist in the world today. Farano’s passion for sports and art stems back to an early childhood, playing baseball and drawing sports figures for as long as he could remember. Born in Fort Myers, FL in 1979, Farano began oil painting at the age of 13. Heavily influenced by artist Stephen Holland, Farano has refined his painting technique over the years. Farano studied drawing and painting at the University of Tampa and graduated in 2002. He began Sports Art IIlustrated in 2007 and was named the "Official Artist of the Ted Williams Museum" in 2008. Although known for his rich vibrant colors and contrast, Farano is not your typical traditional sports artist, painting from a scene. Generally Farano creates a concept and conveys a story within each painting, a combination of realism and fresh inventive backgrounds. His unique approach and meticulous attention to detail has recently caught strong attention within the NFL, MLB, NBA, and art communities. Farano’s work captivates us with his originality, powerful emotion, and graceful brush strokes. From Farano’s original oil paintings, limited edition canvas gicleés are created, signed and numbered by Farano, and then autographed by the athlete or entertainer. His artwork can be seen in stadiums, player’s homes, and collector’s worldwide.ARTIST STATEMENT:“In each painting, capturing the true essence of my subject is paramount. I focus on creating an intense, highly emotional moment that grasps the viewer. Using different techniques and an innovative perspective I achieve close attention to detail, which has enabled me to develop my unique style. It’s gratifying for me as a realist; to create a powerful portrayal of my subjects that alters one’s view and surpasses my previous works. It is a dream come true doing what I enjoy and love most.” -- Justyn Farano
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