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Artist's Profile AMERICAN ARTIST – BORN IN ITALY, "OUT OF AFRICA" Dino Paravano - born in 1935 in Italy, lived in South Africa for 44 years, after immigrating there with his family in 1947. He began painting at an early age, initially encouraged by his father and subsequently attending the Johannesburg College of Art to further his studies. Ultimately he is mainly self-taught, having perfected his unique technique of using light, which is evident in all his paintings, and for which he is famous. Dino travels extensively, in pursuit of subject matter, and during the years spent in South Africa it afforded him the privilege of viewing the animal and it's natural habitat, in diverse settings -- in all the National and private Game Reserves of the region. The "heart-beat" of Africa truly made an impact on his palette; to the discerning viewer the earthy tones that are present in his African studies, reflect his ability to capture the essence of the bush veldt. Being totally dedicated to his Art, Dino gained recognition as one of the prominent South African Artists, and had many very successful one-man exhibitions in SA, starting with his first one-man show in 1968. Subsequent shows were ‘sell-outs,’ setting a precedent, with people lining up outside the Galleries the night before the opening! Major South African Corporate Companies, as well as private collectors purchased Dino’s works at the time. In the early 1970's he decided to venture farther a-field. He came to the USA to explore the American scene. His work was so well receive that he began to travel to and from the USA on a regular bass, incorporating research of North American nature and wildlife, since the vibrant enthusiasm and competitiveness was an inspiration to his creative nature. He subsequently decided to move to the USA, where he achieved wider international recognition. Dino and his wife Kiki have been living in Tucson Arizona since 1992. They both love this great land, and became American Citizens in 1998. Dino Paravano has gone from strength to strength in American, British and International art scene, and has many credits to his name. From 1968 Dino has held 14 one-man shows in major South African cities, New York and London, plus 220 International exhibitions; over 100 of which were Museum Shows. Since 1979 his work was selected every year for the” Society of Animal Artists” annual exhibition and subsequent year tour This year will mark the twenty-second consecutive year of participation in: "Birds in Art" also five years in "Wildlife: The Artist's View" held by the “Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum” in Wausau, Wisconsin, plus the follow-up year tours of national and international Museums. It is a privilege as well as an achievement; approximately 100 works by 600 artists with over a 1,000 entries worldwide are chosen for the annual exhibition, and only 50 works are selected for the year tour. Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum 1993 - Dino was presented with the prestigious title of MASTER WILDLIFE ARTIST - the 17th Master to be so honored. A most coveted prize in the Art fraternity, as this is awarded to the best wildlife Artists in the world. In 1989 and 1991 Dino's paintings were chosen as "artwork of the month" by the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum from their permanent collection. His work is featured in museum, corporate and private collections in South Africa, UK, USA, Australia, Europe and the Orient. Including: Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Blauveld Art Museum, Bennington Center for the Arts, The Wildlife Experience, Kruger National Park, Mala-Mala, S. African Reserve Bank, Total Oil S. Africa, South African Broadcasting Corporation, Raymond James Financial, most S. African commercial banks etc. REPRODUCTIONS: Over thirty Limited Edition Reproductions, including a ten-image portfolio Limited Edition, of the National Parks in South Africa, commissioned by the South African National Parks Board. A five-image portfolio: "the Big Five", commissioned by Mala Mala, renowned private game-park. "The Last Knysna Elephant" for: The Endangered Wildlife Trust. Four-piece portfolio: "Sea and Shore" by Swann Press Publishers. Six limited editions, 2 giclées and posters published by Mill Pond Press. Giclées published by Palm Desert Publishing. Image reproduced on ceramic plate by Bradford Exchange. MEMBERSHIPS: Dino Paravano is a member of the prestigious "Society of Animal Artists", "The Pastel Society of America" and “Oil Painters of America”. PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: Dino Paravano is included in "Who's Who in Southern Africa”- “Who’s Who in American Art” –“Dictionary of Painters and Sculptors”, South Africa, "International Men of Achievement” - "International Who's Who of Intellectuals”, Cambridge,” England. AWARDS: Recipient of International Awards: International Wildlife Show in Cincinnati Ohio (1983) - "Best of Show and Merit Award" Society of Animal Artists (1984) - "Award of Excellence" Society of Animal Artists - New York (1991) - "Society of Animal Artists Liskin Award"(1997) and awards by "Nightwalker Exhibition" - Colorado (1996 and 1997) - Second and Third place for two entries, “Wildcat Art 2001” - Silver Award 2004 and first place for Landscape category 2005 from the “Pastel Journal” competition - Two awards, 2004 and two awards in 2005 from the “Artists Magazine” competitions. ILLUSTRATIONS: Two books by best-selling author Peter Hathaway Capstick; "The Last Horizons" (1989) and "Death in a Lonely Land" (1990), Published by St. Martin's Press, New York - Four works in book: "The Kill" (1989) - Frontispiece in volume "In Full Flight" (1991) - "Taverns of the Wild" (1993), published by the Director's Collection S.A. - Nine paintings in book: "African Wildlife in Art" published by Clive Holloway books, London UK (1991) - Illustrated "Hunting in Botswana" published by Safari Press, California (1994) - Works in book: "Painting Birds, Step by Step” by Bart Rulon – “Painting Wildlife - Techniques of Modern Masters" by Susan Rayfield. – A number of works in Book: “Drawing and Painting Animals” by Edward Aldridge 1998 – “Best of Wildlife Art 2”, North Light Books – “Wildlife Art”, Quarry. Seven "dioramas" at the South African Nature Conservation Centre, Johannesburg, S.A., (1987) PUBLICATIONS: Dino is featured in: "Safari Club International Magazine" - "Hunters Quest Magazine" - "Wildlife Art" - "Sporting Classics" - "American Artist" - "The Artist" -"Catasus"- "Sports and Field"-“The Pastel Journal” -“Pastel Artists International” - “Southwest Art” - "Country Life" and “Wildscape” (British). South African Magazines: "Panorama" - "Signature" - "Flying Springbok" - "In the Clouds" - "Art Look” - "La Voce” - "Edgars Club"- “Artist’s Magazine”. Dino has had numerous mentions, critiques in newspapers, magazines and catalogues, as well as radio and television interviews - 6 minutes feature on South African television. On "Good Morning South African" via TV satellite link-up with the Publisher of Wildlife Art magazine USA. DOB: 1935 Resides: Tucson, Arizona. Education: Art College Major Fields of Study: Fine Art Artistic Specialization: Wildlife and Nature Organizations: Society of Animal Artists; Pastel Society of America; Oil Painters of America Collections: Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum; The Hiram Blauvelt Art Museum; Bennington Center For the Arts; The Wildlife Experience Museum; Raymond James Financial; South African Reserve Bank; Kruger National Park, South Africa. Publications: Last Horizons and Death in a Lonely Land by Peter Capstick (illustrator); Hunting in Botswana, Tony Sanchez Arino (illustrator); Contributor; “ African Wildlife in Art”, “ More Wildlife Painting, Technique of Modern Masters (contributor), Best of Wildlife Art 2. ”Drawing and Painting Animals,” by Edward Aldrich - “Best of Wuildlife2,” by North Light Books 1999 - “Wildlife Art” by Quarry Books -“Painting Birds” by Bart Rulon - Pure Color-Best of Pastel” by North Light Books 2006 - “100 Artists of the South West” 2007 - “Master Strokes-Best of Drawings” 2007 by North Llight Books. Commissions: Accepted Special Achievements: * AWARDS: Recipient of International Awards: International Wildlife Show in Cincinnati Ohio (1983) - "Best of Show and Merit Award" Society of Animal Artists (1984) - "Award of Excellence" Society of Animal Artists - New York (1991) - "Society of Animal Artists Award"(1997) and awards by "Nightwalker Exhibition" - Colorado (1996 and 1997). Collections: * Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum * The Hiram Blauvelt Art Museum * South African Reserve Bank * Kruger National Park, South Africa * The Wildlife Experience * Raymond James Financial * Mala Mala Game Reserve Publications: * Last Horizons by Peter Capstick illustrator - * Hunting in Botswana illustrator - Author: Tony Sanchezarino * African Wildlife in Art contribution - * More Wildlife Painting, Technique of Modern Masters contributer - * Magazine Features - Dino has been featured in: "Safari Club International Magazine" - "Hunters Quest Magazine" - "Wildlife in Art" - "Sporting Classics" - "American Artist" - "The Artist" -"Catasus"- "Sports and Field" - "Country Life" (British) - South African Magazines: "Panorama" - "Signature" - "Flying Springbok" - "In the Clouds"-"Art Look"- "La Voce"-"Edgars Club". Organization Membership: * Society of Animal Artists * Pastel Society of America * Oil Painters of America He as been commissioned to do works for The National Parks Board of South Africa, Market Research Africa, and the Mala Mala Game Reserve. Dino has won numerous awards for his art, and is a member of the Pastel Society of America. His exhibitions include: Society of Animal Artists; Wilderness Congress, Johannesburg, South Africa; "Wildlife Artists of the World" and "Natural History Paintings and Sculptures" at Everard Read Gallery in Johannesburg, S.A.; Wildlife shows in Jackson, Wyoming; Carmel, California; Scottsdale, Arizona; "Birds in Art" International Exhibit at Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wausa, WI.
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