Artist Statement
Guido Migiano finds great pleasure in painting, and capturing the mode and beauty found in landscapes. He is an acute observer of shape and color, composing oils that reflect the many colors of nature. He has always appreciated the beauty of our landscapes since an early age, and how it evokes an emotional response. His best works are created when that emotional response is expressed freely and independently. This can be seen in his use of the pallet knife and brush strokes to define color, space and form.
In landscape paintings, Guido strives to achieve a sense of deep space through the use of colors and values, and level of detail. It is an illusion that does not exist, but one he feels is important to please those who appreciate the beauty of art.
Guido uses primary colors with their complements to achieve a balance between colors in his paintings. He also believes it is equally important to create non-repetitive patterns in his works to make his paintings more interesting. He finds the need to support these important elements, and the need for free and independent expression challenging, but fun. To strengthen his use of colors in paintings, he has painted with and learned from many well known artists in Connecticut, North Carolina and South Carolina. He is very thankful for their help.
Guido believes you can learn from doing and by observing the shape and colors of objects you are trying to capture on canvas. Guido is thankful for the ability given to him from prior generations. He uses this gift each day to create works of art and appreciates the unexpected results he often sees in his paintings.
In 2011, Guido was one of one hundred artists selected to be included in the "Artist Among Us" book published by the Spartanburg Hub City Press. Over three hundred artists living in the area were considered. The book pays tribute to those artists that have shaped and continue to shape a robust art community, and contribute to Spartanburg's collective efforts in visual arts. Guido was juried into The Oil Painters of America, the leading art organization dedicated to preserving and promoting excellence in representational art.
Guido's paintings are in the homes of many private collectors in South Carolina, North Carolina, and many other states, the Spartanburg Bearden-Josey Center for Breast Health, the Citizens Bank in Anderson, SC and the Alliance Bank in Spartanburg, SC. In prior years, Carolina Gallery featured Guido in a solo exhibit at their gallery in Spartanburg, SC. He was also featured in a solo exhibit at Gallery 313 in Anderson, SC. His recent paintings are available for purchase at Spruce located at 844 S. Pine Street, Spartanburg, SC telephone (864)707-5995 or on his ETSY shop at ETSY.com/shop/guidofineart.
Guido received his early art training back in the 70's when he was President of the Society of Creative Arts (SCAN), Newtown, Connecticut. As President of the art group, he studied privately with many of the professional artist who were members of the group. During this time he became familiar with the art elements and principles, which he applies to his paintings today.
As President of SCAN, he directed a majority of the art activities the art association offered to its members including classes in figure drawing and still life, composition, monthly painting demonstrations, painting critiques, monthly SCAN Newsletter and three major art shows each year. In recognition of his services as President, his name is listed on the Town Hall wall with other residents who contributed to the town of Newtown. In 1976, Guido had to leave SCAN and the art he enjoyed to pursue job opportunities at the General Electric Company. He subsequently started his own consulting company, which required extensive travel, and did not return to painting until his retirement in 2003.
To share his knowledge in use of colors and technique, Guido teaches oil painting to those who are motivated to learn how to create a landscape painting. In his classes, Guido demonstrates how to create colors and apply them to the clouds, trees and other objects in a landscape painting. By demonstrating the creation of a painting, the student can more quickly grasp the technique and use of colors. He has been teaching now for over 15 years.
Guido and his wife spent most of their time living in the countryside of Connecticut. After spending four years in the mountains of North Carolina, he and his wife Eileen settled in Moore, South Carolina. After his wife died in 2020, Guido decided to stay settled in the home he designed for Moore, SC to continue his passion of painting Landscapes.
In landscape paintings, Guido strives to achieve a sense of deep space through the use of colors and values, and level of detail. It is an illusion that does not exist, but one he feels is important to please those who appreciate the beauty of art.
Guido uses primary colors with their complements to achieve a balance between colors in his paintings. He also believes it is equally important to create non-repetitive patterns in his works to make his paintings more interesting. He finds the need to support these important elements, and the need for free and independent expression challenging, but fun. To strengthen his use of colors in paintings, he has painted with and learned from many well known artists in Connecticut, North Carolina and South Carolina. He is very thankful for their help.
Guido believes you can learn from doing and by observing the shape and colors of objects you are trying to capture on canvas. Guido is thankful for the ability given to him from prior generations. He uses this gift each day to create works of art and appreciates the unexpected results he often sees in his paintings.
In 2011, Guido was one of one hundred artists selected to be included in the "Artist Among Us" book published by the Spartanburg Hub City Press. Over three hundred artists living in the area were considered. The book pays tribute to those artists that have shaped and continue to shape a robust art community, and contribute to Spartanburg's collective efforts in visual arts. Guido was juried into The Oil Painters of America, the leading art organization dedicated to preserving and promoting excellence in representational art.
Guido's paintings are in the homes of many private collectors in South Carolina, North Carolina, and many other states, the Spartanburg Bearden-Josey Center for Breast Health, the Citizens Bank in Anderson, SC and the Alliance Bank in Spartanburg, SC. In prior years, Carolina Gallery featured Guido in a solo exhibit at their gallery in Spartanburg, SC. He was also featured in a solo exhibit at Gallery 313 in Anderson, SC. His recent paintings are available for purchase at Spruce located at 844 S. Pine Street, Spartanburg, SC telephone (864)707-5995 or on his ETSY shop at ETSY.com/shop/guidofineart.
Guido received his early art training back in the 70's when he was President of the Society of Creative Arts (SCAN), Newtown, Connecticut. As President of the art group, he studied privately with many of the professional artist who were members of the group. During this time he became familiar with the art elements and principles, which he applies to his paintings today.
As President of SCAN, he directed a majority of the art activities the art association offered to its members including classes in figure drawing and still life, composition, monthly painting demonstrations, painting critiques, monthly SCAN Newsletter and three major art shows each year. In recognition of his services as President, his name is listed on the Town Hall wall with other residents who contributed to the town of Newtown. In 1976, Guido had to leave SCAN and the art he enjoyed to pursue job opportunities at the General Electric Company. He subsequently started his own consulting company, which required extensive travel, and did not return to painting until his retirement in 2003.
To share his knowledge in use of colors and technique, Guido teaches oil painting to those who are motivated to learn how to create a landscape painting. In his classes, Guido demonstrates how to create colors and apply them to the clouds, trees and other objects in a landscape painting. By demonstrating the creation of a painting, the student can more quickly grasp the technique and use of colors. He has been teaching now for over 15 years.
Guido and his wife spent most of their time living in the countryside of Connecticut. After spending four years in the mountains of North Carolina, he and his wife Eileen settled in Moore, South Carolina. After his wife died in 2020, Guido decided to stay settled in the home he designed for Moore, SC to continue his passion of painting Landscapes.