On Solid Ground, October 2003
Renato Muccillo
Original oils
SOLD
“Spanish Banks at Dusk”
12 x 12 – oil
$665 Framed
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“Daybreak”
18 x 24 – oil
$1325 Framed
SOLD
“Thunderhead”
9 x 12 – oil
$555 Framed
SOLD
“Wet Lands”
8 x 10 – oil
$510 Framed
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“Red Sky”
36 x 36 – oil
$3460 Framed
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“Evening Grazers”
8 x 10 – oil
$510 Framed
SOLD
“Firelight”
9 x 12 – oil
$555 Framed
SOLD
“Fenceline”
24 x 36 – oil
$2200 (thick canvas
wrap without frame)
SOLD
“Black Sheep”
24 x 36 – oil
$2470 Framed
RENATO MUCCILLO, born in 1965, was inspired by art early in life. He spent most of his childhood painting, fishing, and exploring the outdoors. Since the age of 10, when local art shops around the Lower Mainland began to display his landscapes, he has devoted himself to refining his craft as an artist. He is recognized for his ability to utilize a diverse range of styles to best convey the message of a specific subject in his paintings. This flexibility of style has allowed him to master several techniques (from photo-realism to expressionism) as well as a multitude of mediums in his paintings.
Renato’s love of fly-fishing has also won him praise among the sport fishing community for his fly-tying skills, and he is considered one of the finest tiers in North America. In 1996, Renato was featured on “Casting Shadows”, a Canadian-based documentary highlighting the history of fly-fishing and art that surrounds it. His paintings, limited edition lithographs, and intricate salmon flies can be found in collections around the world.
Renato has exhibited in several solo and group shows throughout B.C. He is currently exhibiting in a handful of galleries across Western Canada. He is also an active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists.
EDUCATION
Largely self-taught. Studied briefly under Harold Powell, Vancouver artist
AWARDS
2003 Alan Wyle Award of Excellence – Federation of Canadian Artists, “Changing Light”
show
2003 Alessandra Bittelli Award of Excellence – Federation of Canadian Artists, “Altered States” Abstract show
1993 National 1st Place Award of Excellence – Canadian Fruit Growers Assoc.: “Coffee Time” 14 x 18 acrylic on board
EXHIBITIONS
Solo Shows
1994 “Creekside”, Grand Okanagan Resort, Kelowna, B.C.
Group Shows
2003 “On Solid Ground”, White Rock Gallery, White Rock, B.C.
2003 “Changing Light”, juried show, Federation of Canadian Artists, Vancouver, B.C.
2003 “Altered States”, juried show, Federation of Canadian Artists, Vancouver, B.C.
2002 Tutt Street Gallery, Kelowna, B.C.
1995 The Bronze Rooster Gallery, Kelowna, B.C.
1994 Caledonia Fine Arts, Caledonia, Ontario
1994 Pickering Fine Arts, Pickering, Ontario
1993 Hamilton Gallery, Kamloops, B.C.
1992 “Winter Group Show”, Glenmore Gallery, Kelowna, B.C.
1991 The Barr Gallery, Vancouver, B.C.
PUBLISHED WORKS/LIMITED EDITION LITHOGRAPHS
1996 “First Forage”
“Between the Shadows”
“Nesting Season”
“Dusk”
1994 “Morning Forage”
“Parental Guidance”
1993 “House Hunting” – sold out
“Hitching a Ride”
1991 “Totems” – sold out
“Awakened from Slumber” – sold out
– all published by Superior Art Editions
REVIEWS/MEDIA
2004 Participation in upcoming instructional book to be published by International Artist: “How Did You Paint That? 100 Ways to Paint Still Life and Florals”
2003 “Art Avenue” Cover – Federation of Canadian Artists’ Publication (Sept/Oct, Vol. 3, No. 5)
1996 “Casting Shadows” Knowledge Network
1994 “Artist drawing big audience” by Ron Seymour, The Daily Courier, Kelowna, B.C.
1994 “Dini Petty Show”, Toronto, Ontario
1993 CHBC, “Midday” with Mike Roberts
ART-RELATED EMPLOYMENT
1997 Freelance illustration
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Annual donations to several charities, including the United Way, Shad International, BC Steelhead Society
