Tony D'Amico on FASO Podcast: Marketing, Plein Air, and the Revised Book
In a recent episode of the FASO Podcast, host Laura Arango Baier spoke with Tony D'Amico, a representational painter hailing from southern Connecticut. D'Amico's artistic portfolio encompasses cityscapes, landscapes, and interiors, with a particular emphasis on light and design. Beginning his journey as a child artist, he later pursued graphic design and worked as a commercial artist until he shifted to fine art after selling his marketing business. He attributes a significant change in his technique to plein air painting, highlighting the importance of using thumbnails and photography for intentional composition. D'Amico shared insights on artist promotion and persistence, mentioning that finding one's artistic voice can take more than ten years. He also revealed upcoming exhibitions, including Treasures of the West at Loom Gallery in Philipsburg, Montana, and features in Plein Air Magazine.
Key facts
- Tony D'Amico is a full-time representational painter and draftsman based in southern Connecticut.
- He studied graphic design and worked as a commercial artist and technical illustrator before running his own marketing and design firm.
- Plein air painting transformed his approach, forcing him to simplify and capture specific moments.
- He uses thumbnails, photography, and Photoshop to plan compositions.
- He advises artists to market their work, build relationships, and accept rejection as motivation.
- He emphasizes persistence, continuous learning, good materials, and honest self-critique.
- His revised book will expand beyond New York City work to include plein air pieces and his creative process.
- He will exhibit in the Treasures of the West exhibition at Loom Gallery Fine Art in Philipsburg, Montana.
- His paintings will appear in Plein Air Magazine and Modern Impressions Magazine.
- He is active on social media and his website, tonydamicofineart.com.
Entities
Artists
- Tony D'Amico
- Laura Arango Baier
- Vladislav Yelisayev
Institutions
- FASO
- BoldBrush
- Loom Gallery Fine Art
- Plein Air Magazine
- Modern Impressions Magazine
- Art Renewal Center
- OPA
- NOAPS
- AIS
Locations
- Connecticut
- New York City
- Philipsburg
- Montana
- Florida