Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Illustrations for the song "Stay"
These illustrations were created for my song "Stay", which were created for a video of the song. These are some of the ones I have choosen.
The mediums I have worked with are watercolor, graphite, ink and oil. Currently most of my finished paintings are watercolors.
I have studied Fine Art at Syracuse University, Rutgers University (BA), Montclair University, but I learned so much from studying with Harvey Dinnerstein, Sharon Sprung, Costa Vavagiakis and Michael Burban at the Art Students League in NYC.
For information and pricing for my work email me at: spdamato@gmail.com
Thursday, March 11, 2021
View From The N. Union Ave Bridge
The mediums I have worked with are watercolor, graphite, ink and oil. Currently most of my finished paintings are watercolors.
I have studied Fine Art at Syracuse University, Rutgers University (BA), Montclair University, but I learned so much from studying with Harvey Dinnerstein, Sharon Sprung, Costa Vavagiakis and Michael Burban at the Art Students League in NYC.
For information and pricing for my work email me at: spdamato@gmail.com
Sunday, February 28, 2021
Late autumn sunset reflections
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Watercolor, pencil and ink on paper, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", Cranford, $85.00, unframed An older home across town. I found the unkept condition of this house interesting and wanted to portray that character in this painting. I was using a combination of mediums in a expensive manner. Unlike the usual expensive homes in Cranford’s north side, this could be a rental.
The mediums I have worked with are watercolor, graphite, ink and oil. Currently most of my finished paintings are watercolors.
I have studied Fine Art at Syracuse University, Rutgers University (BA), Montclair University, but I learned so much from studying with Harvey Dinnerstein, Sharon Sprung, Costa Vavagiakis and Michael Burban at the Art Students League in NYC.
For information and pricing for my work email me at: spdamato@gmail.com
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Wintery Sketch from homes on Riverside Dr. and Orange Ave.
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Pen and ink 8 1/2" x 5 1/2". $65.00 unframed.
A wintry scene of these "Americana" type homes, which are located around the corner from me. Many different styles of homes in the neighborhood. These have a "farmhouse" look and remind me of the "American Gothic" painting. Riverside and Orange Ave.
The mediums I have worked with are watercolor, graphite, ink and oil. Currently most of my finished paintings are watercolors.
I have studied Fine Art at Syracuse University, Rutgers University (BA), Montclair University, but I learned so much from studying with Harvey Dinnerstein, Sharon Sprung, Costa Vavagiakis and Michael Burban at the Art Students League in NYC.
For information and pricing for my work email me at: spdamato@gmail.com
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Perrotti's painting
The mediums I have worked with are watercolor, graphite, ink and oil. Currently most of my finished paintings are watercolors.
I have studied Fine Art at Syracuse University, Rutgers University (BA), Montclair University, but I learned so much from studying with Harvey Dinnerstein, Sharon Sprung, Costa Vavagiakis and Michael Burban at the Art Students League in NYC.
For information and pricing for my work email me at: spdamato@gmail.com
Saturday, December 5, 2020
Christmas Card illustration for 2020
An imaginary, skating scene on the Rahway River in Cranford, NJ. Pen and ink with watercolor. 101/2 “ x 7 “.
The mediums I have worked with are watercolor, graphite, ink and oil. Currently most of my finished paintings are watercolors.
I have studied Fine Art at Syracuse University, Rutgers University (BA), Montclair University, but I learned so much from studying with Harvey Dinnerstein, Sharon Sprung, Costa Vavagiakis and Michael Burban at the Art Students League in NYC.
For information and pricing for my work email me at: spdamato@gmail.com
Thursday, November 12, 2020
September 2020 trip to Wildwood and Cape May (small drawings and paintings)
The mediums I have worked with are watercolor, graphite, ink and oil. Currently most of my finished paintings are watercolors.
I have studied Fine Art at Syracuse University, Rutgers University (BA), Montclair University, but I learned so much from studying with Harvey Dinnerstein, Sharon Sprung, Costa Vavagiakis and Michael Burban at the Art Students League in NYC.
For information and pricing for my work email me at: spdamato@gmail.com
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Morning Cup
The mediums I have worked with are watercolor, graphite, ink and oil. Currently most of my finished paintings are watercolors.
I have studied Fine Art at Syracuse University, Rutgers University (BA), Montclair University, but I learned so much from studying with Harvey Dinnerstein, Sharon Sprung, Costa Vavagiakis and Michael Burban at the Art Students League in NYC.
For information and pricing for my work email me at: spdamato@gmail.com
Monday, December 23, 2019
Christmas card 2019
The mediums I have worked with are watercolor, graphite, ink and oil. Currently most of my finished paintings are watercolors.
I have studied Fine Art at Syracuse University, Rutgers University (BA), Montclair University, but I learned so much from studying with Harvey Dinnerstein, Sharon Sprung, Costa Vavagiakis and Michael Burban at the Art Students League in NYC.
For information and pricing for my work email me at: spdamato@gmail.com
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
still life studies
The mediums I have worked with are watercolor, graphite, ink and oil. Currently most of my finished paintings are watercolors.
I have studied Fine Art at Syracuse University, Rutgers University (BA), Montclair University, but I learned so much from studying with Harvey Dinnerstein, Sharon Sprung, Costa Vavagiakis and Michael Burban at the Art Students League in NYC.
For information and pricing for my work email me at: spdamato@gmail.com
Sunday, December 9, 2018
Painting for Christmas Card 2018
The mediums I have worked with are watercolor, graphite, ink and oil. Currently most of my finished paintings are watercolors.
I have studied Fine Art at Syracuse University, Rutgers University (BA), Montclair University, but I learned so much from studying with Harvey Dinnerstein, Sharon Sprung, Costa Vavagiakis and Michael Burban at the Art Students League in NYC.
For information and pricing for my work email me at: spdamato@gmail.com
Thursday, April 12, 2018
"White Eggs"
The mediums I have worked with are watercolor, graphite, ink and oil. Currently most of my finished paintings are watercolors.
I have studied Fine Art at Syracuse University, Rutgers University (BA), Montclair University, but I learned so much from studying with Harvey Dinnerstein, Sharon Sprung, Costa Vavagiakis and Michael Burban at the Art Students League in NYC.
For information and pricing for my work email me at: spdamato@gmail.com
Monday, December 25, 2017
Lake painting commission
Recently finished this commissioned painting of "North Beach." It is Roamingwoods Lake in the Poconos, PA
The mediums I have worked with are watercolor, graphite, ink and oil. Currently most of my finished paintings are watercolors.
I have studied Fine Art at Syracuse University, Rutgers University (BA), Montclair University, but I learned so much from studying with Harvey Dinnerstein, Sharon Sprung, Costa Vavagiakis and Michael Burban at the Art Students League in NYC.
For information and pricing for my work email me at: spdamato@gmail.com
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Exhibit at The Kenilworth Public Library
At: The Kenilworth Public Library, in Kenilworth, NJ
I'm very pleased to be exhibiting at The Kenilworth Public Library.
I'll be showing twenty one of my paintings from my Jersey Shore series.
The show will run May 2nd through the end of July, 2017.
The Kenilworth Public Library is located on, 548 Boulevard, Kenilworth NJ
The hours are:
Monday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday Closed
The mediums I have worked with are watercolor, graphite, ink and oil. Currently most of my finished paintings are watercolors.
I have studied Fine Art at Syracuse University, Rutgers University (BA), Montclair University, but I learned so much from studying with Harvey Dinnerstein, Sharon Sprung, Costa Vavagiakis and Michael Burban at the Art Students League in NYC.
For information and pricing for my work email me at: spdamato@gmail.com
Friday, May 13, 2016
Exhibit at Gallery U
I'm very pleased to be exhibiting at Gallery U, in Westfield, NJ. I'll be showing fifteen of my paintings from my Jersey Shore series.
The opening reception is Friday, June 10, 2016, from 6 - 8pm. The show will run through July 4, 2016.
Gallery U Boutique is located 439 South Ave W., Westfield, NJ.
The opening reception is Friday, June 10, 2016, from 6 - 8pm. The show will run through July 4, 2016.
Gallery U Boutique is located 439 South Ave W., Westfield, NJ.
The mediums I have worked with are watercolor, graphite, ink and oil. Currently most of my finished paintings are watercolors.
I have studied Fine Art at Syracuse University, Rutgers University (BA), Montclair University, but I learned so much from studying with Harvey Dinnerstein, Sharon Sprung, Costa Vavagiakis and Michael Burban at the Art Students League in NYC.
For information and pricing for my work email me at: spdamato@gmail.com
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
November Exhibit at Pequannock Library
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| A Day At The Beach (Ocean Grove) Watercolor 12" x 17" 2015 $450 |
My series of Jersey Shore paintings will now be on display at the Pequannock Township Public Library from November 3
through 30.
The exhibit consists of 20 paintings of Jersey Shore locations, dating from 2004 to 2015.
There will be an Opening Reception at the Library on Saturday, November 7th, from 1 pm to 3 pm. Refreshments will be served.
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| Carousel At Sunset (Asbury Park) Watercolor 12” x 17” 2015 $450 |
Pequannock Township Library
477 Newark Pompton Tpke.
Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
Telephone (973) 835-7460
Directions
Library Hours:
Mon. - Thurs.: 9am - 9pm
Friday: 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday: 10am - 4pm
Closed Thursday, November 26 – Thanksgiving
All of the paintings are available for purchase.
Please contact me by email or phone for more information:
spdamato@gmail.com
908-377-9677
Please view the previous posts to see more paintings of this series
The mediums I have worked with are watercolor, graphite, ink and oil. Currently most of my finished paintings are watercolors.
I have studied Fine Art at Syracuse University, Rutgers University (BA), Montclair University, but I learned so much from studying with Harvey Dinnerstein, Sharon Sprung, Costa Vavagiakis and Michael Burban at the Art Students League in NYC.
For information and pricing for my work email me at: spdamato@gmail.com
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
April Exhibit: The Bernardsville Public Library
My series of Jersey Shore paintings will now be on display at the Bernardsville Public Library from March 31 through
April 29th.
The exhibit consists of 18 paintings of Jersey Shore locations, dating from 2004 to 2015.
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| Corner Of Bath And Pilgrim Ave. (Ocean Grove) Watercolor
12” x 17” 2015 |
Bernardsville Public Library
1 Anderson Hill Road
Bernardsville, New Jersey 07924
Bernardsville, New Jersey 07924
908-766-0118
Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Bernardsville Library Website
Directions
All of the paintings are available for purchase. Please contact me by email or phone for more information: spdamato@gmail.com
908-377-9677
** Please view the previous posts to see more paintings of this series **
The mediums I have worked with are watercolor, graphite, ink and oil. Currently most of my finished paintings are watercolors.
I have studied Fine Art at Syracuse University, Rutgers University (BA), Montclair University, but I learned so much from studying with Harvey Dinnerstein, Sharon Sprung, Costa Vavagiakis and Michael Burban at the Art Students League in NYC.
For information and pricing for my work email me at: spdamato@gmail.com
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
July/August Exhibit - New Providence Public Library
My series of Jersey Shore paintings will now be on display at the New Providence Public Library from July 13th through August 28th.
The exhibit consists of 18 paintings of Jersey Shore locations, dating from 2004 to 2014.
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| "Lifeboats" Watercolor 14" x 10" 2013 |
New Providence Public Library
377 Elkwood Ave
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908)665-0311
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908)665-0311
Mon. 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Tues. 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Wed. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thurs. 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Fri. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Closed Sunday
Library Website:
http://www.newprovidencelibrary.org/
Directions:
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.709076,-74.405572,16z
"The Wonder Bar (Winter Sunset)" Watercolor "16 x 12" 2014
** Please view the previous posts to see more paintings of this series **
The mediums I have worked with are watercolor, graphite, ink and oil. Currently most of my finished paintings are watercolors.
I have studied Fine Art at Syracuse University, Rutgers University (BA), Montclair University, but I learned so much from studying with Harvey Dinnerstein, Sharon Sprung, Costa Vavagiakis and Michael Burban at the Art Students League in NYC.
For information and pricing for my work email me at: spdamato@gmail.com
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
April 2014 - Exhibit At The Ridgwood Public Library
My series of Jersey Shore paintings will be on display at the Ridgewood Public Library from April 2nd through April 30th.
The exhibit consists of 18 paintings of Jersey Shore locations, dating from 2004 to 2014.
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| "Lifeboats" Watercolor 14" x 10" 2013 |
Ridgewood Public Library
125 North Maple Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
(201) 670-5600
Hours:
Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Fri. - Sat. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.Sat. - Sat. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sun. - 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Library Website:
http://www.ridgewoodlibrary.org/
Directions:
http://www.ridgewoodlibrary.org/directions.htm
"The Wonder Bar (Winter Sunset)" Watercolor "16 x 12" 2014
** Please view the previous posts to see more paintings of this series **
The mediums I have worked with are watercolor, graphite, ink and oil. Currently most of my finished paintings are watercolors.
I have studied Fine Art at Syracuse University, Rutgers University (BA), Montclair University, but I learned so much from studying with Harvey Dinnerstein, Sharon Sprung, Costa Vavagiakis and Michael Burban at the Art Students League in NYC.
For information and pricing for my work email me at: spdamato@gmail.com
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
September Exhibit at the Berkeley Heights Public Library
My series of Jersey Shore paintings will be on display at the Berkeley Heights Public Library from September 4th through September 27th.
The exhibit consists of 16 paintings of Jersey Shore locations, dating from 2004 to 2013.
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| “Wildwood Crest From The Beach” Watercolor 9” x 14” 2008 |
All of the paintings are available for purchase. Please contact me by email for more information: spdamato@gmail.com
Berkeley Heights Public Library
290 Plainfield Avenue
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
Phone: (908) 464-9333
September Hours:
Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Fri. - Sat. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sun. - Closed
Library Website: http://www.bhplnj.org/
Directions: http://www.bhplnj.org/directions/
The mediums I have worked with are watercolor, graphite, ink and oil. Currently most of my finished paintings are watercolors.
I have studied Fine Art at Syracuse University, Rutgers University (BA), Montclair University, but I learned so much from studying with Harvey Dinnerstein, Sharon Sprung, Costa Vavagiakis and Michael Burban at the Art Students League in NYC.
For information and pricing for my work email me at: spdamato@gmail.com
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