Stephan Giannini

Some Recent Figure Studies

Here is some of the studies I did in 2010 at Chicago’s Palette and Chisel Club.

A unique decorative art technique that I became aware of recently is marquetry wood murals. Here is an example by Emile Galle, late nineteenth century, French. Marquetry is inlaying wood in decorative patterns, usually in furniture or sometimes floors. I saw an article in the New York Times about a marquetry mural in a LondonContinueContinue reading “Marquetry Wood Mural”

Marc Dalessio’s Learning Curve

I was recently looking at a blog by an artist/teacher I really admire, Marc Dalessio. He has some wonderful work and ratchets up his envy factor by where he lives which is Florence, Italy. Take a look at his wonderful landscapes and portraits. He posted this graph about his artistic and technical development over theContinueContinue reading “Marc Dalessio’s Learning Curve”

Edgewater Historical Society – Plein Aire Painters Of Chicago Show, Oct. 8 – 16

I will have four small, nicely framed, and inexpensive works at the Edgewater Historical Society space (5358 North Ashland, Chicago, IL) that is part of Andersonville Arts Weekend. There are many receptions in the area on Friday, October 8 (5 to 9pm).

Recent Work From This Summer

Granada Theater Mural for Rogers Park

This summer I submitted a proposal to Chicago’s 49th ward (Rogers Park neighborhood) for a mural competition there, which I did not win. My theme was a tribute to the now demolished Granada Theater. Formerly at 6427 N. Sheridan, the Granada Theater was one of the three largest movie palaces in Chicago, comparable to andContinueContinue reading “Granada Theater Mural for Rogers Park”

Louis Sullivan Show Installation

I recently worked on an installation from The Louis Sullivan Show at the Chicago Cultural Center. I painted some rose laurels very carefully over my friend Tony Kartsonas’ beautiful stenciling who also managed the job. The mural was a re-creation of a decoration from the Sullivan designed (and now demolished) Garrick Theater. The show wasContinueContinue reading “Louis Sullivan Show Installation”

Time Out Chicago Article

I recently was spotted painting on the street by journalists from “Time Out Chicago” magazine. Article by Jake Malooley with a photograph by Andrew Nawrocki. Check out the article here.

Landmines in Laos

During my painting trip through the otherwise very pleasant country of Laos, one unhappy but important thing I learned about was the amount of UXO (or unexploded ordnance) and the de-mining activities. Although Laos was neutral during the Vietnam War and the United States never officially declared war upon it, US forces dropped over two millionContinueContinue reading “Landmines in Laos”