Donato Giancola

(March 7, 1967 – )

Donato Theron Giancola, who frequently paints under the name Donato, is a professional artist specializing in narrative realism with SF and fantasy content. He created the portrait of Ursula Le Guin used on the U.S. postal stamp.

Born in Vermont, Giancola first majored in electrical engineering at the University of Vermont, but left for Syracuse University to pursue painting in 1989. He graduated with a BFA in 1992. Donato lives with his wife and two daughters in Brooklyn, NY.

• Entry in The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction.
• Website.

Awards, Honors and GoHships:

• 1998 -- Lunacon 41, Gaughan Award
• 2001 -- World Fantasy Convention 2001
• 2002 -- Philcon 2002, Chesley Award for Artistic Achievement
• 2004 -- LepreCon 30, World Fantasy Award for Best Artist
• 2005 -- Neffy Award for Best Pro Artist
• 2006 -- Boskone 43, Norwescon XXIX, 2006 Best Professional Artist Hugo
• 2007 -- 2007 Best Professional Artist Hugo
• 2008 -- ConDFW VII
• 2009 -- 2009 Best Professional Artist Hugo
• 2010 -- MileHiCon 42
• 2012 -- FenCon IX
• 2013 -- Archon 37
• 2014 -- Ad Astra 33
• 2017 -- Balticon 51
• 2018 -- Mythcon 49
• 2022 -- ConQuesT 53
• 2025 -- Seattle Worldcon 2025
• Seven more Best Professional Artist Hugo nominations 1999–2005
• Many other Chesley Awards

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