Daniel Colón is a visual artist and illustrator based in the vibrant city of New York. He's a master of traditional oil painting and loves creating beautiful landscapes, portraits, storyboards, book illustrations, and murals. Daniel's work is all about observation, interpretation, and finding creative solutions to visual challenges. He honed his skills by studying painting at The Art Students League and the Maryland Institute College of Art, and also delved into art history at Hunter College. He's an accomplished artist who's been recognized with the Xavier Gonzalez and Ethel Edwards Grant, and has worked with an impressive roster of clients such as Penguin USA, National Geographic, Facebook, Viacom, and many more. You can find more of Daniel's commercial work at Boards in Motion and Wayart, where he's currently represented.
b. June 13, 1982 in Vallejo, CA.
Education
2003-2007 Hunter College, CUNY, Art History
2003-2007 The Art Students League of New York, NY,
2003-2004 The National Academy of Design, NY
2001-2002 Maryland Institute College of Art, MD, Painting
Solo Exhibitions
2021 “Shore Sights,” Beacon Art Shortwave Gallery, Stone Harbor, NJ
2012 "Summer Sketches," The Clock Bar, New York, NY
2008 "Landscapes: Paintings from Abroad" Studio Eve, New York, NY
Selected Group Exhibitions
2019 South Bronx Indepedent Artists Coalition, Hell Gate Arts, Bronx, NY
2008 Small Works Group Show, Galeria Foro, San Juan, PR
2004 End Year Exhibition, National Academy of Design
2003 National Academy Students, Cork Gallery, Lincoln Center, NY
2003 Mid Year Student Exhibition, National Academy of Design, NY
2003 "What's Around Us", Sheppard Art Gallery, Ellicott City, MD
2002 "What We Eat", Sheppard Art Gallery, Ellicott City, MD
Honors & Awards
2005 Xavier Gonzalez & Ethel Edwards Travel Grant, Art Student's League, NY
2003 First Prize in Figure Painting, National Academy of Design, NY
2004 Second Prize in Painting, National Academy of Design, NY
2004 Honorable Mention, Art Student’s League, NY
2004 Honorable Mention, Strathmore Student Artist Competition
2004 Robert E. Wright Foundation Scholarship, National Academy of Design,NY
2003 Lucrezia Bori Scholarship, National Academy of Design, NY
Selected Bibliography
Carrozini, Francesco, "Their Own Art Vision," L'Uomo Vogue, Italy (May/June 2009): 70
Chu, Kwannam, "Be My Dorian Gray," Men's Uno, Hong Kong (January 2009): 172-184