Dominick Saponaro is an
illustrator from Philadelphia, PA. His work can be found in
numerous publications by clients such as Simon &
Schuster, Holiday House, Solaris
Books, Bethlehem Books, and Running Press. His work
has been featured
in Spectrum and ImagineFX Magazine, and has been
showcased in numerous galleries
and illustration shows.
Using expressive brushstrokes with dramatic lighting
Dominick creates striking moods
within his work that go well beyond just illustrating
the assigned story. Originally trained
in oils he applies the same classical techniques
taught for centuries to the modern
realm of digital art, keeping true to the application
of paint through today's digital tools.
Influenced by many Golden Age illustrators like NC
Wyeth, Dean Cornwell and Howard
Pyle, Dominick incorporates many of their fundamental
techniques of drawing,
composition and value within his own works. Much like
his influences Dominick strives
to create works of art that transcend illustration.