Frank Costantino, an award-winning architectural illustrator for thirty-five years in his hometown of Winthrop MA , is also an accomplished watercolor painter. Not only has he provided his national clientele of architects and developers with illustrations of various projects around the world, but he also paints his own vision of Boston 's urban scenes, N.E. locales, seascapes, birds, animals, and portraits, among other interests.
Frank is a signature member of the New England Watercolor Society (N.E.W.S.), and a member of the prestigious Salmagundi Club of New York, one of the oldest art societies in the United States . He has been commissioned to paint five postal cards for the U.S.P.S. Historic Presentation Series. Since 1994, he has been listed in Who's Who in America .
He is also a long-standing member and supporter of his local Winthrop , Marblehead and Lynn Art Associations. His watercolor work has been exhibited throughout the Northeast, as well as West Coast venues in juried, group or solo shows. He has an association with Boston 's Charles River Conservancy (CRC), and paints scenes along the river to promote CRC's conservation programs. Frank is also represented by Complements Gallery, which offers limited edition prints to a corporate and institutional clientele.
“I prefer the unusual subject or fleeting effects of light, and the immediacy of plein-air painting to achieve a fresh expressive quality and colorful visual impact. The movement of ever-shifting clouds or water, the nuanced light on shaded surfaces, the transparent or reflective qualities of glass are all aspects of the energies of forms that hold both a fascination and a challenge for painting any subject. The artistic process of capturing a view intriguing to my eye is reflective of an inner and outer connectedness to life. In translating that experience into an artwork, the very choice of subject and medium becomes a coincident expression of what is in front of me and, more mysteriously and revealing, what's inside of me.”
He is continually inspired by the effortless, masterful works of watercolorists from many eras and cultures, particularly Sargent, Homer, Turner, Prendergast, Wyeth, Hiroshi, and Zorn. The artist has developed his versatile painting style with Charles Reid, Jeanne Dobie, Don Andrews, and Carleton Plummer.
Frank enjoys the fluid challenge of the watercolor medium and the rich, luminous qualities that can be achieved in a successful piece. Patrons from across America , as well as overseas, have acquired his distinctive paintings for their private collections. He has also developed a collector following for his vibrant series of prints.
Frank had a solo exhibit at our Gallery on November 14, 2008. You can view images of his paintings 'here'.
Frank also participated in our exhibit called "Produce Art" on March 7, 2009. See the paintings 'here'.
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