renaissance inspired paintings, drawings, frames and other creations
david troncoso art
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Fine Artist & Craftsman
David Troncoso (b.1986) is a painter, draftsman, and woodworker from Long Island, NY, whose work is inspired by Renaissance and Medieval paintings, illustrations and frames. Troncoso first studied scientific illustration and music engineering at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago but soon left to study in NYC at the Grand Central Atelier. There he spent 4 years studying classical drawing, painting and sculpture in the GCA’s core program. Troncoso continued his training as a copyist at the MET completing numerous life size replicas in oil. Troncoso, just recently finished a year long residency in Orient, NY at the William Steeple Davis Studio where he honed his craft in woodworking and painting. David is currently combining all of his skills to build a large renaissance inspired altarpiece.
Troncoso's recent work has allowed him to bridge the gaps between his interests in painting, architecture, design and woodworking. As a student of Italian Renaissance thought, he believes the artist should not be confined to just one medium but should be able to use the versatility of many disciplines to create artworks that emanate delicacy and beauty. The frameworks that he incorporates into his paintings are heavily influenced by Classical and Medieval architecture and design. The frames act as a gateway between present and past and allow the viewer to appreciate history while considering the present. David's craft begins with all aspects of woodworking to create substrates and surrounds to paint upon and within. Using long established painting techniques and symbolism, he composes tranquil and poetic images that mirror the history of art while subtly alluding to the ethereal and supernal.
Exhibitions
2020- Era Contemporary, Philadelphia, Pa The New Pre-Raphaelites
2019 - Eleventh Street Arts, Long Island City, NYC Escape: Celebrating The Great Outdoors,
2019 - Eleventh Street Arts, Long Island City, NYC Florilegium
2018- George F. Baker House, NYC, ICAA & CAHPT 2018 Young Practitioners Exhibition
2018 - Paul Calendrillo Gallery, Chelsea, NYC You Muse You Lose
2016 - Silks building, Long Island City, NYC Love Among the Ruines
2016 - Silks Building, Long Island City, NYC Tulis & Troncoso
Education
2008-present
Institute of Classical Architecture & Art
Various continuing education courses in classical design, theory & history
2008 - 2012
The Grand Central Academy of Art
Oil Painting, Drawing and Sculpture
4 Year Water Street Atelier Certificate
Studied under Jacob Collins, Tony Curanaj, Camie Davis, Joshua LaRock, Scott Waddell
2007 – 2008
The School of the Arts Institute of Chicago
Painting, Natural History Illustration, Art History, Music
2004 - 2007
Suffolk County Community College
Associate of Arts
Experience
2018-2019
William Steeple Davis Artist-In-Residence
Awarded a year long residency in the historic William Steeple Davis home in Orient, NY where I
worked on numerous paintings, drawings, landscapes and most notably a 10ft tall handcrafted
altarpiece painting/frame.
2018
The Teaching Studios of Art
Instructor
2014 - Present
Private Drawing /Painting Instruction
Conducting private instruction for both adolescent and adult students, providing guidance in
classical drawing, oil painting and plein air painting. I assist students who wish to learn to use
different mediums and various techniques, while providing them with the classical foundation that
is required to make realistic, proportionate work.
2012 - Present
MET Old Master Copyist
I have been enrolled in the Metropolitan Museum of Art Copyist Program since 2012. I have
completed two full size replicas in oil and hundreds of finished drawings, studies and sketches that
encompass a large spectrum of items from the museums collections.
2014 - Present
Traditional Woodworking & Joinery
I’ve spent the last five years studying traditional woodworking and joinery techniques to perfect
my skills in elaborate frame building. Through the study of extant 15th C. frames, online galleries,
books and video aids I have developed the skills necessary to create archival & structural
surrounds to encompass my paintings.
2010 - Present
Leonard Porter Studio
Studio Assistant
Awards
2020
Sacred Art Prize/Catholic Art Institute
2nd Place
2009
Grand Central Academy Full Year Scholarship Prize
Best Cast Drawing
2007
School of the Arts Institute of Chicago Tuition Prize
Film & Publications
2021 October
Artful
Season 2 episode 7
2019 April
Fine Arts Connoisseur
In New York City, A Gathering Of Flowers
2019 June
Fine Arts Connoisseur
Escape: Celebrating The Great Outdoors