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Justyn Farano (born 1979) is an American artist, known for his portraits of athletes and celebrities….

Background Farano’s passion for sports and art stems back to an early childhood, playing baseball and drawing sports figures for as long as he could remember. Born in Fort Myers, FL in 1979, Farano began oil painting at the age of 13. When an injury cut his collegiate baseball career short, Farano took the setback in stride and used that passion to launch the framework for his burgeoning empire.

As a young painter, Holland could not afford to hire live models. The images he found in boxing magazines became his subjects. Holland attended the School of Industrial Art (now called the High School of Art and Design), which devoted half of each day to art studies. Later, he attended Pratt Institute, the Art Students League and the School of Visual Arts, all in New York City.

In addition to being the official artist of the Los Angeles Kings, Holland is one of the twelve artists selected by the United States Olympic Committee to represent the 100th Anniversary of the Olympics. He completed eleven paintings for the Baltimore Ravens' Walk of Fame, commemorating their path of victory to Super Bowl XXXV. In 2008, his art commemorated the year-long celebration of the Los Angeles Dodgers' 50 years in Los Angeles.

Impact Statement Justyn Farano has arrived. This extraordinary young talent Farano is widely heralded as “heir to the throne” in the fine art kingdom of sports and entertainment. Citing inspiration from transcendent artists like Stephen Holland and Thomas Kinkaide, Farano takes his amazing ability to capture the essence of his subject and turn each painting into a collectable and timeless work.

Name Drop Once a painter OF the stars… Farano is quickly emerged as the painter TO the stars. Justyn’s work can be found in the personal collections of countless athletes and entertainers including Michael Jordan, Peyton Manning, Dustin Pedroia, Rihanna, & New England Patriots Owner Robert Kraft.

Style Justyn is not your typical traditional sports artist. Rather than just paint from a scene, Farano pulls together a complete design concept before he ever puts paint to canvas. This approach allows for a story to be told within each painting, a combination of realism and fresh inventive backgrounds. Farano’s art captivates us with his originality, powerful emotion, and graceful brush strokes. ARTIST STATEMENT "In each painting, capturing the true essence of my subject is paramount. I focus on creating an intense, highly emotional moment that grasps the viewer. Using different techniques and an innovative perspective I achieve close attention to detail, which has enabled me to develop my unique style. It’s gratifying for me as a realist; to create a powerful portrayal of my subjects that alters one’s view and surpasses my previous works. It is a dream come true doing what I enjoy and love most." -- Justyn Farano