Daniela Astone Painter Italy 1980

Daniela Astone
Born in 1980 in Pisa, Italy, Daniela Astone's artistic journey began in the picturesque coastal town of Porto Santo Stefano. At the age of 14, she formally embarked on her artistic education at the Grosseto School of Arts.
After completing her studies in 1998, Daniela moved to Florence to study illustration at the comix international school. During her sophomore year she dabbled in freelancing for various publishers and joined the illustration studio Inklink.
Feeling the need for a change at the age of 21, Daniela decided to reorient her focus and resume her studies in life drawing and painting at the Florence Academy of Art, directed by the esteemed Daniel Graves. Already in the second year she took on the role of teacher for the academy's youngest students.
In 2004, Daniela graduated with distinction, receiving the year-end award. Despite completing her formal education, she continued to contribute significantly as a senior lecturer at the Florence Academy of Art.
Her artistic prowess gained recognition in 2005 with her inaugural solo exhibition at the Ann Long Fine Art Gallery in Charleston, marking the beginning of a successful artistic career. This achievement of hers prompted her to establish a studio in the picturesque Tuscan countryside.
In 2013, Daniela took on the position of director of the intermediate program at the Florence Academy of Art. Additionally, she demonstrated her talent by participating in the BP Prize in London and receiving an honorable mention from the Mod Portrait Prize in Spain.
Daniela's work has been exhibited internationally and, in 2016, became a permanent part of the collection of the MACS, the Museum of Contemporary Art of Sicily.
Beyond her solo efforts, Daniela collaborated with several organizations including Tiac in China, Liveandlearn in Thailand, Streamline, and East Oaks Studio. She also leads landscape painting workshops at her studio in Chianti, Tuscany and around the world.
In 2019, together with Gaia Grazioli, Daniela curated the exhibition "Corpo a Corpo" at the Villa Bardini Museum in Florence, sponsored by Cassa di Risparmio di Firenze and Carlo Sisi. Her multifaceted career reflects a dedication to art education, international collaboration, and a commitment to sharing her passion for landscape painting with aspiring artists around the world.
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