Background
Grado, Angelo John was born on February 17, 1922 in New York City. Son of Pasquale and Rose (Valenti) Grado.
( Lessons from Reilly go for some 54 pages and center on ...)
Lessons from Reilly go for some 54 pages and center on drawing the human figure and for those wanting to break down their work analytically it offers a systematic approach. It also includes some four typical Nine-Value/ Chroma charts (which is value in itself-the single sheets alone sell for much more than the price of the book). These feature red, yellow-red, blue-green and purple-blue (four chroma steps from weakest to the "home level" of each of those hues. Those familiar with Munsell might enjoy these. Also included is a gray value scale, as is the procedure for painting edges, the head, and facial features. An excellent resource. This art book clearly has a methodical approach and it discusses terms in Hue, Value, and Chroma-even attributing value scales in some of the diagrams. Overall this is a pretty neat piece of work and originates from a well studied practice. by Chris
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Grado, Angelo John was born on February 17, 1922 in New York City. Son of Pasquale and Rose (Valenti) Grado.
Student, Art Students League. Student, National Academy Design. Student, Frank Reilley School Art.
Commercial artist New York Journal-American, New York City, 1946-1952. Art director Harrison Publications, 1952-1955. Art director, owner advertising agency Angelo John Associates, 1955-1970.
Artist oils and pastels, since 1970. Teacher National Art League, New York, Naples Art League, Von Lebig Art Center, Naples, Florida. Lecturer, Europe and United States.
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Served with United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946. Member of Degas Pastel Society (award 2003), American Watercolor Society, Pastel Society of America (elected master pastelist, Mistress Pearl Kalikow award 2001, award 2003), Hudson Valley Art Association (Best Portrait award 1994), American Artists Professional League (president New York 1977-1988, president emeritus since 1988), Salmagundi Club (Best in Show 2005).
Married Justine Barbara Johnson, June 26, 1943. Children: Barbara, Paul, John, Frank, Richard.