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Patrick Guyton
Born in Pennsylvania in 1964, Patrick Guyton had the groundwork set for his artistic career by the age of 6 under the guidance of his parents, both artists and designers. In 1984 he attended The Art Institute of Pittsburgh where he studied fine arts, sculpture, and design theory. He graduated with an Associate’s Degree in Visual Communications. Since moving to Southern California in 1987, he has worked as a fine and commercial artist creating airbrush illustration, murals and signage.
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How Animation Influenced Patrick Guyton’s Incredible Metallic Art
Patrick Guyton’s metal artwork draws upon the eastern dynasties of yore, with zen-like balance in his compositions, lustrous leafing and a minimalism that soothes the viewer. With his mastery of detail, it may come as a surprise that a portion of Guyton’s training has more to do with the traditions of Hollywood than the traditions of the East. In the late ‘90s, a friend of Guyton worked at animation legend Chuck Jones’ studio. The studio needed a background painter, and knowing Guyton’s t...
Understanding the Delicate Process Behind the Art of Patrick Guyton
The artistic process Patrick Guyton uses to create his art is exacting, volatile, and precarious. This may sound hyperbolic, but for Guyton, something as simple as using the wrong paintbrush can potentially ruin the artwork. https://youtu.be/TnMfjW23XHk What makes Guyton’s process so difficult? It comes down to his use of gilding, an ancient technique Guyton has been experimenting with for over a decade. Gilding involves the application of unbelievably thin sheets of precious metals to a surface...
Meet the Artist: 10 Questions with Patrick Guyton
Patrick Guyton has combined his passion for ancient art techniques with a tenacious work ethic to create a truly unique body of work. Guyton’s art is a sight to behold. He carefully hand-applies sheets of ultra-thin precious metals to every artwork, bringing an extra dimension to his art not seen anywhere else. While his exact process is a guarded secret, Guyton was more than happy to talk with us about his origins as an artist, his influences, and how his former career in animation continues to...
Behind the Artist: Patrick Guyton
The path to becoming an internationally renowned fine artist might not be paved in gold, and that’s fine with Patrick Guyton—he prefers to put gold to better use. Guyton’s own career path has had plenty of twists and turns. Born in Pennsylvania, he learned fine art and commercial sign painting from his father. After a brief stint as a furniture truck driver, Guyton refined his art education at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh in 1984. After graduating, Guyton moved to California in 1987 with aspi...
