Artist’s Statement & Bio

Darren Gygi captures the human form in a truly unique and thoroughly enjoyable way.  Figures come to life as his years of esteemed, traditional portraiture and award-winning illustration work combine in a creation of new and exciting fine artwork that people instantly respond to and appreciate.

Corporations, celebrities, publishers, and private collectors have sought out Gygi's delightful and decorative paintings.

An ideal fit for home, corporate, retail, or restaurant decor, Gygi's lifelong passion remains rendering the human form and he has worked for years perfecting his craft.

With one eye on the great figurative painters of the past and one toward the future, Gygi combines his dynamic, stylized drawing approach with his gallery-quality painting techniques as taught by the old masters.  The result is an impressive and zestful collection of artwork.

Artists who have been inspirational to Gygi include:

Anders Zorn, Edwin Austin Abbey, John Singer Sargeant, Frank Benson, Burt Silverman, Richard Schmid, Carter Goodrich, and Daniel Adel.  At the university level, Gygi was heavily influenced by two instructors, William Whitaker (national portrait artist) and James Christensen (fine artist).

Gygi debuted his gallery work in Southern California in the fall of 2008.  Since then, the demand for his artwork has grown.  Known for his stylized figures and enjoyable celebrity renderings, Gygi continues to thrill art collectors along America's west coast.