Nathan Solano Paintings
American, b. 1950
Unlike most artists, Solano did not begin his painting career until he turned 40, and without any formal art training.
Solano briefly attended the University of Colorado, was drafted and spent a year in Vietnam as an Infantry Sergeant. He then returned to school where he majored in Fun 101 “until the money ran out.” He then worked in a steel mill, then as a roofer, and as a waiter and bartender until he was hired as an illustrator for an advertising agency.
Nathan eventually worked in Colorado and Florida as an illustrator and art director for several ad agencies. In 1989 he moved back to Colorado and began painting.
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Artist: Nathan Solano
Southern Colorado Cowboys
By Nathan Solano
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original painting signed by the Artist on lower left.
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Nathan Solano Paintings
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Oil
Early Morning Light
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Nathan Solano Paintings
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Cold Lunch
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Side by Side
By Nathan Solano
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Original painting signed by the Artist on the lower right.
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The Last Two
By Nathan Solano
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Category
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Materials
Acrylic
Moonlight Over Red Creek Road
By Nathan Solano
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Original painting signed by the Artist on lower right.
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Nathan Solano Paintings
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Oil
Moonlight on Taos Pueblo
By Nathan Solano
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Nathan Solano Paintings
Materials
Oil
Orphan
By Nathan Solano
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original painting signed by the Artist on lower right.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Nathan Solano Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
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