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
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Moonlight on Taos Pueblo
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Cold Lunch
By Nathan Solano
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Side by Side
By Nathan Solano
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Moonlight Over Red Creek Road
By Nathan Solano
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The Last Two
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Materials
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Orphan
By Nathan Solano
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Original painting signed by the Artist on lower right.
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