Donn Cellano

Don Cellano, a 36-year-old artist hailing from Pasig City, discovered his passion for art during his formative years in elementary school. Venturing into various mediums like oil, acrylic, colored pencils, sculpting, and tattooing, he honed his craft through relentless exploration.

 

In his artistic journey, Cellano gravitated towards colored pencils, using them to create distinctive pieces. His unique style involves drawing and painting on Acrylic Glass using a blend of Colored Pencil and Acrylic Paint. Since officially immersing himself in the art scene in May 2017, his talent has garnered recognition.

 

Notably, Cellano achieved acclaim as one of the Top 20 finalists in the 1st Tarlac National Painting contest. His prowess shone through as he clinched the 2nd place in the Manila Bulletin Sketch Fest 2017 and secured a spot among the top 20 finalists in the Manila Bulletin Sketch Fest 2018.

He’s been a part of group shows like Obra Filipinismo 6 para sa Marawi (Tagpi-Tagping Kulay ng Pagdamay) at Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) in Tagaytay, Non Pareil (Beinte Finale) at Artkai Gallery, Art in the Mall 2017, Art Blast 2018, Art for Everyone 2018 at SM Megamall, South Arts Festival 2018 and OctoMyx at Artkai Gallery, Art Blast 2019, He also participated in Manilart2019. 

 

Cellano's artistic signature lies in his unique style of 3D Hyperrealism on Acrylic Glass, employing a combination of colored pencils, acrylics, and white pen in a mixed media approach.