Paul Vincenti has been creating images (and some might say mischief) for over 25 years. Based in Orlando, Florida, Paul's style and subjects have a unique overlap between fantasy illustrations and the fine art world. Everyone agrees that Paul is blessed with boundless energy. His professional endeavors have spanned many media, including forays into musical composition and production.

Paul’s first professional art show was in 1979. He did the outdoor art show circuit around Florida for a few years, displaying a mix of fantasy and landscapes, but found he could actually afford to eat if he took photographs, something he had been doing for years as a reference for his paintings. The opportunity to go to Hawaii presented itself in 1984 and in short order, Paul became a contributing editor and photographer for Hawaii magazine photographing the swimsuit issues for three years. Tough work, but somebody had to do it!

In 1989 family bonds brought Paul back to Florida.  Although fascinated by new technology, he decided that he could not to afford to re-invest his money into the digital photography revolution he saw coming, so he sold most of his equipment, and fell in love with oil painting all over again. He also embraced other tech changes he saw coming. From 1994-1999 he produced his rock opera and multimedia web site, “Something Strange” - www.somethingstrange.net  which includes music, art, and animation.  It has received over a quarter of a million visitors since its inception, and is being considered for a stage production by a well known theatre company in Essex, England.

Paul returned to oil painting full-time in 2001. Back on the outdoor circuit and in galleries with landscapes and botanicals taking the limelight. You can view them at www.paulvincenti.com.

In October 2003, he decided the time was right to give the Sci-Fi /Fantasy Convention Art Shows a go.

" I felt a renewed interest in fantasy art decided to start painting and exhibiting new works at various Sci-Fi / Fantasy Conventions and on the web.  I found an overlap exists between the fine art and fantasy art worlds and have tried my best to create works that fit in both worlds. I am a proud to be a member of ASFA, and will continue to pursue excellence in fantasy art. Not only can you visit my works here, but see some of them on Epilogue and the ASFA website,  most impressive websites for works of this type by myself and hundreds of others."

So, with that, a 3^rd website came into being: www.vincentifantasyart.com.  He has been well received at the conventions, winning many awards including: “Best of Show” at Necronomicon (2003, 2005) OASIS (2005,2006), and ELF in 2005. He was also awarded the Dreamcon Iron Artist Champion in 2004 as well as receiving countless “World’s greatest Dad” accolades from his 2 kids.

Paul’s works are on display at major art shows, tradeshows, conventions and various galleries. Just look for the guy with the long blonde hair and little black hat.

Paul Vincenti  

Best of Show - Oasis 19 Art Show 2006

1st Place Fantasy - Oasis 19 Art Show 2006

3rd Place Fantasy - Oasis 19 Art Show 2006

Best of Show - Necronomicon Art Show 2005

Best of Show -Fan Favorite- ELF Art Show 2005

1st Place - Fan Favorite - ELF Art Show 2005

Best of Show - Oasis 18 Art Show 2005

1st Place Fantasy - Oasis 18 Art Show 2005

3rd Place Color - Necronomicon Art Show 2004

Winner - Iron Artist Competition - Dreamcon 2004

2nd Place Fantasy - Oasis 17 Art Show 2004

Best of Show - Necronomicon Art Show 2003

1st Place Color - Necronomicon Art Show 2003

2nd Place Color - Necronomicon Art Show 2003

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