Orville Giguiento
When all things slowed down due to covid 19 in the summer of 2020, I dug up my brushes and went back painting, started to join painting clubs and plein air competitions.
Though I dabble with oil, acrylic and digital media, I love the nuance and challenges of watercolor as reflected in most of my recent works. Being self- taught, I don't adhere to any set of rules or styles, but is in continuous exploration of the magic, that is... watercolor.
Education:
- BS Architecture, Univ. of San Carlos, Philippines
- BS Civil Engineering (undergrad), Mindanao State Univ., Philippines
Article:
The Keys to Capturing a Morning Glow - American Watercolor
Plein Air Awards:
2024
* Honorable Mention: Modern Impressionist Magazine Sept/Oct
* Best Plein Air Watercolor: PleinAir Salon July
* Best Watercolor: Plein Air Easton, Easton MD
* Artists Choice: Plein Air Easton, Easton MD
2023
* Best Watercolor: Plein Air Easton, Easton MD
* Honorable Mention: PleinAir Salon, September
* 3rd Place: Plein Air @ Altitude, Winter Park CO
* 3rd Place PleinAir Salon, July
2022
* Best Marine Painting: Plein Air Easton, Easton MD
* 1st Place: Plein Air @ Altitude, Winter Park CO
* People's Choice Award: Douglas Land Conservancy Plein Air Event, Castle Rock CO
* Honorable Mention: PleinAir Salon, April, July & October
* Award of Merit: Plein Air Southwest, Galveston TX
* 2nd Place: Quick Draw @ Lighthouse Plein Air Festival, Tequesta FL
2021
* Best Plein Air Work: PleinAir Salon Sept
* Artists Choice Award: Central City Plein Air Festival, Central City CO
* 1st Place: Steamboat Art Museum Plein Air Festival, Steamboat Springs CO
* People Choice Award: Douglas Land Conservancy Plein Air Event, Castle Rock CO
2020
* 3rd Place: Steamboat Art Museum Plein Air Festival, Steamboat Springs CO
