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Award-winning designer/illustrator unveils Catype
Rochester, NY, February 20, 2006— Inspired by his recently acquired cat, Buster, award-winning designer/illustrator Frank Argento, brings his feline’s playful behaviors to life through a myriad of distinctive illustrations, under the brand name Catype. Pulling from a range of behaviors, Argento named each cat according to personality, and then using only upper and lower case and italic letters; he shaped each character to reflect the essence of the word. Twelve cats were created on Argento’s computer. Collectively, they comprise the Catype family.
“Other artists have used letters to create illustrations,” said Argento. “I used them to create a family of cat personalities.” There is “Agile,” the jumping, frolicking, happy-go-lucky feline, “Alert,” the brainy aristocrat – intelligent and mannerly and “Vulnerable” the carefree optimist – oblivious to etiquette.
According to the Zandl Group, annual spending on pets doubled in the past 10 years to $37 billion, spurring the growth of products and services that would have been inconceivable even 20 years ago. Argento sees significant potential in merchandising the Catype brand. “There is a huge demand for cat-related products that will delight parents, children, grandparents and cat fanciers of all ages alike.”
In addition to licensing the Catype characters for calendars, posters, postcards and posters, Argento has plans for a book, animated shorts and more licensing.
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Rochester, NY, February 26, 2007
The Italian American Community Center
Cordially invites you to meet the artist
Frank Argento
Exhibit: Computer and Traditional Art
Opening Reception 3-5 pm
Sunday, March 4th, 2007
Italian American Community Center
150 Frank DiMino Way
Rochester, NY 14624
585-594-8882
Exhibition dates March 1-31, 2007
IACC hours 9-5 Weekdays
For Immediate Release
Rochester, NY, September 1, 2007
Event Fact Sheet
Title: Pop Icons: Music 101
When: September 14 – December 30, 2007
Where: S.C. Fine Art /115 Berkeley Street/Rochester, NY
Cost: Free and open to the public
Special Event: Artist Reception: Friday, October 19, 2007 5pm – 9pm. Artist will be present.
Contents: Spanning nearly a century of the most celebrated pop and cultural icons in music history, S.C. Fine Arts is proud to showcase Pop Icons: Music 101 by artist Frank Argento. Featuring 15 original charcoal drawings, including jazz great Louis Armstrong, the legendary Bob Dylan and psychedelic innovator Jimi Hendrix, these portraits are a rare and loving tribute to the artistry behind the music.
S.C. Fine Art/Ramon Santiago Studio
115 Berkeley Street
Rochester, NY 14610
Contact Information: Kristine Bruneau (585) 738.1625 / kbruneau@mac.com (media)
For Immediate Release
Rochester, NY, April 1, 2008
ARTWalk ArtAuction at Village Gate, 274 North Goodman St., Rochester, NY
ArtAuction & Grand Exhibit at the new loft spaces at the Village Gate.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Silent Auction: 7-8PM
Live Auction: 8:30-9:30PM
Featured Artists: Frank Argento, Peter Macon, Cheryl Amati-Martin, Courtney Gruttadauria, Shawn Dunwoody,Richard Margolis, Jill Gussow, Leonard Urso, Colleen Schreiner, Achille Forgione, The arena Group, and the students of the Steve Carpenter Studio.
ARTWalk 179 Atlantic Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607 www.rochesterartwalk.org