Biography

     Aaron has been a very prolific artist for over a decade. His use of earthy colors and interesting styles are often cited as the reasons for his popularity. The figures , often deliberately void of implication, are almost immersed in nature as if they were made of the same subject matter. For many years he has been collected by patrons in the U.S. and abroad. Recently, the L.A. cable station Adelphia did a segment on Aaron’s unique technique and usage of mixed media. As a grandson of world renowned Italian sculpture Alexander Giampietro and nephew of a large family of Italian artisans, there was always a lesson in craft. He also benefited from the visualization and meditation
techniques of his father Kevin Thornton.
 

     Growing up next to a monastery in a small town of about 4000 in Bethlehem, Connecticut helped Aaron to deeply explore his craft and subject matter. It was a very organic childhood in this environment and speaks thru his work and he finds that painting helps him reconnect with his upbringing. He left his hometown and went to college at the University of Connecticut on a sports scholarship.

     At a young age Aaron was very successful as a state champion and nationally ranked decathalete and collegiate record holder at Uconn. He left for California after college and was in a life threatening motorcycle accident in Burbank which ended his Olympic dreams but also focused him more than ever in pursuing his career in painting. He spent a couple of years on the couch unable to walk but happy to be able to paint to his heart’s content.

     Back on his feet, Aaron continued his studies in his twenties at the Otis College of Art and Design. In addition to learning by painting hundreds of original pieces a year in order to discover a unique voice on the canvas. His training in sports along with a degree in exercise physiology helped Aaron to achieve a different look into the human form. He is always looking to break barriers as an emerging contemporary artist while respecting the traditions and techniques of the masters of the past. Categorically speaking Aaron could be considered an abstract expressionist.

 "I'm  lucky to have the support and love of my amazing and talented brothers (Dan and Sean) and sister (Bridget). And of course Dad and Mom who were both great parents".
 
     Thanks for your interest. Enjoy the work....and I look forward to hearing from you soon.