What affect does Oregon have on an artist? We asked Oregon artist Vincent Chiantelli, who currently resides in Bend.

"Bend encourages and promotes the arts. I have had the opportunity to meet artists and share experiences. There are many opportunities to show my art. I sculpt anything that interests me, but dinosaurs and lizards are among my favorites. I have taken commissions, and had the privilege of making the DC Horse for the Deschutes County fair. I like making costumes and doing movie props. My two dogs were the models for a recent sculpture that I just finished. I have also had the opportunity to work with a couple of independent films. I am interested in everything and everything seems to be in Bend."

Artist Bio

I graduated from college with an AA in art and painting, AA in Ceramic Arts and mold making, I earned a “Certificate of mastery as a ceramics tech”.

I did my first sculpture when I was about 4 years old and still have it. It was a dinosaur in red clay. I was influenced by the book “ Dinotopia” by James Gurney and movies such as “Star Wars” & “Jurassic Park”. I loved the special effects of Stan Winston, H.R.Giger, Steve Wang and many others.

I enjoy sculpting lizards, dinosaurs and have sculpted my two dogs. I have done my own version of movie monsters and brought them to life as full sized costumes. I have designed and made many costumes taking commissions from Japan and UK.I enjoy showing my work. I maintain an informative web site on Dinosaurs that has been popular. I have another dealing with my art and some of the people I have come to know.

I moved from California to Bend, Oregon almost two years ago. Since moving I have become involved in some independent films, what a great experience.

So much to discover and experience. So many interesting people to meet.