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ABTP, Artists by Timothy Priano, stands as a premier agency renowned for its illustrious roster, featuring some of the globe's most esteemed figures in various creative domains including photography, hair styling, hair coloring, makeup artistry, wardrobe styling, prop styling, and manicuring
With a legacy spanning over four decades, ABTP has been a cornerstone in serving the editorial beauty and fashion sector, with its talent consistently sought after to contribute to projects that stand the test of time.
The agency's artists embody a spectrum of diversity and inclusivity, hailing from vibrant hubs such as New York, Miami, Los Angeles, and Chicago, each contributing their unique flair to the world of beauty and fashion.
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In 1981, Timothy Priano began his career in the beauty industry as a hair and makeup agent, collaborating with esteemed hairstylists Garren and Thom Priano. Inspired by the remarkable success of his clients, Timothy launched ARTISTS by Timothy Priano in New York City in 1986. The agency quickly earned a reputation for nurturing and elevating the careers of its talent.
To meet growing demand, Timothy expanded the agency with a Miami division in 1989—one of the first in the region—and later established a Los Angeles division in 1998. His dedication to cultivating excellence attracted some of the most renowned names in the industry, including Laura Mercier, Oscar Blandi, Serge Normant, Kristofer Buckle, Peter Butler, and François Nars.
As the beauty and fashion industry evolved into a global marketplace, ARTISTS by Timothy Priano sought out both emerging and seasoned photographers to represent. In the early 1980s, the agency represented talents such as Jeff Pedersen and Sharon Schuster. By the 1990s, the roster expanded to include Claus Wickrath, Knut Bry, Kenneth Willardt, Marc Hom, and Victor Schrager. Entering the 21st century, Timothy continued to focus on identifying exceptional talent, guiding the careers of artists like Conor Doherty and James T. Murray. Recently, the agency has furthered its legacy by representing rising stars Keenan Reed and Pedro Arieta.
Beyond his professional achievements, Timothy Priano is deeply passionate about social justice and is a staunch advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. His unwavering commitment to these values has shaped the ethos of ARTISTS by Timothy Priano, ensuring that the agency not only nurtures artistic excellence but also fosters a culture of respect, representation, and empowerment within the beauty and fashion industry.
Timothy Priano’s dedication has positioned ARTISTS by Timothy Priano as a leader in the industry. Over the decades, the agency has become synonymous with representing the most revered and respected talent, maintaining its commitment to guiding young artists toward greatness and solidifying its place at the forefront of the industry.
Victoria began their career drawing posters for bands alongside supporting local venues coordinating bookings. For the last decade they’ve taken the skills and relationships they built from the music industry and poured them into entertainment through design, development and worldbuilding for clients such as Wizards of the Coast, Tor Books, Infinite Black and Chaosium.
Inspired by Mike Mignola, Frank Frazetta and the visionary science fiction writers Ray Bradbury and Ursula K Le Guin; they believe that the stories that stay with you should always be a part of your work. And that appealing to a more commercial aesthetic only pays as long as the market allows it. They believe that our responsibility as artists is being as true to ourselves, as working in a commercial industry allows -- and to always be developing projects outside to provide the results we need for our practice.
After the pandemic they pivoted from fantasy illustration to luxury clients while continuing to build worlds of their own accord far from the swords and sorcery that established their drawings into a career. Victoria spends their time balancing their own freelance clients and the beauty side of their father’s legacy -- dedicated to their shared values and the strength that comes from uplifting the journeys of other artists.