Giarrano credits his years of experience drawing comic books with developing a sense of the narrative structure.
[2] He meticulously studied the works of John Singer Sargent, attended workshops and painted with friends.
[7] Giarrano often paints the ubiquitous experiences from everyday lives, believing these fleeting moments can carry something of infinite significance.
[2] Besides John Singer Sargent, other painters like Joaquín Sorolla, Anders Zorn and Edward Hopper have influenced Giarrano.
[2] He is also inspired by the courage and commitment of Dutch Post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh.