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“The Greater Good” Abstract Art

Title: The Greater Good Buy Fine Art Print $22+ | Buy Gallery Canvas Print $125+ The natural tones and textural flow in “The Greater Good” were inspired by nature – the clean water, air, and trees that Mother Earth wants to provide us with and nurture us with daily. The earth is constantly sacrificing itself for us to provide us with our every need. Sometimes it may not appear this way, but this is only because mankind...

“Oneness” Spiritual Abstract Art

Title: Oneness Buy Fine Art Print | Buy Gallery Canvas Print Through my artwork I hope to share the idea of connectedness in all things because the deeper reality is that all is ONE. Time spent with an open mind and a joyful state of heart are special moments that seem to be the very essence of life. Partaking in this flow of connectedness between all things produces every good memory I can think of in my life. “Oneness”...

“Celebration” Abstract Painting of Love

Title: Celebration Buy Fine Art Print $22+ | Buy Gallery Canvas Print $125+ “Celebration” is a mixed media digital painting expressing love and oneness. The colorful figures come together in a dancing motion and create a heart shape in the center. I wanted an open and joyful feeling to this piece. I am always seeking to create new types of art, moving forward by trying new things, experimenting, and combining many mediums...

“Guided By Intuition” Abstract Art

Title: Guided By Intuition Buy Abstract Art Print When I created this piece I was inspired to create something entirely new. Every step seemed to be an experiment guided by my intuition. There are a multitude of layers all combined into one final cohesive mixed media digital painting. I feel the sweeping forms and the many colorful shapes give a sense of life and energy. Of course I’m always curious what other people see and feel. I...

“Freedom” Abstract Art

Title: Freedom Buy Abstract Art Painting This abstract painting is an expression of the great joy that comes from freedom. The soft colors represent an open heart and the cloud-like formations and splattered on paint are meant to convey manifestations of the mind. I would love to hear your reactions about this abstract art piece. If you have any comments or questions please comment below. Visit my print gallery for custom print options and...

About My Original Artwork For Sale

Posted in About My Art on 22 Apr, 2008 No Comments »

I enjoy working with acrylic paints, glazes, and pastes to build up layers of brush stroke and texture. I also use oil pastels, pencil, and charcoal. While my artwork varies, all of it is an expression that speaks from my heart. All my artwork is done on quality canvas or artist paper whether it is an original or print. Gallery wrapped canvas paintings have a 1.5″ depth, staple free painted...

Art Helps Get Me Through The Winter

Posted in About My Art on 22 Apr, 2008 No Comments »

Believe it or not, some of my warmest paintings are done in the coldest months. During the summer I’m inspired the most by all the sites and sounds of people and nature in motion. But it’s not until the bitter cold strikes in New England where I begin to dig deep in search of those inspiring moments during the summer. Mostly for my own sanity. By spring every year I remember how...

"Gold Sun" – Sold $900

Posted in Abstract Landscape Paintings on 08 Apr, 2008 3 Comments »

"Light Within" – Inspirational Pencil Drawing

Posted in Pencil Drawings on 01 Apr, 2008 3 Comments »

Title: Light Within Buy Fine Art Print Within us lies the answers if we seek the Almighty Creator first. Once inspired, we become creators with truth and love in our hearts and mind. That’s what this drawing is all about. Hope you like it. The original is no longer available but you can purchase a custom made museum quality print in any size that you...

"New Path" – Abstract Landscape Painting

Posted in Abstract Landscape Paintings on 01 Apr, 2008 3 Comments »

New Path Original medium: Acrylic on Canvas ©2008 www.cianellistudios.com Purchase Original Painting This painting ended up having the beautiful tones, thick texture, and the simplicity that I have a hard time parting with. Yes I would like to keep this one. But I won’t. It’s funny. The longer this painting stays in my studio, the more it grows on me. There is a lot of...

"Gold Sun" – Contemporary Landscape Painting

Posted in Abstract Landscape Paintings on 01 Apr, 2008 1 Comment »

Gold Sun Original medium: Acrylic on Canvas ©2008 Abstract Landscape Painting UPDATE: Painting is Sold I spent a lot of time building up the texture on this contemporary landscape painting. I really wanted to add a tree or some kind of identifiable object, but every time I added something it just didn’t look right. Sometimes, even though it feels right, it’s hard to keep...

Abstract Paintings Have a Purpose?

Posted in About My Art on 01 Apr, 2008 No Comments »

It depends on the artist, but generally, yes abstract paintings have a purpose. The purpose is simply to beautify your surroundings with intrigue. Ok, but why do people pay so much for what looks like a canvas with some paint thrown on it? Abstract paintings can actually be very affordable if purchased from an up and coming artist. And believe it or not, most often there was a deliberate...