Joseph Criscuoli tracked-down his college painting instructor, Henry Ernst Niese, for the purpose introducing him to the painting “No Laughing Matter – Funny Cide Wins the Kentucky Derby” and Criscuoli’s new website. Niese wrote back – click on this link to see his letter.
Laurel, MD – Almost a year to the day after paintings by emerging artist Joseph Criscuoli first appeared on the internet, a new web site location and an exciting web design have been combined to launch www.JosephCriscuoli.com. The “Splash Page” for the new site features a painting of Funny Cide, … Read More
“No Laughing Matter – Funny Cide Wins the Kentucky Derby” has its first public showing, having been selected to appear at the 35th Annual Laurel Art Guild Open Juried Exhibition held at the Montpelier Cultural Arts Center in Laurel, Maryland.
After receiving a limited-edition, signed and numbered print of “Freedom Stands – Valley Forge” we received a very nice note from President and Mrs. George W. Bush. Click on this link and take a look.
Laurel, MD – When Joseph Criscuoli returned to Norristown, Pennsylvania after twenty-five years, little did he know that his visit would result in the launch of a successful website featuring his painting “Freedom Stands – Valley Forge.” The 25th Reunion of the Norristown High School Class of 1977 drew Criscuoli … Read More
Here’s a photo taken during my first attempt at a painting of a Coat of Arms. Can you spot what is still left to be done? Shhh…it’s a surprise birthday gift for my Brother. You can see the truly finished piece here, and you can learn more about heraldic arts … Read More