This canvas was added to the Portfolio on March 20, 2005. My third Coat of Arms and second commissioned work. The multiple banners and text gave me fits, but this piece turned out very well. Considering the many details that are present in this work, I was especially pleased with ... Read More
This canvas was added to the Portfolio on May 19, 1985. A tremendous storm brought down a huge tree on our property that could easily have crushed our home – but, luckily, it fell away form the house and onto a large pile of firewood and thus was suspended about ... Read More
This canvas was added to the Portfolio on July 13, 2025. Perhaps the only painting of mine that is not signed on the front, “Rise or Recede” is a geometric perspective exercise that can be either 22″ x 28″ or 28″ x 22″. It is also my first use of ... Read More
This canvas was added to the Portfolio on July 16, 2025. I’m pretty fond of how this sky turned out, and the mist on shore beneath the tree line was a very pleasant surprise.
This canvas was added to the Portfolio on August 7, 2025. I chose a fairly large canvas upon which to explore a concept wherein, should I have the opportunity to exhibit this piece, attendees could stand with their back to the heart and take a “selfie”. Perhaps we can consider ... Read More
This canvas was added to the Portfolio on August 16, 2025. Tidewater Creek is a departure from my standard level of highly-detailed work. I wanted to channel Bob Ross (from the “The Joy of Painting” television series) and simply all of a sudden stopped the process. Well, perhaps you like ... Read More
On this day five years ago, and owing to the extraordinary talents of Rex Media, The Studio of Joseph Criscuoli garnered a new home, a new look and a greatly-improved presence. You can read the official News Release, and we hope you will drop us a comment and let us ... Read More
This canvas was added to the Portfolio on September 7, 2025. Measuring 18″ x 24″, “Holiday Lights” began as an experiment with acrylic spray paint, a method of delivery of pigments to canvas that was totally new to me. My brushwork sought to add areas of pine tree needles and ... Read More
This canvas was added to the Portfolio on September 13, 2025. Once upon a time, Grace and I constructed a whimsical “Busy Board” for our Granddaughter. Of course, I was elected to create the background – a bit of masking tape and a few cans of half-used spray paint did ... Read More
This canvas was added to the Portfolio on October 4, 2025. My fourth commission and second canine portrait, “Abby” is a very attractive 4 year old ruby-coated Cavalier King Charles Spaniel whose character and composure shines through on this 11” x 14” canvas. Thank the Lord for heavily water-thinned pigments ... Read More
This canvas was added to the Portfolio on October 6, 2025. Five years ago, a pen-and-ink drawing from my sketchbook of a stylized bird of prey became a unique addition to my portfolio.
This canvas was added to the Portfolio on October 6, 2025. Five years ago, a composition created from multiple photos resulted in a sunset/seascape of unequaled brilliance in terms of both color and contrast.