June 4, 2003
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.
April 20, 2003
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
February 11, 2003
A great American film icon and a great album cover (for those who recall the 70ʼs).
January 3, 2003
A nighttime view, not often seen by the public, of the National Memorial Arch at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. You can read the entire backstory about this piece when you click this link.
July 27, 2002
From time to time my Mother will send me a particularly striking or intriguing photo (she should probably have a website of her own). The result is often a challenging and very rewarding addition to the landscapes that are a part of my Portfolio.
October 1, 2001
My Father commissioned a genealogical study and obtained our family Coat of Arms. My Brother is particularly interested in heraldry and this gift to him began my involvement in painting these items for others. Would you like your very own Coat of Arms? Learn how to commission your family heirloom … Read More
March 22, 2001
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
October 19, 2000
Every once in a while elements of several photos can be combined to create an interesting landscape. Such is the case with this painting. I especially enjoyed working with the light and shadows in this piece and the details in the water and rocks.
December 20, 1990
This is one of those, “Hey, Iʼve been there” paintings. Everyone seems to have been to this place but the location they suggest is always different. The source for this painting, as I recall, was actually between my ears.
November 15, 1986
A driving tour of southern Charles County, Maryland brought me to the shores of the Potomac River looking down an aged dock and across the river into Virginia. It was so very quiet down there you could actually hear the wind and the river… hard to imagine that this site … Read More