Splash
Original medium: Acrylic on Canvas ©2009
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This is a small abstract art painting (20″ x 16″) inspired by the energy around me and the thought of the ocean. I paint inside, but I spend much of my time outside taking in my environment. The sun was shining bright the day I painted this. So I took my mind on a vacation to the beach and conjured up the colors that I love on canvas. I added slow-moving drips for the rhythm of the waves. The wind was also howling. And the multi-colored leaves of fall were whipping fast around the yard. This surplus of energy resulted in some increased paint throwing. I chose white paint because I was thinking about the foam of the ocean, coral, and shells.

How does one try to express God’s river?  The connection to her wisdom is as ancient as the garden of eden and as bright and new as the stars.  If the whole world could stop and take in a breath of life here at the source I believe we would once again coexist with nature, carrying with us a mature silence that listens to our child-like hearts.

I am happy to accept a 5 Star Artist Award for outstanding artistic talent .  The judges took into consideration: quality, competence, artistic talent, attitude, approach and more.

Jaison Cianelli, 5* rated by AllBuyArt.com Art Award
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This is a basic question, and a little confusing to answer because the terms “contemporary,” “modern,” and “abstract” can be used interchangeably at times.  Let us start with “modern art.”  Modern art is a classification of an art period that started around 1870 by Impressionists like Claude Monet.  It is understood that modern artists are those who experimented with new ways of seeing, expressing new ideas and methods.  But technically the modern art movement ended around the 1960’s and 70’s when the term “postmodern” started to be used and pop art became the new thing.

Abstract art is a style of painting a departure from reality and was definitely modern at the time.  Abstraction in paintings started to make the scene right around the same time modern art became known because it is a painting style classified in the modern art movement.  But full blown abstract paintings really started appearing early 1900’s in Europe by the likes of Pablo Picasso and others in the cubism movement.  Abstract art really was not created in America until the 1940’s in the abstract expressionism movement with Jackson Pollock at the helm.  Because abstract art is a style of painting and not a classification of an art period, abstract paintings are still being created today.

And that brings us to right now. Right now we use the term “contemporary” to define artwork as being created in our lifetime or in the current present moment.  So any paintings being created right now are contemporary paintings no matter what the style.  What has happened is that people generally use “contemporary art” to describe artwork from the 1970’s until now.  It is hard, if not near impossible to define a period while we are living in it.  One might wonder, will we always use the word “contemporary” to describe the artwork being created in the present moment?  Or will there be an end to the use of the word “contemporary” signifying an end of another artwork period very similarly to how “modern” was used.  I don’t know.  But in any case, I hope this information has helped and not confused you even more.

One Verse sold at the special sale price of $900 to a private collector in Canada.  The collector made the entire purchase online and was very happy when he received the piece.  Here is what he said:

I am writing to let you know that the artwork has arrived safely today.  I am delighted with it.  The piece is amazing and I am extremely happy with my purchase. Thank you very much, and I am looking forward to your next abstracts.

Special sales happen from time to time and can only be purchased through Cianelli Studios.  They encourage collectors to purchase paintings directly from me (the artist) at a reduced pre-gallery price.  They can be reduced because I receive 100% of the sale.  Keep an eye out for the next special sale on another abstract contemporary painting.

“Meet the Artist” night at Artists Haven Gallery went very well. Michael and his staff did a great job and my wife and I met many kind people and artists. I was fortunate enough to sell the painting Peace and felt blessed.  The exhibit continues for the month of October.

Rainbow Falls
Original medium: Acrylic on Canvas ©2009
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Rainbow Falls is among the few abstract landscape paintings that took a considerable amount of patience and time to build up the layers and texture, taking about a month and a half to create.  This new painting process allows me to acquire just the right colors and tones while also expressing the energy and emotions I feel in the amount of texture.   Taking a step back, it’s almost as if  the  beautiful subject matter of “Autumn Falls” coerced with the texture of  ”Transfiguration” to create this piece.    I hope you like it.  The original is for sale at this time directly from Cianelli Studios.  You can also purchase prints right through my website.

Rainbow Falls – Detail 1

Rainbow Falls – Detail 2

Rainbow Falls – Detail 3

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Lights
Original medium: Acrylic on Canvas ©2009
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Lights is painted on 2 canvases measuring 18″ x 24″ each.  To really bring out the glow effect I chose to use a dark contrasting background that involved the use of black paint.  I rarely use black.  Combining it with layers of reds and blues its use was minimal but effective.   I glazed layers on top of one another with a gloss medium.  After the final varnish this abstract painting really shines with deep rich undertones.  Creating the faint white drips (as always) was fun.  They appear like energy or smoke.

Lights – Detail 1

Lights – Detail 2

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One Verse – $1800 $900
Acrylic on canvas, 18″ x 24″ (3)
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One Verse is for sale and only available through my website.  You save 50% when purchasing directly from me by eliminating the traditional gallery fees.  To purchase this beautiful triptych (3 canvas) painting please contact me.  International shipping is available.

UPDATE: One Verse is sold.  Keep and eye out for more special sales on other abstract paintings in the near future.

I have been receiving emails from students studying art.  Many of them are writing specific essays.  I feel blessed to be able to inspire or help out other artists. I thought it would help to include some of my answers here at my blog.

What artist influenced you growing up?
My two favorite artists growing up were Jackson Pollock and Bob Ross.  Two totally different artists that I watched on camera and mimicked.

Where do your concepts come from?
My expression and artistic concepts come from all over – the colors of a sunset, an amazing work of art, music, my wife, the colors in my flower bed, an intimate curiousity with the way paint moves and mixes, crashing waves, a peaceful river, a love for life, etc.

Are your paintings planned?
Sometimes a painting is planned and the process goes smoothly.  Sometimes a painting is not planned and the painting (colors and/or subject matter) changes drastically.  Actually you will notice many layers of texture in certain paintings, these are the ones that went through an evolution of changes (some stages are very ugly).  But in the end they take on a unique personality that could never be duplicated.

What is your studio like?
My work space is a studio I pieced together in my basement.  I paint on a large wallpaper table.  I have a stereo near by so I can paint to music.  I have plans of building a barn style studio space on my property. I just have to finish building the chicken coop first

How much time do you spend on art?
Time spent on art depends on the weather and obviously the timing of all things in life.  But I’m a full time artist and paintings can sometimes take weeks. I’m gearing up to get my work in many galleries along the east coast.  If it’s raining or snowing I generally paint.  On the sunny days, sometimes I will bring a canvas outside and experiment, but generally I do other things on nice days.

When did you decide you would become an artist?
When I was young, somewhere around 6 years old, I won a drawing contest.  I drew my dad at his work or something like that.  I think I got a basketball as the prize.  But I remember thinking since then that I would be an artist.

Besides art what else are you interested in?
Besides art, I love to garden, play my guitar, hike, spend time with my wife and our dog, or help out at the farm next door.  I’m married to a veterinarian, and believe it or not, she’s the one that tells me if a painting is good or bad.