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News & Musings by the Artist
Bill Abbott had some interesting questions that I’d like to share with you. The interview can be found here.
(No relation, LOL)
Cartoonist Bill Abbot mentions SirianniArt.com in his blog article, found HERE. An excerpt:
As a teacher, he guides his students patiently, and with a coherent plan. As a cartoonist, I’ve been focusing only on what I know, and don’t tend to stray too far from my typical style of drawing – something I’d like to change. The exercises presented by Ralph push me and my classmates to try things we woudn’t otherwise, and he provides subtle direction throughout the process.
"Chi - Man" Acrylics and Color pencil sticks on paper (45" x 95") 2011
Artvoice Article 12/22/2011:
Chi-Stock
A new series of art events debuts
Ralph Sirianni—a friend, artist, veteran, and champion of possibilities in improving one’s good nature—invited me to “Chi-Stock,” a music and art event held in a large downtown loft put together by his son, Gabriel, featuring Ralph painting in situ while the young patrons watched, chatted, and danced. An upright piano served as a bar where drinks were passed over the piano lid from an elevated platform. An atmosphere of family fealty prevailed as Sirianni brushed acrylic on a wall-sized, taped-off canvas.
Chi is the vital life force that stimulates motivation, coming from the original Chinese (qi) for breath. Meant to be a series of future events providing a visually ingratiating gathering place for young people, Chi-Stock will feature artists working on installations specific to themes supporting introspection, contemplation, and joy.
Meanwhile in another part of the loft, Bruce Lee held forth in Enter the Dragon while a fog machine created billowing plumes before a seated Buddha amid a gathering of tea lights.
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Art For Justice gives viewers an inside look at the world of police sketches and courtroom art.
Ralph Sirianni shares some of the techniques involved in local and internationally known cases. He worked with law enforcement officials by developing the updated sketch of The Bike Path Rapist. This was shown on America’s Most Wanted. When that individual was apprehended, Ralph Sirianni was there for his first appearance, creating the courtroom drawing. The film ends with a demonstration. The artist turns his back on the audience and asks that they choose someone among them to model for a police sketch. Based on their descriptions, he creates a striking resemblance. This is an important look at two very interesting areas of Art For Justice.
The DVD was also recently featured in the newspaper China Press. With a running time of 26 minutes, it is now available for purchase by contacting the author. Or you may watch it in segments on YouTube: Part 1 / Part 2 / Part 3
On November 10th, an article was published in the Buffalo News about the painting, “O. P. Frisco”, which can be found on this site in the War Themes Gallery. A copy of the article can be found HERE.
Ralph Sirianni is presently creating courtroom drawings for the Ralph “Bucky” Phillips case. In part due to it being the largest manhunt in New York State history, the artist’s images are being carried in media nationwide.
I was featured in the January issue of After 50 News. Copy of article can be found HERE.
- Artist featured in Gusto (Buffalo News), November 11th, 2005.
Copy of Article HERE.
- Artist featured in the November edition of Vietnam Veterans Association magazine Veteran.
Copy of Article HERE.
In a recent court case, the artist’s courtroom drawings were picked up by various Chinese publications, such as China Press. They can be viewed HERE.