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From a recent presentation to art students at Lakeshore H.S. …
(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.
February lecture for undergraduate psychology class, University at Buffalo.
7th Annual Fine Art & Healing Exhibition 2008
Impact Artists’ Gallery, Tri-Main Center, Buffalo, NY
February 2-23, Wednesday-Friday 11am-4pm
I have two pieces on display in this group show, “Bird with a Smile” and “Yardbird“. I will also be giving a lecture on February 23 at 1:30pm regarding art & veterans as well as police sketch artist experiences.
For more information, visit www.buffalo.com/impact
“Eyewitnessed: Faces Of Humanity”
Adams Art Gallery 600 Central Ave. Dunkirk NY (716-366-7450)
Friday November 9th, 2007 6:30-7:30pm;
Reception With Food & Beverages 7:30pm
This workshop will serve as the opening event of the Third Annual Healing Arts Tribute and Exhibition. Although this workshop is designed for students and community artists who have pre-registered, observers are welcome at the workshop and exhibition.
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
The Adams Gallery, thru January 25th (extended), “Spheres of Influence.” Pieces from the 70′s till present, including a preview of the upcoming series “Found Objects.”
2nd Annual Healing Arts Tribute: Peak Performance While Facing Life’s Challenges
Adams Art Gallery 600 Central Ave. Dunkirk, NY
716-366-7450
National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum of Chicago Traveling Exhibit: “The Things We Carried” 11/15 – 12/13
Exhibition Hours:
- Mon and Weds 10 am- 1 pm
- Thurs and Fri 5 pm- 8 pm
- Sat 12 noon – 4 pm
Face to Face With Ralph Sirianni
Friday Nov 17 2006
Opening Reception: 6pm-7pm
Artist’s Lecture : 7pm-8pm
July 1st : ” Art From The Heart ”
SLO Veterans Hall, San Luis Obispo, California
July 1st thru 29th : ” Healing through Creativity ”
Museum In The Community, Hurricane, W. Virginia (www.healingthroughcreativity.org)
August-October : ” The Things They Carried ”
State University of New York Brockport (http://www.brockport.edu/srp/)
November 10th : Dedication of the new Marine Corps Historical Museum, Quantico, Virginia.
“O.P. Frisco” from the War Themes collection has been selected to be part of the opening exhibit.
Exhibit – Healing Arts Tribute To Trauma Survivors and Responders
The Adams Gallery in Dunkirk, NY
November 11, 2005 thru January 10, 2006
The Albright-Knox Art Gallery, in Buffalo, NY
January 18 thru February 5, 2006
Lecture
Albright-Knox Art Gallery, in Buffalo, NY
January 27th, 7:30pm
“Gusto Night”