Novel Nod to Artist

Novel Nod to Artist

Jeff Schober’s latest novel is part 3 of a series which follows former Buffalo detective, Ken Connell. Joining the main character is RJ Sorrentino, a Marine Vietnam Veteran Police sketch artist. Jeff has fashioned this individual after me. He dropped off a copy...
A Brush With Bare Knuckles

A Brush With Bare Knuckles

My latest in oils, ” A Brush With Bare Knuckles “, is a tribute to John L. Sullivan. My trip to The Bare Knuckle Hall of Fame, in Belfast NY, was a special...
UB Sketching

UB Sketching

Recently I’d been asked to use my background, as a Police Sketch Artist, to create drawings of UB students who had described themselves to me.  This was an exercise in self-perception.
New Untitled Piece

New Untitled Piece

This piece was commissioned by a woman who had lost her husband to illness.  She had specific thoughts for images and colors that she had wanted included. The astrological signs are those of her children.  The lotus flower plays an important part in the painting. The...
Corps to the Core

Corps to the Core

Semper Fi Joe An old High School buddy and Marine Vietnam Vet, Joe Massaro, has loaned me this piece for the show. It was painted in 1968, the year that I had joined the Corps. After 46 years, I have decided to title it. (Not for Sale) More Notes Dust off The term “...
Nardin Academy Drawings

Nardin Academy Drawings

Jimmy Chebat, benefactor of these pieces, proud father and member of the Nardin community, wished to show his appreciation for the education his two children are receiving at Nardin Academy Montessori.  In an effort to do so, he originally commissioned Mr. Sirianni to...
Angelfish

Angelfish

I thought that it might be fun to paint some of my angel fish and make up a few in the process....
Upcoming Show in Chicago

Upcoming Show in Chicago

The piece that will be entered is ” Crucifixion/Nam”. From the press release: On Saturday, May 25, 2013, the National Veterans Art Museum (NVAM) will host the opening of Tenacity and Truth: People, Places and Memories, a brand-new exhibit showcasing works...