by Kentropolis | Aug 20, 2015 | Other Works |
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...
by Kentropolis | Mar 11, 2015 | Uncategorized |
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.
by Kentropolis | Feb 13, 2015 | Commissions |
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...
by Kentropolis | Jan 28, 2015 | Portraits |
by Kentropolis | Dec 7, 2014 | Shows & Lectures, War Themes |
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 “...
by Kentropolis | Dec 1, 2014 | Shows & Lectures |
by Kentropolis | Sep 13, 2014 | Monuments |
Commissioned to design this monument, it now sits completed near the naval park.
by Kentropolis | Sep 5, 2014 | Shows & Lectures |
by Kentropolis | Aug 1, 2014 | Blast from the Past |
This oil painting was done in the year that I had joined the Marine Corps, 1968. It’s approximately 32″ x...
by Kentropolis | Apr 18, 2014 | Monuments |
Located in Marine Corps Officers Basic School, Quantico, Va. Dedicated April 2014.
by Kentropolis | Feb 28, 2014 | Uncategorized |
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...
by Kentropolis | Jun 28, 2013 | Monuments |
The monument is in place at Semper Fidelis Memorial Park, United States Marine Corps Museum, Quantico, Virginia....
by Kentropolis | May 21, 2013 | Uncategorized |
I thought that it might be fun to paint some of my angel fish and make up a few in the process....
by Kentropolis | May 20, 2013 | Shows & Lectures |
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...
by Kentropolis | Jan 4, 2013 | Blast from the Past, Other Works |
by Kentropolis | Aug 19, 2012 | Police & Courtroom Sketches |
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by Kentropolis | May 28, 2012 | In the News |
The article from Sunday, May 28th, 2012, by Colin Dabkowski can be found HERE. Of all the veterans’ monuments Ralph Sirianni has designed for city, town and village parks throughout Western New York, he walks past his favorite one nearly every day on his way into...
by Kentropolis | May 8, 2012 | Shows & Lectures |
From a recent presentation to art students at Lakeshore H.S. …
by Kentropolis | May 7, 2012 | In the News |
Bill Abbott had some interesting questions that I’d like to share with you. The interview can be found here.
by Kentropolis | May 7, 2012 | Blast from the Past |