More Ink Studies

I have a few pen and ink studies to show this week. These are quick drawings that I created based off the old masters. Why create master copies you might ask? It was the artist Ingres who said, “ Make copies, young man, many copies. You can only become a good artist by copying the masters.” Such artist as Leonardo, Raphael, and Degas did this type of training.

Over the last few weeks I have been looking at a lot of the old master drawings from Rembrandt to Michelangelo. As I survey the strength of their work I realize how effortless they make the line look, brilliant halftones and subtle shadows. It helps me understand and recognize what was going through the master’s head in hopes of understanding nature and anatomy as they did.

I have been doing master studies for years and I have found it strengthens my own work and helps me understand what I am trying to bring out in my own work. The subject matter is different but the strength of the line and composition is so important.

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Caniglia   

INK DRAWINGS

Drawing is a fundamental skill in the design process and is the key tool that every artist must embrace to understand how light, form, and gradations work. As artist we train in several different media trying to represent complex three- dimensional forms, the paradigm of which is the human figure.

In my class demonstrations I reference the Old Masters and their dedication and devotion to understand the world in light and shadow Here are a few of my latest ink drawings using the techniques of the Old Masters. Sometimes I use sanguine pencil, the three- color pencil on toned paper technique known as trios crayons, and pen and brush (with ink and watercolor) wash sketching; the subjects always involve the figure, and trying to capture the essence of the form and the beauty of simple line work.

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Caniglia

Danish American Museum

I had a chance to visit the Danish American Museum exhibition this weekend and see my painting of Dybbøl Mill on display. The exhibit called ‘Schleswig-Holstein: Turmoil on the Danish-German Border’ is incredible. The show features art, memorabilia, diaries, and photos from the 1848 and 1864 wars.

The Danish Museum has done an amazing job of putting this traveling exhibition together on the 150^th anniversary of the 1864 battle. It was nice to have a chance to take my time at the exhibition and really absorb all the information that has been presented. If you are in Elkhorn, Iowa take the time out to visit this wonderful museum. I am honored that they asked me to be part of this exhibition.

I have attached a few photos from my visit to the museum.

Here is a link to the Danish America Museum…

http://www.danishmuseum.org/current-exhibitions.cfm

Thanks for all your support.

Caniglia

WINDMILL PAINTINGS

Windmills hold so much symbolism, not only in their image but also in their function.

The windmill can be a symbol of the cycle of life that is repeated. Windmills form an important element in the Danish landscape with its wide horizons, its glittering waters and big clouds floating overhead; without them one can hardly imagine the Danish landscape, which is unique in the world.

I have been doing little studies of windmills recently. I have attached 6 recent paintings that I did with oil paints. These are small alla prima (wet-on-wet) studies. The first one was inspired by Rembrandts windmill painting. I was looking at his tonal arrangement that he achieved and I tried to mimic the edges becoming lost as well as some becoming more accentuated. The feel of fading light is just beautiful on the arms of the windmill as they reach to the heavens on a desolate horizon.

On my visit to the mill in Elkhorn, Iowa recently to the Danish American Museum for my exhibit, I found a sense of harmony and peacefulness inspired by the old world windmill and the imposing modern windmills along the interstate. Windmills in their characteristic beauty and in varying circumstances of place, season, and type are truly a sight to behold. They are silhouetted giants on a timeless landscape.

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Caniglia

Museum Exhibition-Caniglia Windmill

I wanted to mention that I am part of an exhibition that opened this weekend at the Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn, Iowa. My oil painting of “Dybbøl Molle” is part of the main exhibit called “Schleswig-Holstein: Turmoil on the Danish-German Border”.

The Exhibition opened February 22 and will run through September 1, 2014. It will then travel to the German American Heritage Museum Center from September 27 through December 31, 2014.

My painting of the Dybbøl windmill was created to honor all those who died at the Battle of Dybbøl in 1864 as well as my wife’s great, great grandfather who died defending Denmark. The windmill is a symbol of Danish pride. If you are in Iowa over the next few months please stop by to view this historical exhibition.

Here is a link to the Museum...

http://www.danishmuseum.org/current-exhibitions.cfm

Thanks for all your support.

Jeremy Caniglia 

OMAHA MAGAZINE INTERVIEW

The new issue of Omaha Magazine came out today and features a full-length article and interview that I recently did with them.

The March/April issue also features my self-portrait painting on the cover and new artwork inside.You can pick up copies at Barnes and Noble, Books –A-Million or subscribe on-line to see the latest issue.

http://omahamagazine.com/

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Caniglia

"TANKS FOR NOTHING"

My art is part of a group show that opens this Friday, February 7 at the Sweatshop Gallery in Benson, Nebraska. The show is titled  “Brass Tax –A Screen Print Show” and is curated by the amazing Pat Oakes.

The show features screenprinted works on alternative media from 15 different artists. Doors open at 7:00pm and will feature –DJ Thomas Flaherty from 9-12pm in the back of the gallery. If you are in Benson for this first Friday of February, please come by and see the new work of Adam Findley, Eric Nyffeler, Michael Neelsun, Ben Pavlicek, Matt Carlson, Ben McQuillan, and many more great local artists.

Here is a picture of my silkscreen piece on brushed metal called “Tanks For Nothing”. The piece was inspired from the Tiananmen Square Protests of 1989. I was senior in high school at the time of the incident and I still remember how powerful the image of the one student against a row of tanks looked. It was haunting and inspiring to me. 

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Caniglia