Joseph P. Grieco

My approach with pastel, oil, or acrylic is simple and direct in that it is governed primarily by my personal desire to create a good picture. Most importantly, is the work be truthful and exist as the result of a communion between the myself and subject. When this happens the subject matter becomes, in essence, entirely secondary. My endeavor is to translate to the viewer that which I have experienced in an evocative and sensitive way. At this point, if the painting is what I consider a success, the viewer can experience and expand upon it in his or her or own personal way.

I am honored to be able to communicate with both the landscape around me and to the people who cross my path. It has often been pointed out to me that my work has a very spiritual feeling to it. However, it is my feeling that in terms of the work I create, I am simply an instrument. The beauty and sensitivity belong to a far greater source.

CURRENT GALLERY REPRESENTATION:

Gregory James Gallery - New Milford, CT

Premiere Fine Art Gallery - New Hope, PA

Forest Scott Gallery - Milburn, NJ

AWARDS:

Award of Distinction - Bonita Springs, FL (2003)

Best in Show - Mystic Outdoor Art Festival, Mystic, CT (2002)

Award of Distinction - Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA (2002)

Judges Choice Award - Marco Island, FL (2002)

First Place in Pastel- Pastel Society Award, NY (1992-2002)

First Place in Pastel- Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit, NYC (1992-2002)

First Place in Pastel - New Milford Art Show, New Milford, CT (1999, '01,'02)

Best in Fine Art - Reston Virginia Art Festival, VA (2001)

First Place Award - Glastonbury Art Show, Glastonbury, CT (2001, 2002)

Judges Choice Award - Images Art Festival, New Smyrna Beach, FL (2000, 2001)

First Place in Pastel - Mystic Outdoor Art Festival, Mystic, CT (1997, '99, '00, '01)

First Place in Pastel - Westhampton Beach Art Festival, NY (1995, 1997-2001)

First Place in Pastel - Westfield Art Show, Westfield, NJ (1998, 2001)

First Place in Pastel - Westport Arts Festival, Westport, CT (1999, 2001)

Best in Show - New Milford Art Show, New Milford, CT. (2000)

Judges Choice Award - Mt. Gretna Arts Festival, Mt. Gretna, PA (2000)

Award of Distinction - Mt. Dora Art Festival, Mt. Dora, FL (1999)

Best in Show - Milburn Art Festival, Milburn, NJ (1999)

First Place Award - Boston Mil Art Festival, Cleveland, OH (1999)

First Place in Pastel - Summit Art Show, Summit, NJ (1996, '97, '98)

First Place in Pastel - Armonk Art Show, Armonk, NY (1998)

Directors Choice Award - Cain Park Art Festival, Cain Park, OR (1998)

Award of Distinction - Naples Fine Art Show, Naples FL (1998)

Impressionistic Award - Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit, NY (1997)

Award of Distinction - Milburn Art Festival, Milburn, NJ (1997)

Best in Show - Marco Island Art Show, Marco Island, FL (1995, 1996)

Hobart Nichols Award - The Salmagundi Club, NY (1995, 1996)

Eliot Liskin Memorial Award - The Salmagundi Club, NY (1995, 1996)

Louis C. Tifjanv Award - The Salmagundi Club, NY (1997)

Purchase Prize A ward - Disney's Festival of the Masters, Orlando, FL (1996)

Best in Show Award of Excellence - Arboretum Art Show, Oyster Bay, NY (1995)

First Place in Pastel - Plainfield Art Show, Plainfield, NJ (1994)

ART ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS:

Pastel Society of America

Westfield Art Association

The Salmagundi Club

Greater Reston Center for the Arts

EDUCATION:

New York Institute of Technology - Fine Arts

Art Students League - Drawing and Fine Art

School of Visual Arts - Fine Art and Illustration

Ina Marx School - Marbleizing, Trompe l 'Oeil, Painted Finishes