Hi, my name is Joe Meneilly. I received my Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from
Syracuse University's Illustration in 2000, and had the privilege to
study with some outstanding artists during my time there. My own
artistic style is rather old fashioned, utilizing traditional materials
and techniques that are quite similar to those used by history's
masters, whom I have looked to as a source of inspiration for so long.
As you might have noticed if you've had a chance to browse through my
galleries, my favorite subjects stem from life and I truly enjoy
painting people and animals. Some of my strongest artistic influences
stem from Caravaggio, Michelangelo, Vel
ázquez
and William-Adolphe Bouguereau.
With my preference to include people and animals in my artwork, there is
little I love more than creating portraits. The entire process allows me to relive some of the more traditional
methods of life and figure drawing, though I do also create portraits
based upon client supplied photographs. So please, take a moment to browse my
galleries and see what I do. There is no endeavor in life that I am more passionate for,
and I hope that I might be able to help you! If you think that you may
be interested in a portrait, drawing or painting, please do not hesitate
to contact me to request a quote. Drawn portraits can be relatively
inexpensive, and the portrait can be based upon photographs or life
study. Don't feel limited, I can do portraits of any of your friends or
loved ones, including pets.
Below are a few sample images of my portraits. Thank you for
taking the time to look through my artwork, and please,
don't hesitate to contact me if you have are at all
interested in a custom portrait of your family, friends, or
even pets. I may be reached via telephone at (315) 569-5925,
by e-mail at
joe@artworkbyjoe.com, or you can
request a quote by
filling out this form.
