21st Annual Members Exhibition

"Field Pastel" is included in Rochester Contemporary Art Center's 21st Annual Members Exhibition.

Joseph D. Tarantelli, Field Pastel, 2011, Pastel on Paper 16" x 28"

Winter Exhibition at Liberty Hill Gallery

My "Pine Tree", "Winter Waterfall 2" and "Nancy's Garden" pieces are up at Liberty Hill Gallery, located at the house of the President of Rochester Institute of Technology.

Joseph D. Tarantelli, Pine Tree, 2011, Oil on Canvas, 32" x 34"

















Joseph D. Tarantelli, Winter Waterfall 2, 2011, Oil and Glass Beads on Canvas, 20" x 50"






Joseph D. Tarantelli, Nancy's Garden, 2011, Oil on Canvas, 16" x 20"

Maker's Mark

Joe Bean Coffee Roasters Maker's Mark show includes my "Oak Tree Colored Pencil" and "Pine Tree Pastel" pieces.

Joseph D. Tarantelli, Oak Tree Colored Pencil, 2011, Colored Pencil and Ink on Bristol Board, 12 1/2" x 15 5/8"













Joseph D. Tarantelli, Pine Tree Pastel, 2011, Pastel on Paper, 16" x 17"

September Art Crescendo

"Mendon Woods Pastel" is up at The Mill Art Center & Gallery's September Art Crescendo show.


Joseph D. Tarantelli, Mendon Woods Pastel, 2011, Pencil and Pastel on Paper, 10" x 25 1/8"

Fall Exhibition

Gallery r's Fall Exhibition in Saunders 3rd Floor Art Gallery at RIT includes my "Winter Waterfall 2", "Pine Tree", "Nancy's Garden" and "View from the Bridge" pieces.

Joseph D. Tarantelli, Winter Waterfall 2, 2011, Oil and Glass Beads on Canvas, 20" x 50"






Joseph D. Tarantelli, Pine Tree, 2011, Oil on Canvas, 32" x 34"

Joseph D. Tarantelli, Nancy's Garden, 2011, Oil on Canvas, 16" x 20"












Joseph D. Tarantelli, View from the Bridge, 2011, Oil on Hardboard, 24" x 34 1/2"

Artist Research: Tom Thomson

Tom Thomson, The Jack Pine, 1916- 1917, Oil on Canvas

The Group of Seven was a group of 20th century Canadian artists who believed Canada should develop a unique approach to art. Their vision was to define Canada as different from anywhere else and their paintings helped Canada discover its identity. Tom Thomson (1877- 1917) was a Canadian painter who was not part of The Group but he was frequently inspired, drew inspiration from and painted with The Group.

The European style of painting was inappropriate for the Canadian landscape and like The Group, Thomson and his paintings were totally Canadian. Thomson's love for Canada was shown in his paintings. "The Jack Pine" (1916-1917) came to represent his country, signifying the atmosphere and colors of Canada. He combines a strong foreground with a painterly background and saw the Canadian landscape in a completely new way.

Thomson died in July 1917, before The Group had a name. After his death he continued to inspire and ground the members of The Group of Seven. Thomson's paintings are unique and always will be.

Joseph D. Tarantelli, Mendon Ponds 1, 2011, Oil on Canvas 36" x 40"

In my landscape "Mendon Ponds 1" I draw inspiration from Thomson's "The Jack Pine." My goal to paint the winter landscape has shown me how Canadian painters saw the winter landscape nearly 100 years ago. By using long, expressive brushstrokes I'm able to paint an unconditional truth in nature.

Art Kudos International Juried Art Competition & Exhibition

Art Kudos International Juried Art Competition & Exhibition

"Mendon Woods" was selected as a finalist in the Art Kudos International Juried Art Competition. This piece will be up in the online exhibition for a year.

Joseph D. Tarantelli, Mendon Woods, 2011, Oil on Canvas 20" x 50"

Gallery r's Inaugural Exhibition

"Mendon Ponds 1", "Mendon Ponds 2", "Oak Tree", "Oak Tree Pastel" and "Mendon Woods" are up in a private exhibition in Gallery r's Inaugural Exhibition at Bausch & Lomb World Headquarters.

Joseph D. Tarantelli, Mendon Ponds 1, 2011, Oil on Canvas 36" x 40"

















Joseph D. Tarantelli, Mendon Ponds 2, 2011, Oil on Canvas 36" x 40"















Joseph D. Tarantelli, Oak Tree Pastel, 2011, Charcoal and Pastel on Paper 30 1/4" x 41 1/4"












Joseph D. Tarantelli, Oak Tree, 2011, Oil on Canvas 30" x 40"












Joseph D. Tarantelli, Mendon Woods, 2011, Oil on Canvas 20" x 50"

Roc Roots

Joe Bean Coffee Roasters' Roc Roots exhibit, opening Friday, September 2nd, will include my "Field Pastel" and "Field" pieces.

Joseph D. Tarantelli, Field Pastel, 2011, Pastel on Paper 16" x 28"

Joseph D. Tarantelli, Field, 2011, Oil on Canvas 31 3/4" x 56"