AGillustration

Bio
Andrea Gianchiglia graduated from the Hartford Art School receiving her BFA in illustration with a minor in art history. Working as a full time artist with private commissions and freelance illustration, Andrea also teaches at various art centers such as the Visual Art Center of NJ, Somerset Art Association, Hunterdon Museum of Art, and conducts private lessons out of her studio in Bedminster. She teaches all ages and all levels. Some of her adult classes featured include oil painting, drawing, color theory, mixed media techniques, and of course her favorite, animal portraiture. A list of her classes for each season can be found on her website.
Andrea has had both individual and group shows throughout New Jersey and the tri state area, along with various juried shows where she has won several awards for her specialty, animal portraiture. She also has exhibited in national Juried shows, one of which being the ‘Annual National Juried Exhibition of N.J.E.A.A “Art of the Horse.”’ Andrea is also an associate member of the Society of Animal Artists. She is available for both personal and commercial commissions. If you are interested in commissioning a portrait of your own special animal in your life, pricing and other information are located on her website. Visit her website at www.AGillustration.com
Also feel free to check out Andrea’s blog with up to date info, Mini lessons, and recent works Andrea has created.
Andreas Blog- gianchiglia.wordpress.com

Artist Statement
While growing up I was surrounded by dogs, cats and other small companions who inspired my love for animals. They never judged me and always gave me their unconditional love. I remember especially our dog Kane, a rottweiler, whose love for our family was the inspiration that lead me to specialize in animal portraiture. It is my way of paying him back for all the joy he brought to my life.
It’s a real pleasure to receive a call from another animal owner who wants to honor a living pet, or commemorate a beloved companion with a portrait that captures the essence of their personality.
My representational realistic style allows me to create a true reflection of their pet’s personality. Working with mostly pencil, charcoal, and oil paints, I strive to reproduce each play of light on the animal’s face, in it’s eyes, or on its coat until I have achieved a true likeness. My goal is to reflect the animal’s personality in a composition that gives it the respect and honor it deserves.

My site- www.agillustration.com
My blog- gianchiglia.wordpress.com
My store- www.cafepress.com/agillustration

Current Residence: Bedminster, NJ
Favourite genre of music: classic rock
Favourite style of art: Realism
Operating System: OS x Leopard
MP3 player of choice: ipod
Personal Quote: "The journey itself is the destination"