About the Artist
N John Manciagli is a 1974 graduate of Paier School of Art.
I have had the honor of studying under esteemed artists such as Kenneth S. Davies, Paul Lipp, John Massimino, Rudolph Zallinger, Deane Keller, and Joe Funaro. My passion for art began at a young age, where I discovered a deep love for drawing and painting. For me, painting is both a relaxing escape and a journey into the worlds I create on canvas.
While attending art school, I met my wife, Wendy. Together, we collaborated on set designs for her father's theater, a partnership that greatly influenced my artistic growth. In 1976, Wendy and I co-created a mural commemorating the U.S. Bicentennial. The mural garnered significant recognition, catching the attention of President Gerald Ford during his visit to Connecticut. He admired our work and requested its placement in the National Archives as a testament to American patriotism.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, I reconnected with painting, focusing on acrylic and oil as my preferred mediums. My subject matter primarily includes landscapes and seascapes, rendered in a style that blends impressionism with classical realism. My goal is to evoke emotion and transport viewers into the scenes I create through thoughtful use of color, texture, and detail in each brush or palette stroke.
I divide my time between summers in Connecticut, where I enjoy visiting my grandchildren, and winters in Florida, continually pursuing my artistic passions.
