Showcasing Artist Tony Meli

 Biography:

Tony was born in New York where he enjoyed art even as a child.  He took art classes in high school and continues to take classes when he can but is basically self taught.  He set aside his art when he married but art has always found a way to come back into his life.  Since 2007 artwork has been his primary focus.

He has Several artists which he says inspire him the most: Robert Bateman, Frank Frazetta, and Andrew Wyeth and for the Chiaroscuro style: Caravaggio and Rembrandt.  Each one brings something to the canvas which makes their work stand out.  Something Tony works toward.  His favorite type of art is wildlife and landscapes because it takes him outdoors.  Tony also does portraits where he uses the Chiaroscuro style of painting.  His other art work includes murals and works in wood.

Education:​

Suffolk County Community College - Selden, New York

Classes in Fine Arts and Mechanical Drafting (Late 70's - Early 80's)

Scottsdale Art School - Scottsdale, Arizona

Class in Wildlife Painting by Phil Beck, 2009

Self taught

Exhibitions:

• ​K'e Gallery "Mythical Beasts Show" Currently on display May 2017
  
• ​​​​NEDCO Mesa Arts Entrepreneur Class Alumni Show.  July 10th 2015
  
• Arizona Art Alliance Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ
  • 8"x10" Artwork for Outreach thru Arizona Art Alliance 2012
    
  • Christmas/Holiday Art Exhibit 2011
  • Arizona Art Alliance Gallery/GVAL Art Exhibit 2011
• Bloom Studio Art Exhibit March 2012
  
• Chandler Art Walk, Chandler, AZ
  
  • ​Chandler Art Walk (Monthly Walks)
    
  • Jazz Festival (two seasons)
    
  • Chandler Center for the Arts
• Veterans Oasis Park, Environmental Education Center, Chandler, AZ
  
• Community Corner Artist (1st Artist 4 month exhibit) 2011-2012
• Gilbert Visual Art League, Gilbert, AZ
  
  • ​Gilbert Centennial Art Show 2011
    
  • Gilbert Downtown Art Show 2010
    
• Queen Creek Art Festival, Queen Creek, AZ
  
  • ​The Gathering
• Port Jeff Station Art Walk (Long Island, NY) prior to 1992
  
  • ​Riverhead Art Walk (Long Island, NY) prior to 1992
    
  • The Hamptons' Art Walk (Long Island, NY) prior to 1992
    
  • St James Art Walk (Long Island, NY) prior to 1992
    
• Professional Affiliations
  
  • ​Environmental Education Center, Chandler, AZ
    
    • ​Taught drawing and painting classes
  • Gilbert Visual Art League
    
  • Arizona Art Alliance Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ (Juried Artist)
    

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Bibliography:

East Valley Tribune, "Healing Through Visions of Nature" August 17th, 2014