Today we’d like to introduce you to Angela Finelli.
Angela, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I have been a self taught artist my entire life. I deeply believe in using art as a catalyst of healing throughout hardships endured in life. Enduring my share of hardships from an early age, I nearly lost my mother to a TBI as well as two strokes at the age of five. Unsure as to how I could help her I began creating works of art as inspiration for her and I during such a dark time.
Having been born in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, with the beauty of the east coast at my fingertips, I quickly began experimenting across all artistic mediums.
My senior year of highschool I endured the unexpected and tragic passing of my father. My mother having been cared for by him my entire life, quickly fell dependent upon me, a duty I gladly accepted. This led me 900 miles upon Spring Hill, Tennessee, where I quickly picked up paint instructing through a popular paint & sip company. After teaching many classes, gathering experience, and further developing my skills in Nashville, I packed my bags and headed back to the East Coast to further establish my artistic abilities closer to my routes.
Since being home, I have exceeded my own expectations in the way of my artistic abilities. Recently having the wonderful opportunity to place 5th in the Quarter-finals of Johnny Depps’ People’s Artist Award. I work to further develop my skills and brand “Angs Artistry” everyday all the while caring for my family the same as I always have. I am incredibly grateful for any level of recognition, as an artist all I can truly dream of is to inspire in this lifetime.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
The road is never smooth for our chosen path in life, however, I choose to look past the road bumps endured and keep my eye on the prize. The prize being each and every smile brought to another via my art work.
There were many times in my life where I put the pencil or paint brush down sworn to never pick it up again, feeling as though no one would ever truly care to view the pieces I pour my very soul into. Feeling as though I would never have the opportunity to spend my life doing what I feel I was made to do. Alas the squeaky wheel will always get the grease and I am grateful for every bit of hardship along the way as it’s shaped me into the Artist I am today.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I work across all mediums as an artist. Starting in graphite/charcoals, slowly progressing through acrylic, and finally landing myself firmly upon oils. I am known for my heavily detailed surrealism oil paintings as well as my intricate graphite portrait work. I find deep passion in still life painting as well as expressive portraiture. All of my work is created purely from thought and vision as I use little to no references during creation. I enjoy conveying deeper meaning in my work, allowing the viewer to sit and ponder my true intentions of the piece.
Are there any books, apps, podcasts or blogs that help you do your best?
I draw lots of inspiration from Author Shel Silverstein. I love classic literature as well as poetry. I enjoy reading older works.
Pricing:
- I offer custom artwork priced per square inch of canvas. Available across all mediums and any canvas size
Contact Info:
- Website: https://lnk.bio/angs.artistry
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angs.artistry?igsh=MTdiMXR1M2tvdjEwcQ==
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DCFPJU7Sg/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@angsartistry?si=MpUkmySz-IZRygNJ
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP98xKfavHcXh-lxZJ2/
