Works of 2011

This post is dedicated to a few works I did last year.  Most

of these pieces are for my dedicated customers who requested

custom works for there homes or for their friends and family as

gifts and tokens of their love. I hope you enjoy them as well.

(some works look fuzzy due to low res cell photos)

This historical Rochester home is of Greco/Roman  style architecture.

Hand drawn home portraits are a captivating way of showcasing the

integral beauty of classic and modern architecture. Appropriate frames

and mats are included with these detailed home portraits.

This a photo of me putting the final details on a spiritually charged piece tentatively

titled “Angel Nouveau”, after its art nouveau appeal, in continuity with my celestial

inspired works of 2o11

“Bella“

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This beautiful pet portrait was drawn for a Christmas gift last year.

for info on pet portraits click on previous post titled “pet portraits”

This is a framed print of “The Ascension of Callisto”, a work inspired by a Greek myth

explaining the origins of the constellations Ursa Major and Ursa Minor

This piece was done as momento for their adopted dog

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Rochester area home

Boston Terrier

Inquire about purchasing originals and prints of these works or have your own

custom piece of portraiture made by contacting me at sunznmoonz@yahoo .com

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Stella Art Gallery

Stella Art Gallery and Studio, located at 350 West Commercial Street

in East Rochester, features monthly exhibits by local artists.  These

showings begin with a public reception on the first Friday of every month.

They also feature a fully equipped artist studio and offer classes and

workshops for all ages and skill levels that range from watercolors to

scrapbooking. Stella Art Gallery also carries a variety of Artisan craftwork

and fine art prints that make great gift ideas.

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Stella Art Gallery is elegant and inviting.  Katiuscia, the gallery owner, and

her staff are friendly and knowledgeable to all your art inquiries.  Katiuscia

also runs ‘Instant Sign Center’, a print shop conveniently located directly

next to the gallery, where artists can have quality prints made of their work.

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I have seen many impressive works of art and craftsmanship at Stella Art

gallery, works of all subject matters and media.  Whether you are an artist

or an appreciator of art, I think you will enjoy your experience. Learn more

details by visiting: www.stellaartgalleryandstudio.com

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Works in progress

These are the pieces I began, finished or currently working on in 2011. Some of the titles of these works are tentative.

You will probably detect that my inspiration for some of this artwork is derived from the ethereal nature of the goddesses and nature spirits.  Especially of the Greek and Roman persuasion.  All pieces are or will be available as prints, some originals are for sale also.  Inquire at: sunznmoonz@yahoo.com -Dennis Furioso

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“The Ascension of Kalliste”

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The progression of  “Aphrodites Fixation”

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Progression of “River in the sky”

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Later stage of “The Ascension of Callisto”

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Rochester Historic Mansion

I was commissioned to do this particular home for a realty group.

I included it in this post for its Greco Roman influences.

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Tentatively titled “Serephin”

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This post will be updated soon with more pieces that I began in 2011

Pet Portraits

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Do you have a cat or dog you are crazy about?  Well, then you may just

be interested in having a hand drawn portrait of your beloved animal

companion.  Interested? Simply provide a photo of your pet and I will

create a handsome, graphite drawing that you will cherish forever.

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Pet Portraits come complete with frame and mat. You can even E-mail

your photo if it is more convenient to: sunznmoonz@yahoo.com

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Pet Portraits start at $50.oo for an 8×10 image. Larger drawings,

or drawings with more than one subject may cost more.

These portraits are a perfect token for a devoted pet owner or

a unique gift for a pet owner, and truly showcases the beauty

of your pet.

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(Works by Dennis Furioso)

Helen Kane: The Original Boopadoop Girl

Helen Kane is a talented Vaudeville Actress/Singer from the late

1920′s and early 1930′s. She had a baby face, spit curls, and a

little girl voice with a thick Bronx accent. She recorded a host of

catchy tunes and sang and danced in her self-invented style.

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Her most popular songs include ‘I Wanna Be Loved By You’ and

‘Get out and Get Under The Moon’. Cindy Lauper was heavily influenced

by this ‘Flapper Girl’, naming her break through album after Helens

smash hit ‘He’s so unusual’ and even covering the song in the intro

of the title track.

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Max Fleischer Studios did a character based on Helen Kane named,

as I’m sure you know “Betty Boop”.  Helen was often imitated in look-

alike contests.  That is how Fleischer found Mae Questal, the voice of

Betty Boop and Olive Oil in Paramount Studios mega hit: Popeye the

Sailor man.

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She is amongst the most definitive personalities in the Vaudeville era,

and although many people mat not have the pleasure of seeing Miss

Kane, her spirit survives in todays culture in her cult  followings and

of course Betty Boop. Her downloads are free on the internet on the

following link:http://www.archive.org/details/HelenKaneCollection

More graphite portraits of Helen are on the way, originals and

prints are available also. Contact me at sunznmoonz@yahoo.com

subject: Helen Kane

(Hand drawn portaits of Helen Kane by Dennis Furioso)

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Kathys Sock Monsters

Featured  here are Kathleen Copenhagens sock creations.  These charismatic

stuffed creatures are as lovable as they are adorable. Kathy mixes

contemporary and traditional patterns to create a dramatic contrast,

and uses a range of colorful buttons for eyes. Here are some examples…

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I recieved my first Sock Monster on my 33rd birthday. It was touching

to receive a hand made gift, especially one so colorful and expressive.

The yellow and blue striped socks and plaid pattern buttons for eyes,

the icing on the cake was the tongue sticking out of its poofy lips.

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The next creature she made me was a wild horned , green eyed monster

made from novelty Halloween socks. So now the two of them accompany

each other on my fireplace mantle adding a new dimension of character

to my apartment.

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So if you seek something fun and whimsical to brighten

a room in your home or apartment, Kathy has a range

of little monsters to choose from. Call or E-mail me or

Kathy for details.

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inquiries at sunznmoonz@yahoo.com

Homes Illustrated

The artwork featured here are hand drawn portraits of homes in the Greater Rochester

Area.These works are rendered in graphite or colored pencil.  If you own a home, sell

Real Estate, or know someone who would like a drawing of their home,  just

contact me. For a modest cost, I offer a detailed home portrait, framed

and matted.  I also offer illustrations of buildings, churches, and commercial

properties.

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These custom drawings make a unique gift for many occasions.

Just send me a photo by mail or E-mail.