CV/Bio
Jim Gabianelli
Education
2009 MFA Illustration, Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT
2001 BA Studio Art, Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT
2004 Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT (Art Education)
Professional Experience
2015-Present Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT
2010-14 Art Instructor, Mansfield Community Center, Mansfield, CT
2011 Fine Art Instructor, Michael's Art & Craft, Manchester, CT
2010 Art Instructor, A.C. Moore, Manchester, CT
2008–09 Internship, Bob Crawford, Illustrator, Danbury, CT
2008 Teaching Assistant, Illustration I
Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT
Exhibitions
2014 Marquee Gallery, New London, CT | Group Exhibition
2014 Monson Arts Council Gallery, Monson, MA | The 21ST Dimension
2013 Three Graces Vintage, Stafford Springs, CT | Retro En Moto II
2013 Tse Tse Gallery, Providence, RI | Motorcycle Art
2013 Monson Arts Council Gallery, Monson, MA | Vision as Voice & The Artist Speaks
2013 MAC650 Gallery, Middletown, CT | Art of Speed III
2012 Mansfield Community Center, Mansfield, CT | Fall Art Exhibition
2012 Three Graces Vintage, Stafford Springs, CT | Retro En Moto
2012 MAC650 Gallery, Middletown, CT | Art of Speed II
2012 Main Street Cycle, Portland, CT | Solo Exhibition
2009 The Gallery at Black Rock, Bridgeport, CT | Artful Gift Trail,
2009 Blue Mountain Gallery, New York City | Senior Thesis Exhibition
2009 Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT | Thesis Exhibition
2008 Cartus Corporation Gallery, Danbury, CT | Solo Exhibition
2007 Windham Arts, Willimantic, CT | Annual Emerging Artist Exhibition
2004 Eastern CT. State University, Willimantic, CT | Hurricane Katrina Art Auction,
2003 Windham Arts, Willimantic, CT | Alumni Exhibition
2002 Community Renewal Team, Inc. Hartford, CT | National Arts Exhibition,
Commissions
2021 Private Commission, Life Is Good, 9” x 12”, acrylic on board, Tolland, CT
2021 Private Commission, For the Love of Music, 16” x 20”, acrylic on board, Coventry, CT
2021 Private Commission, Rosie, 12” x 16”, acrylic on board, Southport, CT
2021 Private Commission, Peace & Laughter, 6” x 6”, acrylic on board, Southbury, CT
2021 Private Commission, Rosie, 12” x 16”, acrylic on board, Southport, CT
2020 Private Commission, A True Gentlemen’s Car, 16” x 20”, acrylic on board, Mount Vernon, NY
2020 Private Commission, Bonded In Steel, 12” x 20”, acrylic on board, Fisher Island, NY
2019 Private Commission, The Judge, 12” x 15”, acrylic on board, Harmony, RI
2019 Private Commission, All In The Family, 24” x 36”, acrylic on board, East Hampton, CT
2019 Private Commission, Work In Progress, 12" x 16", acrylic on board, Coventry, CT
2019 Private Commission, Morgan Three Wheeler, 11" x 14", acrylic on board, Santa Rosa Beach, FL
2019 Private Commission, 1929 Indian Scout, 16" x 20", mixed media on board, Windham, CT
2018 Private Commission, 1957 Fairlane, 12" x 28", acrylic on board, Norwich, CT
2018 Private Commission, Takin' Off, 11" x 14", acrylic on board, North Grosvenor Dale, CT
2018 Private Commission, This Road Is Paved With Connecticut Valley Tobacco, 24” x 48”, acrylic on canvas, Portland, CT
2018 Private Commission, 1957 Ranchero, 12” x 12”, acrylic on board, Norwich, CT
2018 Private Commission, Mr. & Mrs. Kristoff, 18” x 24”, acrylic on canvas, Coventry, CT
2017 Private Commission, Megatron, 15” x 15”, acrylic on board, Cromwell, CT
2017 Private Commission, Zoe’s Life, 12” x 16”, acrylic on board, Norwich, CT
2016 Private Commission, Taking Care of Business, 12” x 16”, acrylic on board, Coventry, CT
2016 Private Commission, Gates Estates, 12” x 16”, acrylic on board, Columbia, CT
2016 Private Commission, Jamie’s Ride, 16” x 20”, acrylic on board, Stafford Springs, CT
2016 Private Commission, Tarpon Fishing, 12” x 16”, acrylic on board, Medford, NJ
2016 Private Commission, 1978 HD SS175 AMF Aermacchi-, 18” x 24”, acrylic on board, Leesburg, FL
2015 Private Commission, Grandpa’s Joy, 12” x 16”, acrylic on board, Lebanon, CT
2015 Private Commission, 1924 Harley Davidson JD, 24” x 30”, acrylic on canvas, Vernon, CT
2015 Private Commission, 1930 Harley Davidson VL, 16” x 20”, acrylic on board, Somerville, MA
2014 Private Commission, Day Trip, 16” x 20”, acrylic on board, Andover, MA
2014 Private Commission, 1966 Ford Fairlane, 16” x 20”, acrylic on board, Monroe, CT
2014 Private Commission, Old vs. New Mustang, 12” x 16”, acrylic on board, Danbury, CT
2013 Private Commission, My First Love, 12” x 16”, mixed media on paper, Middletown, CT
2013 Private Commission, 2003 HD Sportster, 16” x 20”, acrylic on paper, Manchester, CT
2012 Private Commission, John Deere Heavy Equipment Models, 36” x 48”, acrylic on board, Williston, North Dakota
2012 Private Commission, True to the Roots, 10” x 14”, mixed media on paper, Vernon, CT
2012 Private Commission, My Second Wife, 18” x 24”, acrylic on board, Terryville, CT
2011 Private Commission, 1954 Pabst Rod, 13” x 17”, acrylic on board, Coventry, CT
2011 Private Commission, Ape Hanger Ways, 30” x 40”, acrylic on board, Daytona, FL
Commissioned Illustrations
2019 Mike’s Garage Recording Studio, Mike’s Garage Recording Studio Business Logo, 16” x 20”, acrylic on board, Monroe, CT
2019 Capitol Jeep Dodge, Jeep FC170, 16” X 20”, acrylic on board, Capitol Jeep Dodge, Willimantic, CT
2016 DCGC Realty, Before and After Apartment Renderings, 8” x 10” Gates GMC Nissan, North Windham, CT
2015 Gates Automotive Group, John, 16” X 20”, acrylic on board, Gates GMC Nissan, North Windham, CT
2015 Gates Automotive Group, Bellavance II, 16" X 20", acrylic on board, Gates GMC Nissan, North Windham, CT
2014 Gates Automotive Group, Gates Trucks Tee Design, 8” x 10”, pen & ink, Gates GMC Nissan, North Windham, CT
2013 Gates Automotive Group, Bellavance, 16” X 20”, acrylic on board, Gates GMC Nissan, North Windham, CT
Awards & Honors
2009 The Foundation Purchase Award at Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT
2006 Juror Annual Emerging Artist Exhibition at Windham Arts, Willimantic, CT
2001 Andy Jones Studio Art Award: Student Research & Exhibition Conference, Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT