Elliott's work encompasses Oils, Oil Pastels and Soft Pastels. The maturity of his style crosses effortlessly from one medium to the others. His latest paintings have become more powerful and vibrant as they capture the drama of nature.
His interest in art began at an early age and continues to be his main focus in life. An appreciation of the old masters made an impact on his own art and has guided him in his career and passion for painting. He credits his success to his art teachers who guided and instilled in him the joy of painting. He has exhibited in group and solo shows and gallery affiliations and has won many awards.
Mr. Ciampi was a Prizewinner in The Pastel 100 competition, sponsored by The Pastel Journal, 2002.
His works can be found in numerous corporate and private collections.
SCAPE, Channing Peak Gallery, February 2015
Corridan Gallery, "Fur Feathers and Fins", 2013
Museum of Natural History, Santa Barbara, Art Walk, CA 2009
Corridan Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA 2009
Corridan Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA 2008
Divine Inspirations Gallery, Carpinteria, CA 2007
Now Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA
Faulkner Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA
Studio One, Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara Art Walk, 2002
Corridan Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA 2009, 2013. 2014
Richards Byers Studio, Montecito, CA
Trackside Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA
Harris and Fredda Meisel Gallery of Art, Santa Barbara, CA 2003
Harris and Fredda Meisel Gallery of Art, Santa Barbara, CA 2006
The Pastel Journal Merit Award for Pastel Artists, 2002
Prizewinner Award photo and interview, March/April 2002 issue
Publications
International Artist, "Master Artists of The World" The Pastel Journal
Pastel Society of the West Coast
California Art Club
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA
Studies in Art with emphasis on Theory of Color, Design and Compositions
To Contact the Artist: Elliott@ElliottCiampi.com