JAMES CHIELLO

[ Biography ]

Artist of Emotion

“In leaving behind form, we are left with essence. In the absence of form lives the purity of emotion. Emotion is what we are.”
~ Chiello

The Inspiration:
Chiello finds inspiration in feeling. He brings to us in his artwork the peace and beauty he has felt while in nature…On the ocean or in the forest…While watching the sun rise over the plains of Africa or The Ganges River in India. Chiello finds inspiration in humanity and relationships. After traveling the world, Chiello realized that underneath all of our “human stories” we are all the same. We all “feel” the same. Chiello reflects this to us in his artwork. It is his mission to reflect to us who we are at a deeper level and promote feelings of happiness, peace, compassion and joy…

The Life:
Born and raised in Upstate New York, Chiello has been an artist since childhood. At an early age he was painting, writing songs on piano and acting with local theatre groups. After graduating from Emerson College in Boston with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, Chiello set out on a global journey to circumnavigate the world by ship…And he did!

In 2000 Chiello moved to Los Angeles where he began a professional acting career. He had rolls in feature and art films as well as television. Chiello also played piano/keyboards with several bands around Hollywood and had a solo project produced by British producer Dennis McKay.

Chiello sold his first painting at the age of 8 to his Aunt and Uncle for $50. This was the beginning of a great art career. Since, Chiello has sold original works of art as well as limited edition giclee prints to buyers around the world.

Chiello has a great compassion for humanity and works closely with various groups to improve life conditions for people all over the globe. A percentage of proceeds from the sale of Chiello’s art goes to various charitable organizations that he is involved with including the Oregon Tiger Sanctuary.