Russ Cannizzaro

Russ Cannizzaro is a classically-trained Artist who began his formal training at 14 years old at Don Bosco Technical Institute under the guidance of Oscar Andrejasic. Russ would go on to earn his Associate Arts Degree, his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Art Education from Ottawa University (Graduated ... moreRuss Cannizzaro is a classically-trained Artist who began his formal training at 14 years old at Don Bosco Technical Institute under the guidance of Oscar Andrejasic. Russ would go on to earn his Associate Arts Degree, his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Art Education from Ottawa University (Graduated with Distinction), and his Masters of Education Degree from Arizona State University (Magna Cum Laude).

Russ also served as Department Chair and Art Educator for 26 years creating courses in AP Art History, Art and Design, Painting and Drawing, Graphic Design, and Web Design. Russ retired from teaching to meet the demands of his professional art career in 2017. Today Russ’ work is represented by some of the top galleries in the United States as well as several corporate and private collections. In 2014, Russ was also selected by Arizona Governor Jan Brewer to create the Christmas Ornaments for our National Christmas Tree in Washington D.C.

Russ is also a commercial artist creating art for product licensing. Russ’ work can be found on Greeting Cards, Holiday Flags, Jigsaw Puzzles, and Needle Point Patterns. He currently has 86 products under licensing contracts with clients such as Walmart and Target.

Russ’ work as a Landscape Artist and Christian Artist has always been influenced by his travels and he and his Wife Laurie have completed 123 trips in the last 15 years visiting 37 countries. It is his travels to the Churches and Holy Sites of our World that inspired Russ to begin creating Christian inspired art to celebrate his faith and spirituality.


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