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Showcasing Art by Nick Grassia

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Portfolio

Showcasing Art by Nick Grassia

See a collection of my work!

Portfolio

My Background

Artist Statement

My Background

I retired in 2016, after a career of 40 years in the maritime transportation industry. The first 14 years were spent actively sailing on various tugs, including seagoing units, transporting primarily petroleum products on the coasts of the U.S. I worked my way from deckhand to captain. You will see the maritime influence in much of my wo

Even as a youngster I had an interest in art. Early on I got a a set of pastels for Christmas and my journey began. I am largely self-taught. Unfortunately art took a back seat to work and family life. A few years before retirement, my artistic endeavor was rekindled upon enrolling in a weekly art class.

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My Medium

Artist Statement

My Background

I work in various media. More recently acrylic is my predominant choice. However I have an created a large body of work in pastel, and have done some in graphite, colored pencil, and charcoal. I enjoy experimenting and exploring different media and techniques

Artist Statement

Always having an interest and desire to draw and paint, it wasn’t until retirement that I would begin in earnest my artistic journey. Working primarily in pastel and acrylic, much of my work is is heavily influenced from my career nautical experience. The myriad of sea and sky conditions and the interplay of the lines and shapes of vessels are fascinating. Even abandoned ships or boats, in various states of decay, have stories to tell. Not limiting my work to maritime subjects, I am inspired by some of my other life experiences. I enjoy experimenting in other media and styles, and look forward to the twists and turns my artistic sojourn may take.

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Awards

1st place Professional Acrylics , G;oucester County NJ 2023 "Sandy Hook Lighthouse".

Pastel "Rocky Coast", Gallery 50 2023 Petite Moments Honorable Mention

Washington Township - Gallery in the Park 2022 Juried Exhibit - 3 entries chosen. "9th Street Memories" was centerpiece award.

Awaiting Orders - "2022 Petite Moments" - Honorable Mention at Gallery 50

2022 First Place in Professional Acrylic Category of Gloucester County Senior Art Show

Maligne Lake Kayak Color - 16"x20" Acrylic

"Maine Tugboats" 16"x20" Acrylic - 1st Prize, 2021 Gloucester County NJ Senior Art Show, Category Professional Acrylic.

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SOLO EXHIBITS

APRIL 2024 - Jessie Creek Winery - "The Nick Grassia Abstracts"
APRIL 2023 - Gallery 50, Inc. - "Reflections on the Water".
FEBRUARY 2023 - Jessie Creek Winery - Maritime Works, featuring Classic Tugboats
DEC 2022 - JAN 2023 - Medford Leas - Acrylics and Pastels by Nick Grassia.
SEPTEMBER 2022 - Ocean City Arts Center (NJ) - Acrylics and Pastels by Nick Grassia.
FEBRUARY 2022 - Jessie Creek Winery - Maritime Moods, a Nautical Perspective

Showcasing Art by Nick Grassia

Showcasing Art by Nick Grassia

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Welcome

My Background

Artist Statement

My Background

My Medium

Artist Statement

My Background

Artist Statement

Artist Statement

Artist Statement

Awards

Welcome to Art by Nick Grassia's Art Gallery

SOLO EXHIBITS

A Mariner's Photo Gallery

Events

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Art by Nick Grassia

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