Neal David Reilly

After many years working as an Electronics Technician in the defense industry, I retired in 2014. I'm a very active free spirited single guy (never married) who attends to a wide range of physical activities and personal interests: working out at the gym, bike hiking, bodyboarding (a form of surfing), reading history books, playing the guitar and much more. While attending a non-denominational church called The Bridge in Lindenhurst New York around 2010, I received a very unusual invocation to begin applying myself to visual art. The Bridge Church is no longer around, and I am no longer affiliated with any form of organized religion. Nevertheless I continue to live a life enriched by the unconditional and extravagant love of the living God. I would categorize myself as a non-religious Christ follower- spiritual but not religious. My artwork often exhibits gratitude to the Great Creator and appreciation for all He created. I also show respect and reverence to the much persecuted and gravely misunderstood Native Americans. I would classify my artwork as "mixed media" making use of colored pencils, acrylic paints, magic markers and enamels, with the generous use of collages whenever a lot of detail must be applied to a small space. M...

My education includes a BA in Fine Art from SUNY Stony Brook, New York, completion of a two year equivalence in electronic flow theory from AnCo Training Institute, Limerick Ireland, New York State Fitness Consultant certification from American Aerobics and Fitness Association, and lastly Scuba Diver Certification from PADI (Professional Association of Divers International).

A member of BACCA, The Babylon Citizens Counsel of the Arts. I usually attend one exhibit a year, usually in the month of June.