Michael J Maddalena

Michael J. Maddalena, date of birth June 24, 1968, is a born artist. Charcoal renderings of Star Wars characters and scenes were his initial creations in early childhood. During adolescence, Michael learned he was also a born and passionate drummer. He maintained his loyalty to his visual art while developing his drumming talent. Michael’s personal style began to emerge with his oil and acrylic creations on canvas and wood, through high school and college. Michael enrolled in New York City’s School of Visual Arts Illustration, Fine Art, and Studio Design curriculum. He subsequently obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from Stony Brook University, graduating with honors from their Fine Art and Studio Design program. Michael achieved his mission, to master the basics and advance his technical skills. After the completion of his academic studies, Michael’s artistic talents further evolved through his apprenticeship with renowned artist, Mihai Popa in Bridgehampton, NY. He resided and worked in the well-known round barrel house, ‘Novah’s Arc’ and adjoining studio, featured on HGTV’s Extreme Homes. Michael ’s artistry blossomed creating massive sculptures and paintings using wood, concrete, and steel for this artistic structure and land...

Education:

Stony Brook University State University of New York (SUNY)
Stony Brook, New York 1994
Master’s Course of Study Major: Anatomical and Biological Illustration

Stony Brook University-State University of New York
Stony Brook, New York 1993
Bachelor of Arts
Major: Fine Art & Studio Design
Academic Honors: Dean’s List, GPA 4.0

School of Visual Arts
New York, New York 1990
Course of Study: Illustration, Book Covers, Technical and
Children’s Book Illustration

Associates Degree Suffolk Community College
Seldan, New York 1988
Major: Fine Art and Design
Academic Honors: Dean’s List

Certification:

Certified Medical Illustrator -Association of Medical Illustrators 2009 - present