About Andrea
Andrea Gianchiglia, local artist of Califon, NJ, graduated from the Hartford Art School receiving her BFA in illustration with a minor in art history. Andrea works as a full time artist with private commissions, as well as an art instructor. She enjoys spending time with her husband and with her three young boys.
A bit more about what I do...
Being an instructor
Andrea Gianchiglia teaches adults and teens through institutions including the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, The Center for Contemporary Art, and A Maker’s Circle, as well as through private lessons and workshops offered both in person and virtually.
She is the founder of Create & Inspire, an online learning platform supporting artists worldwide through workshops, self-paced courses, memberships, and mentorship programs such as Creative Compass, her portfolio-focused program for developing artists. Andrea works with students across the U.S. and internationally, and also leads art workshops abroad, including immersive painting excursions throughout Italy, with additional international destinations planned.
Andrea is a Craftsy instructor and filmed her online class The Art of Painting Horses in Denver, Colorado. She is continually inspired by teaching artists of all ages and stages.
She is a member of the Society of Animal Artists, the Pastel Society of America, and the Pastel Society of New Jersey.
My Vision
Every animal portrait I create is rooted in love, compassion, and respect for the bond we share with our animals. Working in a realistic style, I focus on capturing the details that make each pet unmistakably them—from the texture of their fur to the expression in their eyes that reflects their spirit looking back at you.
Painting animals—especially beloved pets—is more than creating a beautiful image; it’s about honoring a family member. While I’m known for my pet portraits, I also have a deep love for painting cows, which appear throughout my private collections as symbols of calm, grounding, and connection.
Whether I meet an animal in person or learn about them through stories and photographs, that connection guides every portrait. Because I take on a limited number of commissions at a time to give each piece the attention it deserves, pet portrait availability is limited. A portrait is more than artwork—it’s a lasting way to keep a beloved companion close.
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