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Ridgewood NJ, renowned Ridgewood-born artist Eric Santoli is set to make a national television appearance this April on J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom (Season 7, Episode 702), airing on public television and Create TV. Fans can also watch an exclusive online feature here: Behind the Bloom – Eric Santoli.
Bringing Art to Public Television
In addition to his TV appearance, Santoli is currently working with American Public Television to develop an exciting new instructional painting and travel series, Eric En Plein Air™. This show will combine art education with the beauty of outdoor painting, giving audiences an inside look at his creative process and artistic inspirations.
A Journey in Art & Education
Santoli is a painter, teacher, and art advocate with an impressive academic background:
🎨 BFA from the University of Pennsylvania (2014)
🎨 Certificate from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (2013)
🎨 MA in Studio Art from the Florence Academy of Art (2024)
His dedication to the arts has earned him prestigious honors, including the Versailles Foundation’s Munn Fellowship Artist Residency Award. Through this fellowship, he had the extraordinary opportunity to live and paint as an Artist-in-Residence at Claude Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny, France, from May to August 2023.
Gallery Representation & Partnerships
Santoli is proudly represented by Martin House Gallery and Cimarron Song Gallery. Additionally, he is a brand ambassador for Natural Pigments and an affiliate artist with Rosemary & Co Artists’ Brushes, further cementing his role as an influential figure in the contemporary art world.
Passions Beyond the Canvas
When he’s not painting, Santoli enjoys being outdoors, gardening, reading, writing, traveling, skateboarding, and riding his Triumph Bonneville T100. His love for nature and adventure deeply influences his artistic work, bringing a unique vibrancy to his plein air paintings.
Stay Tuned for More
With his upcoming TV appearance and new instructional painting series in development, Santoli continues to make waves in the art world. Follow his journey and stay updated on his latest projects!
📺 Don’t miss him on J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom this April!
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