Allen Capriotti Artworks
Allen Michael Capriotti
341 Lotz Avenue
Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA 16602
Cell Phone:814-935-1786
341 Lotz Avenue
Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA 16602
Cell Phone:814-935-1786
Received a Associates Degree in Fine Arts at
Mount Aloysius, 7373 Admiral Peary Highway, Cresson Township, Pennsylvania
(814-886-4161)
Studied:
Drawing: (Figurative - Landscape - Still life - Architectural) pencil - chalk - conte
crayon - charcoal - pen & ink - watercolor - Silver point - Mixed Media
Sculpture: Wood - ceramic - welded - plaster - Making and using molds - Bronze
casting, lost wax method - Welded steel.
casting, lost wax method - Welded steel.
Color Theory: Physical, Phycological, Color Systems (Munsell System - Pantone
System for printing )
System for printing )
Painting: Oil - Water Color
Print Making: Wood block - Engraving, (Plastic Plate, Copper plate) - Engraving
techniques
Ceramics: Pinch pot - Coil pot - Slab pot - Thrown on Wheel - Mold and mold making
Fabrics: weaving (loom - Hand made loom) Pattern weave, Tapestry, Making a dying of
yarn)
Macrame - Tie & die - Tie & bleach - Batik
techniques
Ceramics: Pinch pot - Coil pot - Slab pot - Thrown on Wheel - Mold and mold making
Fabrics: weaving (loom - Hand made loom) Pattern weave, Tapestry, Making a dying of
yarn)
Macrame - Tie & die - Tie & bleach - Batik
Furniture Design: Design and make furniture
Architectural Design: Study and design a structure
Art History: Ancient to Contemporary
Received a Bachelor Degree in Graphic Arts at
Tyler School of Arts, Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Studied:
Graphic Design
Illustration
Typography
Printing and pre press development
History: Design, Impressionism, Geek art, Religious Art and Ichnology
Photography: View Camera - Single reflex camera - Box camera - Developing and
processing of Black & White - Color film and prints
Tyler School of Arts, Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Studied:
Graphic Design
Illustration
Typography
Printing and pre press development
History: Design, Impressionism, Geek art, Religious Art and Ichnology
Photography: View Camera - Single reflex camera - Box camera - Developing and
processing of Black & White - Color film and prints
WORK Experience
Repro Graphics, Inc. (1983 to 2003)
4001 Sixth Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814-942-3161)
Owner, Operator: Have completed all aspects, needed to take the original ideas
to finished printed copy.
Before Computers - Original concept and design and illustrations and creation of
typefaces All pre press work (Paste up of flats - Camera work - preparation of the
negative - Burning the Plates - Running the presses - Cutting - Folding Collating -
Packing & shipping - Graphic Designer
Repro Graphics, Inc. (1983 to 2003)
4001 Sixth Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814-942-3161)
Owner, Operator: Have completed all aspects, needed to take the original ideas
to finished printed copy.
Before Computers - Original concept and design and illustrations and creation of
typefaces All pre press work (Paste up of flats - Camera work - preparation of the
negative - Burning the Plates - Running the presses - Cutting - Folding Collating -
Packing & shipping - Graphic Designer
After Computers:
Designed and illustration ideas on the computer:
Programs: Mac and PC
Designed and illustration ideas on the computer:
Programs: Mac and PC
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photo Shop, Adobe Dimensions, Strata Vision 3D, Quark
XPress, Digital Photography, Microsoft Power Point:
Generated Color Separations, Pre Press work, Printing and Final Assembly
XPress, Digital Photography, Microsoft Power Point:
Generated Color Separations, Pre Press work, Printing and Final Assembly
Designs:
Logos, Corporate Identities, Corporate Presentations, Trade Show Displays,
Photography (Film & Digital) Three dimensional displays, Three Dimensional
Computer displays (Architecture, Electronics Prototypes, Machines, and Patented
Objects and designs
Logos, Corporate Identities, Corporate Presentations, Trade Show Displays,
Photography (Film & Digital) Three dimensional displays, Three Dimensional
Computer displays (Architecture, Electronics Prototypes, Machines, and Patented
Objects and designs
Albert Michaels Conservation: 1986 to 2003
230 4th Avenue
Altoona, Pa 16602
(814- 942-9301 or (814-943-7508) & Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (717-441-0143)
Studied conservation: studied 10 years under John Rita, Professional Associate (AIC)
then taking over his position as senior conservator for Albert Michaels Conservation,
Inc. after he retired
Painting conservator: Observation & Documentation, restoration, archiving.
230 4th Avenue
Altoona, Pa 16602
(814- 942-9301 or (814-943-7508) & Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (717-441-0143)
Studied conservation: studied 10 years under John Rita, Professional Associate (AIC)
then taking over his position as senior conservator for Albert Michaels Conservation,
Inc. after he retired
Painting conservator: Observation & Documentation, restoration, archiving.
Over see operations and treatments of employees and other invited conservators
Paintings (Including 100 portraits of the Pennsylvania Supreme court Justices and
Paintings (Including 100 portraits of the Pennsylvania Supreme court Justices and
50 Pennsylvania Governor Portraits from William Penn and Benjamin Franklin to Milton
Shapp including a portrait by Rembrandt Peal
Private works includes paintings by Russell Smith and Joshua Renolds.
Creation of new paintings: 4 circular paintings of the Four Evangelist for the Cathedral
of The Blessed Sacrament
Shapp including a portrait by Rembrandt Peal
Private works includes paintings by Russell Smith and Joshua Renolds.
Creation of new paintings: 4 circular paintings of the Four Evangelist for the Cathedral
of The Blessed Sacrament
Architectural: Faux Finishing techniques; wood graining, marbling, recreation of
existing finishes, restorations, designing and executing new finishes
existing finishes, restorations, designing and executing new finishes
Mural restoration: Creating new murals (Traditional & Contemporary) from concept
to finish in different techniques and media - Trompe l’ oeil (restoration and new
creations)
Murals Restoration: Pennsylvania State Capital (Harrisburg, PA), Second Avenue
Methodist Church (Altoona, PA), Pittsburgh Supreme Court, including William pen and
to finish in different techniques and media - Trompe l’ oeil (restoration and new
creations)
Murals Restoration: Pennsylvania State Capital (Harrisburg, PA), Second Avenue
Methodist Church (Altoona, PA), Pittsburgh Supreme Court, including William pen and
William Pitt St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (Shafferstown, PA) Kutztown University
(Kutztown PA) restoration of Three murals in dome, Hershey Trust (Hershey,s old
billiard room) Themes from Ivanhoe circling entire room, Supreme Court Murals (City Hall
(Kutztown PA) restoration of Three murals in dome, Hershey Trust (Hershey,s old
billiard room) Themes from Ivanhoe circling entire room, Supreme Court Murals (City Hall
room 450 Philadelphia PA theme Greek Figures
New Mural creations, designed and completed:
Exterior of Saleme Insurance Building (Altoona, PA) - Acrylic on cement
100 Feet wide X 50 Feet high
Bishop Guilfoil High school (Altoona, PA) - Oil on Canvas
10 feet high X 14 feet wide
Saint Thomas Catholic Church (Bedford, PA) Oil on canvas
9 feet wide X 12 wide
Bethany Lutheran Church (Altoona, PA) Oil on canvas
30 feet high X 25 feet wide
Saint John’s The Evangelist Catholic Church (Lakemont, Altoona, PA) oil on
canvas 8 feet high X 14 feet wide
Oak Springs Winery (Altoona, PA) 10 feet high X 20 feet wide
Private Residence (Bedroom) 10 feet high 18 feet wide
Private Residence (Bathroom, Trompe l’ oeil) all wall
KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY (Kutztown PA) Student Union Blgd. Creation of new mural to
Exterior of Saleme Insurance Building (Altoona, PA) - Acrylic on cement
100 Feet wide X 50 Feet high
Bishop Guilfoil High school (Altoona, PA) - Oil on Canvas
10 feet high X 14 feet wide
Saint Thomas Catholic Church (Bedford, PA) Oil on canvas
9 feet wide X 12 wide
Bethany Lutheran Church (Altoona, PA) Oil on canvas
30 feet high X 25 feet wide
Saint John’s The Evangelist Catholic Church (Lakemont, Altoona, PA) oil on
canvas 8 feet high X 14 feet wide
Oak Springs Winery (Altoona, PA) 10 feet high X 20 feet wide
Private Residence (Bedroom) 10 feet high 18 feet wide
Private Residence (Bathroom, Trompe l’ oeil) all wall
KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY (Kutztown PA) Student Union Blgd. Creation of new mural to
match 3 remaining original Murals.
Evergreen Painting Studios 2003 to 2005
450 West 31 Street, 7th Floor
New York, NY
212-244-2800
450 West 31 Street, 7th Floor
New York, NY
212-244-2800
Conservator: Preliminary studies and restoration of 9 vaulted ceilings including 36
portraits (Albany NY)
Restoration of a mural in the entrance of the Cascade Theater
(Sacramento, California)
Preliminary studies for the Mormon Tabernacle (Salt Lake City Utah)
Restored three mural at the oldest Catholic church in Ohio Old Saint Mary's
Roman Catholic Church (Cincinnati Ohio)
portraits (Albany NY)
Restoration of a mural in the entrance of the Cascade Theater
(Sacramento, California)
Preliminary studies for the Mormon Tabernacle (Salt Lake City Utah)
Restored three mural at the oldest Catholic church in Ohio Old Saint Mary's
Roman Catholic Church (Cincinnati Ohio)
Awards:
First place for weaving, Blair County Arts Festival
First place for photograph, Blair County Arts Festival
Second place for oil painting, Blair County Arts Festival
Second place for a parade float for the United Way
Third place for oil painting, Blair County Arts
First place for a parade float for the National Legion convention in Altoona
Elected Juror for Altoona Photo Society
Elected Juror for of local High School Art for Women Society
Second place for oil painting Souther Allegheny Museum of Art, purchased for their
permanent collection
First Place for oil painting, Southern Allegheny Museum of Art Loretto PA
Permanent collection at State Museum (Harrisburg, PA)
First Place Art of The State 2007, Pennsylvania State Meseum,Harrisburg, PA
Third place Art of the State 2008
First place for weaving, Blair County Arts Festival
First place for photograph, Blair County Arts Festival
Second place for oil painting, Blair County Arts Festival
Second place for a parade float for the United Way
Third place for oil painting, Blair County Arts
First place for a parade float for the National Legion convention in Altoona
Elected Juror for Altoona Photo Society
Elected Juror for of local High School Art for Women Society
Second place for oil painting Souther Allegheny Museum of Art, purchased for their
permanent collection
First Place for oil painting, Southern Allegheny Museum of Art Loretto PA
Permanent collection at State Museum (Harrisburg, PA)
First Place Art of The State 2007, Pennsylvania State Meseum,Harrisburg, PA
Third place Art of the State 2008
2nd place Art of the state 2009
First place 2015 - 48th annual Art of the State for painting (The State Museum of Pennsylvania)
The 32nd Chelsea International Fine Art Show(won a show at the Agora Gallery NY,NY) August 19th to 30th, 2017
Excepted into the LAS LAGUNA Gallery /2023 Figures and Faces show /Laguna Beach/California
First place 2015 - 48th annual Art of the State for painting (The State Museum of Pennsylvania)
The 32nd Chelsea International Fine Art Show(won a show at the Agora Gallery NY,NY) August 19th to 30th, 2017
Excepted into the LAS LAGUNA Gallery /2023 Figures and Faces show /Laguna Beach/California
Teaching Experience:
Graphic Design at Mount Aloysius College
Photography at Mount Aloysius College
Drawing Mount Aloysius College
Drawing night classes for Altoona Jaycees.
Instructor for new employees in conservation, mural painting, faux finishing and
computer documentation.
Participant in the artist in residence - taught classes to students from 1st to eighth grade.
Demonstrations at Southern Allegheny Museum of Art, Altoona - Kid biththday
Graphic Design at Mount Aloysius College
Photography at Mount Aloysius College
Drawing Mount Aloysius College
Drawing night classes for Altoona Jaycees.
Instructor for new employees in conservation, mural painting, faux finishing and
computer documentation.
Participant in the artist in residence - taught classes to students from 1st to eighth grade.
Demonstrations at Southern Allegheny Museum of Art, Altoona - Kid biththday
party
Exhibition of Private Art Work:
Mount Aloyius College,
Tyler School of art,
Blair County Arts Festival, Greensburg
Museum of Art, Southern Allegheny Museum of Art,
Penn State University.
State Museum, Harrisburg, PA (Art of The State)
Private:
Commissioned Original Work:
Portraits: Traditional Glaze Oil Paintings on traditional grounds and stretched linen,
Drawings, Clay Sculpture, Photographic (Own Dark Room, Black& White and Color )
and Caricatures
Wood carvings: Hand carved and finished
Weaving: Pattern weaves
Architectural Drawings: (Private and Residential) Pencil and pen and ink.
Painted a victorian design on a 12 foot X 12 foot vaulted ceiling (Residential)
Carved a clay sculpture made a mold and cast in plaster, attached to a vaulted 10 foot
circular ceiling. ( Residential)
Inducted into the Blair County Hall of Fame 2019
Altoona Pennsylvania
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Mount Aloyius College,
Tyler School of art,
Blair County Arts Festival, Greensburg
Museum of Art, Southern Allegheny Museum of Art,
Penn State University.
State Museum, Harrisburg, PA (Art of The State)
Private:
Commissioned Original Work:
Portraits: Traditional Glaze Oil Paintings on traditional grounds and stretched linen,
Drawings, Clay Sculpture, Photographic (Own Dark Room, Black& White and Color )
and Caricatures
Wood carvings: Hand carved and finished
Weaving: Pattern weaves
Architectural Drawings: (Private and Residential) Pencil and pen and ink.
Painted a victorian design on a 12 foot X 12 foot vaulted ceiling (Residential)
Carved a clay sculpture made a mold and cast in plaster, attached to a vaulted 10 foot
circular ceiling. ( Residential)
Inducted into the Blair County Hall of Fame 2019
Altoona Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Artwork | Oil on Canvas Painting | Fine Art Portraits | Oil on Canvas Prints | Oil on Canvas Art | Pennsylvania Fine Art |