Dozens of people showed up for the reception to welcome the art of John Mariani to my workplace.
Mike Greenlar considers the man on the wall.
I showed up without my work pass around my neck.
Mariani has been my friend since 1983, when we both worked at the big daily. I needed to show how much I value what he’s done.
He’s now https://www.facebook.com/acrylicartbyjohn/?rc=p. Since retiring from the paper/website three years ago, he picked up the brush and … wow.
His work.
If you live in Central New York, Mariani’s 16 pieces hang on four lobby walls through November.
You can buy these.
He also sells reproductions.
Celebrating John.
A lot of people showed up to look, talk, shake John’s hand.
Right on our walls.
I smiled to think it all happened where I work. And that every day for a month, I got to look at those acrylics.
Mark Bialczak 
Wonderful art! I so enjoy those who find their inner creative juices later in life!
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I know what you mean, Nancy, about late realizations. 🙂
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wow, he really is a natural talent. and how lucky you are to work where his work is hanging. i hope that more people realize how good he is.
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He is ready for great things, I think, Beth. You have a good eye.
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His art is beautiful MBM. I can see why you are lucky to view it every day. I wish him well!
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I know he appreciates your admiring words, MBC.
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😀
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In turn, Mark, thank you and your LPL colleagues for the opportunity to display my work. I am humbled by your praise and the warm reception given my paintings. After a lifetime of being the bearer of bad tidings, it is a pleasure to make people happy.
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You are a treasure in this role, my friend.
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WOW! I’m blown away by your buddy’s art, Mark. John is truly gifted and his work is so meticulous. And I love the color combinations. (灬♥ω♥灬)ヾ☆☆☆☆☆
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I’m sure he appreciates the compliment, Patricia!
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Art like this in a library just seems like a natural fit. Nice work.
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John’s work is gallery worthy for sure, Tony.
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