An Italian-American native of New Jersey, I earned a BFA in Film and Television at New York University, and studied figure drawing at the Art Students' League of New York.
I have worked for three decades as an animation artist in television, film, and internet.
My style and approach have been influenced by mentors John Canemaker and the late Tissa David.
I have also spent time as a Benedictine monk.
Eugene Salandra
Over the Hill
(graphite on paper, 2011)
At Smokey Mary's
(ink on paper, NYC, 2010)
Subwaiting
(crayon on paper, NYC, 2010)
Focus
(black crayon pencil on paper, 2011)

The Size of a Mustard Seed...
(graphite and ink on paper, 2009)
Brad
(sanguine Conte crayon on cream paper, 1997)

Bali Dance
(compressed charcoal on paper, 2011)
Hearts and Stripes
(crayon pencil on paper, 2011)