Meet the Artist: Eric Santoli’s Journey from Ridgewood to Monet's Garden   Welcome to Ridgewood Talks! In this episode, Jeanne Johnson sits down with the talented artist Eric Santoli, a Ridgewood High School graduate who found his passion for painting and has taken it to incredible heights. Eric shares his journey from studying fine art at the University of Pennsylvania to completing his MFA at the Florence Academy of Art. He recounts the unforgettable experience of living and working as an artist-in-residence at Claude Monet's House and Gardens in France and talks about his exciting new travel and painting show, 'Eric En Plein Air,' for American Public Television. Eric also opens up about how art serves as a therapeutic outlet and discusses the importance of experiencing artwork in person. Whether he's painting, skateboarding, or riding his Triumph Bonneville, Eric's adventurous spirit shines through in everything he does. Tune in to hear more about his inspiring journey and how you can support local artists in Ridgewood (00:00) Introduction to Ridgewood Talks (01:07) Meet Eric Santoli: Ridgewood's Artistic Gem (02:19) Eric Santoli's Artistic Journey (07:08) The Therapeutic Power of Art (17:38) Supporting Local Artists (21:26) Exploring Grounds for Sculpture (22:59) Creative Sculptures for Kids (23:25) Fundraising for Nonprofits (23:43) Collaborations and Donations (24:34) James Rose Center and Historical Society (26:07) Television Show and Local Support (26:15) Painting and Travel Show (27:27) Celery Farm and Nature Preservation (30:20) Colorblind Artist's Journey (36:30) Motorcycles and Skateboarding (39:12) Family and Returning Home (40:29) Conclusion and Future Plans You can also learn more about Eric on his web-site: https://www.ericsantoli.com/ Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to stay informed about all things Ridgewood, New Jersey!   This episode is produced by Ignite Creator Studios, Bergen County’s premier video podcasting & content strategy service!   Ignite Creator Studios: www.ignitecreatorstudios.com   Ridgewood Walks and Talks: www.ridgewoodwalks.com Ridgewood Talks Instagram: www.instagram.com/ridgewood_talks Ridgewood Talks Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/1291013971028083   Theme music by Dave Gross from the album Mandology. Find the song: Cool it! - on Apple Music Here: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/david-gross/288722944 And you can find Dave Gross – Mandology on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/DaveGrossMandology   Hashtags: #RidgewoodNJ #RidgewoodTalks #BergenCountyNJ #RidgewoodNJPodcast #NorthJersey #BergenCountyNews #NJLocalNews #RidgewoodCommunity #BergenCountyEvents #NewJerseyPodcast #BergenCountyUpdates #NJPodcast #Art #NJArt #Painting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices