He graduated in 1993 the Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in drawing, painting and printmaking. In 1995 he received the Master of Fine Arts degree from the Maryland Institute College of Art. His marvelous works were featured on magazines, books, albums and CD covers and are in private collections around the world. In 2004 Shocklines Press released a book “As Dead as Leaves – The Art of Caniglia” which features his works from the last 10 years. His works and talent were rewarded with two nominations for the International Horror Guild Award for best artist in dark fantasy and horror in 2003 and 2004 and in 2004 with the prestigious award. In 2005 Caniglia was nominated for the first time for the World Fantasy Award for Best Artist in Fantasy.