Category Archives: portraits
Dr. Nina Simone: The High Priestess of Soul
Last year I offered a challenge: tell me about your favorite musician and why you love ‘em. Kelsey McCune’s response earned an original portrait of Nina Simone, shown here (with her response below). Thanks again to all of you who … Continue reading
Filed under musicians, original art, portraits
John & Yoko & Political Performance Art
Two of our all-time favorite New Yorkers and their best known piece of political performance art: the 4oth anniversary of the Bed-In for Peace, covered by NPR here. My version: (original in the Grabel Collection of New York)
Filed under art in new york, original art, pop art, portraits, SOLD
One Way to Paint a Commissioned Portrait (in 7 easy steps!)
I am one hell of a lucky guy. Not just because I have my health (which is for some reason stellar), or a fabulous wife (even stellarer), or even that I have so far avoided many of the miserable pitfalls … Continue reading
Filed under original art, pop art, portraits
Favorite Musician Contest Winner
Thanks, people, for all the comments, essays, ruminations and thoughtful insights. For me, it was enlightening to learn why you loved your favorite musicians. I loved hearing your stories and enjoyed the enthusiasm and detail you shared with me. It … Continue reading
Filed under original art, portraits
New Orleans Jazz Fest or Bust (Seven Paintings and One for Free)
The first portrait from this contest has been finished and delivered! Thank you, Mark Brush for the inspiration. Next up: Nina Simone for Kelsey McCune of Portland, Oregon. Thanks again to everyone who provided thoughtful comments and posts. –John The … Continue reading
Filed under original art, portraits
10 Reasons I’m Grateful
Thank you, folks. Thank you. People bought a lot of prints this past month, and I’m truly grateful. These were the top ten sellers:
Filed under original art, pop art, portraits
