Hippie Johnny

Hippie Johnny is an expressive abstract painting that is a culmination of an art career spanning more than 35 years, Beginning with editorial illustration to realism and, ultimately, abstract expressionism. As an editorial illustrator, I developed a strong foundation in visual storytelling and design. My work then shifted toward realism, emphasizing technical skill, observation, and the beauty of the natural world. my abstract expressionist paintings explore emotion, movement, and intuition through bold color, texture, and expressive mark-making. Each stage of my career has shaped an evolving artistic voice grounded in craftsmanship, curiosity, and creative exploration.

24 x 24 inch original abstract expressionism alkyd painting on birch panel ready to hang.

AWARDS and SHOWS

100 Curators Collection Saatchi Online 2012

Oil Painters of America National Juried Exhibition 2010

Chicago Artist Coalition Group Show 2008

Society of Illustrators 2001, 2002

Laguna Beach Echoes and Visions 2002

Louisville Art Association 2002

American Visions 2002

Hoosier Salon 2002

ARTICLES AND PUBLICATIONS

Southwest Art Magazine Artist to Watch 2005

Art of the West 2002

Best of American Oil Painters, Volume 2, 2009

CORPORATE COLLECTIONS

Harris Bank

Hickory Point Bank