SOLD
Part of the “Here On Earth” Collection
Here On Earth 03 / Scrape and Claw
19 × 19 acrylic & mixed media on cradled birch
Handmade frame included
SOLD
via Midnight Gallery at hello@midnightartgallery.com
Part of the “Here On Earth” Collection
Here On Earth 02 / Purple Mountain
31 × 31 acrylic & mixed media on cradled birch
Handmade frame included
SOLD
Part of the From Dirt Collection. 23 years of planting flowers as owner of a landscape company, now John is seeing them in a whole new way. For sure, we’re inspired by the light, the color, the feeling and the memories they evoke, but more importantly by the fact that they come FROM the DIRT. They start at nothing, their roots dig in, they grow and then they display their badass, God-given magic.
21x21 unframed
Acrylic and mixed media on birch panel
ORIGINAL SOLD
PRINTS AVAILABLE IN A VARIETY OF SIZES, SEE “PRINTS” TAB
Part of the From Dirt Collection. 23 years of planting flowers as owner of a landscape company, now John is seeing them in a whole new way. For sure, we’re inspired by the light, the color, the feeling and the memories they evoke, but more importantly by the fact that they come FROM the DIRT. They start at nothing, their roots dig in, they grow and then they display their badass, God-given magic.
21x21 unframed
Acrylic and mixed media on birch panel
ORIGINAL SOLD
PRINTS AVAILABLE IN A VARIETY OF SIZES, SEE “PRINTS” TAB
Part of the From Dirt Collection. 23 years of planting flowers as owner of a landscape company, now John is seeing them in a whole new way. For sure, we’re inspired by the light, the color, the feeling and the memories they evoke, but more importantly by the fact that they come FROM the DIRT. They start at nothing, their roots dig in, they grow and then they display their badass, God-given magic.
21x21 unframed
Acrylic and mixed media on birch panel
$575 Inquire
Part of the From Dirt Collection. 23 years of planting flowers as owner of a landscape company, now John is seeing them in a whole new way. For sure, we’re inspired by the light, the color, the feeling and the memories they evoke, but more importantly by the fact that they come FROM the DIRT. They start at nothing, their roots dig in, they grow and then they display their badass, God-given magic.
21x21 unframed (frame shown in context is an example)
Acrylic and mixed media on birch panel
Also available in limited edition prints of 10 total. See pricing
SOLD
Part of the From Dirt Collection. 23 years of planting flowers as owner of a landscape company, now John is seeing them in a whole new way. For sure, we’re inspired by the light, the color, the feeling and the memories they evoke, but more importantly by the fact that they come FROM the DIRT. They start at nothing, their roots dig in, they grow and then they display their badass, God-given magic.
21x21 unframed (mock-up below shows unframed and custom framed option)
Acrylic and mixed media on birch panel
Also available in limited edition prints of 10 total. See pricing
$350 Inquire
Part of the From Dirt Collection. 23 years of planting flowers as owner of a landscape company, now John is seeing them in a whole new way. For sure, we’re inspired by the light, the color, the feeling and the memories they evoke, but more importantly by the fact that they come FROM the DIRT. They start at nothing, their roots dig in, they grow and then they display their badass, God-given magic.
12x12 unframed
Acrylic and mixed media on birch panel
SOLD
Part of the From Dirt Collection. 23 years of planting flowers as owner of a landscape company, now John is seeing them in a whole new way. For sure, we’re inspired by the light, the color, the feeling and the memories they evoke, but more importantly by the fact that they come FROM the DIRT. They start at nothing, their roots dig in, they grow and then they display their badass, God-given magic.
12x12 unframed
Acrylic and mixed media on birch panel
SOLD
Part of the From Dirt Collection. 23 years of planting flowers as owner of a landscape company, now John is seeing them in a whole new way. For sure, we’re inspired by the light, the color, the feeling and the memories they evoke, but more importantly by the fact that they come FROM the DIRT. They start at nothing, their roots dig in, they grow and then they display their badass, God-given magic.
12X12 unframed
Acrylic and mixed media on birch panel
SOLD
Part of the From Dirt Collection. 23 years of planting flowers as owner of a landscape company, now John is seeing them in a whole new way. For sure, we’re inspired by the light, the color, the feeling and the memories they evoke, but more importantly by the fact that they come FROM the DIRT. They start at nothing, their roots dig in, they grow and then they display their badass, God-given magic.
12x12 unframed
Acrylic and mixed media on birch panel
SOLD
Part of the From Dirt Collection. 23 years of planting flowers as owner of a landscape company, now John is seeing them in a whole new way. For sure, we’re inspired by the light, the color, the feeling and the memories they evoke, but more importantly by the fact that they come FROM the DIRT. They start at nothing, their roots dig in, they grow and then they display their badass, God-given magic.
12x12 unframed
Acrylic and mixed media on birch panel
SOLD
Part of the From Dirt Collection. 23 years of planting flowers as owner of a landscape company, now John is seeing them in a whole new way. For sure, we’re inspired by the light, the color, the feeling and the memories they evoke, but more importantly by the fact that they come FROM the DIRT. They start at nothing, their roots dig in, they grow and then they display their badass, God-given magic.
12X12 unframed
Acrylic and mixed media on birch panel
SOLD
Part of the From Dirt Collection. 23 years of planting flowers as owner of a landscape company, now John is seeing them in a whole new way. For sure, we’re inspired by the light, the color, the feeling and the memories they evoke, but more importantly by the fact that they come FROM the DIRT. They start at nothing, their roots dig in, they grow and then they display their badass, God-given magic.
12X12 unframed
Acrylic and mixed media on birch panel
SOLD
Part of the From Dirt Collection. 23 years of planting flowers as owner of a landscape company, now John is seeing them in a whole new way. For sure, we’re inspired by the light, the color, the feeling and the memories they evoke, but more importantly by the fact that they come FROM the DIRT. They start at nothing, their roots dig in, they grow and then they display their badass, God-given magic.
12X12 unframed
Acrylic and mixed media on birch panel
SOLD
Part of the From Dirt Collection. 23 years of planting flowers as owner of a landscape company, now John is seeing them in a whole new way. For sure, we’re inspired by the light, the color, the feeling and the memories they evoke, but more importantly by the fact that they come FROM the DIRT. They start at nothing, their roots dig in, they grow and then they display their badass, God-given magic.
12x12 unframed
Acrylic and mixed media on birch panel
$350 Inquire
Part of the From Dirt Collection. 23 years of planting flowers as owner of a landscape company, now John is seeing them in a whole new way. For sure, we’re inspired by the light, the color, the feeling and the memories they evoke, but more importantly by the fact that they come FROM the DIRT. They start at nothing, their roots dig in, they grow and then they display their badass, God-given magic.
12x12 unframed
Acrylic and mixed media on birch panel
SOLD
Part of the From Dirt Collection. 23 years of planting flowers as owner of a landscape company, now John is seeing them in a whole new way. For sure, we’re inspired by the light, the color, the feeling and the memories they evoke, but more importantly by the fact that they come FROM the DIRT. They start at nothing, their roots dig in, they grow and then they display their badass, God-given magic.
12x12 unframed
Acrylic and mixed media on birch panel
SOLD
Part of the From Dirt Collection. 23 years of planting flowers as owner of a landscape company, now John is seeing them in a whole new way. For sure, we’re inspired by the light, the color, the feeling and the memories they evoke, but more importantly by the fact that they come FROM the DIRT. They start at nothing, their roots dig in, they grow and then they display their badass, God-given magic.
18x18 plus frame
Acrylic and mixed media on birch panel
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Part of the From Dirt Collection. 23 years of planting flowers as owner of a landscape company, now John is seeing them in a whole new way. For sure, we’re inspired by the light, the color, the feeling and the memories they evoke, but more importantly by the fact that they come FROM the DIRT. They start at nothing, their roots dig in, they grow and then they display their badass, God-given magic.
18x18 plus frame
Acrylic and mixed media on birch panel
SOLD
via Midnight Gallery at hello@midnightartgallery.com
12x12 acrylic & mixed media on birch
Currently unframed
Part of the From Dirt Collection. 23 years of planting flowers as owner of a landscape company, now John is seeing them in a whole new way. For sure, we’re inspired by the light, the color, the feeling and the memories they evoke, but more importantly by the fact that they come FROM the DIRT. They start at nothing, their roots dig in, they grow and then they display their badass, God-given magic.
SOLD
Limited Edition Prints Available. Inquire.
36 x 36 acrylic & mixed media on birch
Hand-made frame included
Part of the From Dirt Collection. 23 years of planting flowers as owner of a landscape company, now John is seeing them in a whole new way. For sure, we’re inspired by the light, the color, the feeling and the memories they evoke, but more importantly by the fact that they come FROM the DIRT. They start at nothing, their roots dig in, they grow and then they display their badass, God-given magic.
Also available as a limited edition print. 10 total with a minimum size of 24×24 on paper or canvas. We can also custom frame. Inquire about prints.
SOLD
20x20 acrylic & mixed media on birch
Hand-made frame included
Part of the From Dirt Collection. 23 years of planting flowers as owner of a landscape company, now John is seeing them in a whole new way. For sure, we’re inspired by the light, the color, the feeling and the memories they evoke, but more importantly by the fact that they come FROM the DIRT. They start at nothing, their roots dig in, they grow and then they display their badass, God-given magic.
SOLD
16x16 acrylic & mixed media on cradled birch with handmade frame.
Part of the From Dirt Collection. 23 years of planting flowers as owner of a landscape company, now John is seeing them in a whole new way. For sure, we’re inspired by the light, the color, the feeling and the memories they evoke, but more importantly by the fact that they come FROM the DIRT. They start at nothing, their roots dig in, they grow and then they display their badass, God-given magic.
SOLD
25 x 25 acrylic & mixed media on birch
Hand-made frame included
Part of the From Dirt Collection. 23 years of planting flowers as owner of a landscape company, now John is seeing them in a whole new way. For sure, we’re inspired by the light, the color, the feeling and the memories they evoke, but more importantly by the fact that they come FROM the DIRT. They start at nothing, their roots dig in, they grow and then they display their badass, God-given magic.
SOLD
25 x 25 acrylic & mixed media on birch
Hand-made frame included
Part of the From Dirt Collection. 23 years of planting flowers as owner of a landscape company, now John is seeing them in a whole new way. For sure, we’re inspired by the light, the color, the feeling and the memories they evoke, but more importantly by the fact that they come FROM the DIRT. They start at nothing, their roots dig in, they grow and then they display their badass, God-given magic.
SOLD
17.5×17.5 acrylic & mixed media on birch
Hand-made frame included
Part of the From Dirt Collection. 23 years of planting flowers as owner of a landscape company, now John is seeing them in a whole new way. For sure, we’re inspired by the light, the color, the feeling and the memories they evoke, but more importantly by the fact that they come FROM the DIRT. They start at nothing, their roots dig in, they grow and then they display their badass, God-given magic.
SOLD
Also available as limited edition prints. Minimum 30x30. A total of 10 prints will be made. Inquire about prints.
There’s a fine line between caring too much and not caring enough. There’s a fine line between marketable and collecting dust. There’s a fine line between too little and too much. There’s a fine line between not quite and just right.
• 45x45 on cradled birch
• Custom framed
• Signed on front w/ date and title on back
SOLD
• 50X50 including hand-made frame
• Acrylic on birch
SOLD
50X50 including hand-made frame
Acrylic on birch
SOLD
• 46 x 60 acrylic on cradled birch panel
• Signed on front with date and title on back
• Handmade frame
SOLD
• 47 x 47 acrylic on cradled birch panel
• Signed on front with date and title on back
• Handmade frame
SOLD (Commission)
20X16 Acrylic on cradled birch
“Know that this piece of artwork is so much more than a painting.”
That right there sums up our hopes for every piece of work we do. Paint strokes that have a story — something more than the surface.
Our good friend Jack asked us to create a piece with the starting point being memories of his grandparents’ farm. We took lots of notes and worked in as many as we could and then added a few others.
A one-room red clapboard house flanked by a walnut tree on the edge of Love Bottom Valley with a cardinal keeping watch (the cardinal represents the beloved Beaver Denham, Jack’s wife, who passed away this year — she loved cardinals and every sighting is another remembrance that she is always with us).
The title painting that is part of the “Breaking Ground” collection which is our first series after deciding to put a hold on commissions. In this collection, we are focusing on letting all the things we love influence the work — drawing, painting, graphic design, flowers, landscaping, architecture, renovation, construction, deconstruction, experimentation, other artists, contrasts, abstract vs. real, geometric vs. loose, modern vs. tradition — all of it.
SOLD
46x46
Acrylic and mixed media on birch panel
A limited edition of 25 prints are available and can be custom sized. Minimum size of 24x24. Inquire
Part of the “Breaking Ground” collection which is our first series after deciding to put a hold on commissions. In this collection, we are focusing on letting all the things we love influence the work — drawing, painting, graphic design, flowers, landscaping, architecture, renovation, construction, deconstruction, experimentation, other artists, contrasts, abstract vs. real, geometric vs. loose, modern vs. tradition — all of it.
SOLD
46X46 with frame
Acrylic and other media on birch panel
A limited edition of 10 prints are available and can be custom sized. Minimum size of 24x24. Inquire
Part of the “Breaking Ground” collection which is our first series after deciding to put a hold on commissions. In this collection, we are focusing on letting all the things we love influence the work — drawing, painting, graphic design, flowers, landscaping, architecture, renovation, construction, deconstruction, experimentation, other artists, contrasts, abstract vs. real, geometric vs. loose, modern vs. tradition — all of it.
SOLD
44x44 (plus frame)
Acrylic and other media on birch panel
A limited edition of 10 prints are available and can be custom sized. Minimum size of 24x24. Inquire about prints
Part of the “Breaking Ground” collection which is our first series after deciding to put a hold on commissions. In this collection, we are focusing on letting all the things we love influence the work — drawing, painting, graphic design, flowers, landscaping, architecture, renovation, construction, deconstruction, experimentation, other artists, contrasts, abstract vs. real, geometric vs. loose, modern vs. tradition — all of it.
SOLD
46x46
Acrylic and other media on birch panel
A limited edition of 25 prints are available and can be custom sized and/or framed. Minimum size of 24x24. INQUIRE.
SOLD (Commission)
• 42x42 including hand-made frame
• Acrylic on birch
So many nuggets of info/memories wrapped up in this piece. Over a year ago, we were asked to create a piece as a surprise for a 50th birthday. It’s always a fun and interesting process to get to know more about folks when we create these works. Brian has 4 children, 4 dogs, has a large Hot Wheels collection, has a classic Pontiac Sunbird with lots of emotional capital invested in it, loves going to Disney/Magic Kingdom coaster riding with the family, is an Eagle Scout, and is building a house with a view. Heather is the better half, haha, who wanted to make sure Brian had something special to remember his 50th. He’s getting “up there”. And I can’t forget what John has dubbed “Kendahl Clouds” inspired by Kendahl, one of the daughters who drew a thank you card for John after she interviewed him for class.
SOLD
via Midnight Gallery at hello@midnightartgallery.com
• 11x11 acrylic & mixed media on birch
• Hand-made frame included
SOLD
Via Midnight Gallery at hello@midnightartgallery.com
• 11x11 acrylic & mixed media on birch
• Hand-made frame included
SOLD
Via Midnight Gallery at hello@midnightartgallery.com
• 11x11 acrylic & mixed media on birch
• Hand-made frame included
$425 Inquire or request to purchase
• 11x11 acrylic & mixed media on birch
• Hand-made frame included
• Taxes included
$425 Inquire or request to purchase
• 11x11 acrylic & mixed media on birch
• Hand-made frame included
• Taxes included
SOLD
• 46x46 oil on birch panel
• Signed on front w date and title on back
• Includes hand-made frame
• Also includes taxes
SOLD
• 38x38 oil on birch panel
• Signed on front w date and title on back
• Includes hand-made frame
While the painting was inspired by a ride across the Ohio River on the Anderson Ferry, the title was inspired by a post Jeff had written about someone questioning our passion. We didn’t know whether to be pissed off or to dig deeper — so we chose to do both.
SOLD
49x44 total size
Acrylic and mixed media on birch panel
SOLD
• Includes custom made frame
• Artwork 25x25 on birch
• 26.5x26.5 total size
• Signed on front w date and title on back
SOLD (Commission)
• 28x28 with frame
• Acrylic & charcoal on birch
• Custom hand-made frame
SOLD (Commission)
• 28x28 with frame
• Acrylic & charcoal on birch
• Custom hand-made frame
SOLD (Commission)
• 28x28 with frame
• Acrylic & charcoal on birch
• Custom hand-made frame
SOLD (Commission)
17x17 including handmade frame
Acrylic & charcoal on birch
SOLD (Commission)
• 46x46 including hand-made frame
• Acrylic & charcoal on birch
So much to love about this one! Thank you Holocher’s for asking us to help capture your little crumb-snatchers in a piece of work that will be special forever.
SOLD
• 28x28 oil on birch panel
• Signed on front w date and title on back
• Includes hand-made frame
• Also includes taxes
SOLD
• 16x16 oil on birch panel
• Signed on front w date and title on back
• Includes hand-made frame
SOLD
• Includes frame
• Artwork 12x12 on birch
• 20x20 total size
• Signed on front w date and title on back
Sometimes John takes a break from the four and five foot canvases to create smaller originals that can breathe life into any small space or gallery wall. The frames are custom-built and custom-painted.
Part of the ‘Don’t Sand the Edges’ Collection:: Renovation has been a growing part of our lives the last couple years so we decided to merge construction materials (concrete, mesh joint tape, etc) into the work. The result is so much texture, depth and richness. Visually inspired by new horizons, this collection is also about hard work, knowing when to let go and finding beauty in imperfection.
14x14. Mixed media on birch panel
SOLD
Part of the ‘Don’t Sand the Edges’ Collection:: Renovation has been a growing part of our lives the last couple years so we decided to merge construction materials (concrete, mesh joint tape, etc) into the work. The result is so much texture, depth and richness. Visually inspired by new horizons, this collection is also about hard work, knowing when to let go and finding beauty in imperfection.
14x14. Mixed media on cradled birch panel with custom handmade frame.
SOLD
Part of the Divided by/Two collection
• 44 x 44 acrylic and charcoal on birch panel
• Signed on front w date and title on back
• Includes frame
SOLD
Part of the Divided by/Two collection
• 48 x 48 acrylic and charcoal on birch panel
• Signed on front w date and title on back
• Includes frame
SOLD
Part of the Divided by/Two collection
• 46 x 46 acrylic and charcoal on birch panel
• Signed on front w date and title on back
• Includes frame
SOLD
Part of the Divided by/Two collection
• 47 x 47 acrylic and charcoal on birch panel
• Signed on front w date and title on back
• Includes frame
SOLD
Part of the Divided by/Two collection
• 44 x 44 acrylic and charcoal on birch panel
• Signed on front w date and title on back
• Includes frame
Part of the ‘Don’t Sand the Edges’ Collection:: Renovation has been a growing part of our lives the last couple years so we decided to merge construction materials (concrete, mesh joint tape, etc) into the work. The result is so much texture, depth and richness. Visually inspired by new horizons, this collection is also about hard work, knowing when to let go and finding beauty in imperfection.
SOLD
14x14. Mixed media on birch panel
Custom handmade frame
SOLD
• Includes frame
• Artwork 12x12 on birch
• 16x16 total size
• Signed on front w date and title on back
Sometimes John takes a break from the four and five foot canvases to create smaller originals that can breathe life into any small space or gallery wall. The frames are custom-built and custom-painted.
SOLD
• Includes frame
• Artwork 12x12 on birch
• 16x16 total size
• Signed on front w date and title on back
Sometimes John takes a break from the four and five foot canvases to create smaller originals that can breathe life into any small space or gallery wall. The frames are custom-built and custom-painted.
Not always sure how to articulate all the thoughts that go through our heads when we are working through our pieces. Sometimes it is just enjoying the process and making moves and color decisions on the fly. Sometimes it is walking down memory lane recalling the time while the kids were playing in the waterfall which this piece was inspired by. Sometimes it’s a mix of current mood and feelings smashed together with the mood and feelings from the past. It’s not always cut and dry and there is always more to say.
SOLD
36x36 mixed media on birch panel with custom frame
Simple is not always simple. Although this piece is very simple in composition, the color, depth and visceral qualities are more complex.
SOLD
24x24 mixed media on birch panel with custom frame.
$425
• Includes frame
• Artwork 8x8 on birch
• 16x16 total size
Sometimes John takes a break from the four and five foot canvases to create smaller originals that can breathe life into any small space or gallery wall. The frames are custom-built and custom-painted.
John’s view of the Ohio river valley is a constant source of inspiration. What is it about the surface of water that makes you dig deeper into your soul for something higher? (Mocked up into photo by www.beazy.co)
SOLD
38x38. Mixed media on canvas.
Custom handmade frame
Part of the ‘Don’t Sand the Edges’ Collection:: Renovation has been a growing part of our lives the last couple years so we decided to merge construction materials (concrete, mesh joint tape, etc) into the work. The result is so much texture, depth and richness. Visually inspired by new horizons, this collection is also about hard work, knowing when to let go and finding beauty in imperfection.
SOLD
26x26. Mixed media on birch panel
Framed. Ready to hang
Part of the ‘Don’t Sand the Edges’ Collection:: Renovation has been a growing part of our lives the last couple years so we decided to merge construction materials (concrete, mesh joint tape, etc) into the work. The result is so much texture, depth and richness. Visually inspired by new horizons, this collection is also about hard work, knowing when to let go and finding beauty in imperfection.
SOLD
14x14. Mixed media on birch panel
Includes custom handmade frame. Ready to hang
When John moved into his house, his new neighbor, Mr. Kearns, said the view and the sunsets will never get old. Over 10 years later, what Mr. Kearns said is still true.
SOLD
Approx 40x40. Acrylic on birch
Custom handmade frame
Limited edition prints available (total of 10, minimum size 24x24). Shop
The forward slash is a device used to show contrast or connection between two things. We kinda’ have this thing with contrasts. Our work tends to always have it. We like the tension of, say, abstract vs. real, nature vs. man-made, graphic vs. representational, modern vs. traditional. We are constantly exploring differences. We think it’s linked to the fact that we are twins and are totally different but yet alike in many ways.
SOLD
Approx 62"x50" with frame
Mixed media on canvas. Ready to hang
Includes custom-made and custom-painted frame
Limited edition prints SOLD OUT 10/10
SOLD (commission)
16.5x38.5 acrylic and mixed media on birch panel with custom frame
After two years of looking for an artist to bring their river view to life, our client discovered our work in The Scout Guide Cincinnati and knew they finally found what they were looking for. They commissioned us to create two works to capture the peace and beauty of that view.
SOLD (commission)
40x40 acrylic and mixed media on birch panel
Custom framed
Part of the ‘Don’t Sand the Edges’ Collection:: Renovation has been a growing part of our lives the last couple years so we decided to merge construction materials (concrete, mesh joint tape, etc) into the work. The result is so much texture, depth and richness. Visually inspired by new horizons, this collection is also about hard work, knowing when to let go and finding beauty in imperfection.
SOLD
17x17. Mixed media cradled birch panel
Includes custom handmade frame. Ready to hang
SOLD
50"x50" plus frame size
Mixed media on 100% cotton rag archival paper
Mounted on Gatorboard, bolted down and ready to hang
Custom-made and custom-painted frame
SOLD
Part of the Backyard Fly-Bys Collection. One day i (Jeff) was sitting on my patio and a bird landed on a screwdriver i had laying around. It struck me as a weird contrast and was a spark of interest for me — so I created some work around it.
11x11 mixed media on birch panels
SOLD
Part of the Backyard Fly-Bys Collection. One day i (Jeff) was sitting on my patio and a bird landed on a screwdriver i had laying around. It struck me as a weird contrast and was a spark of interest for me — so I created some work around it.
11x11 mixed media on birch panels
Part of the Backyard Fly-Bys Collection. One day i (Jeff) was sitting on my patio and a bird landed on a screwdriver i had laying around. It struck me as a weird contrast and was a spark of interest for me — so I created some work around it.
SOLD
11x11 mixed media on birch panels
Part of the Backyard Fly-Bys Collection. One day i (Jeff) was sitting on my patio and a bird landed on a screwdriver i had laying around. It struck me as a weird contrast and was a spark of interest for me — so I created some work around it.
11x11 mixed media on birch panels
A mix of scrap paper, a photo of my parents and grandparents along with graphics and other drawn and painted elements, this piece captures the nostalgia of a day in Devou park hanging out by a 58 Chevy and having a cold Bud which is the only beer gramps would drink. He was a Budweiser delivery driver and always had a Bud nearby.
SOLD
12x12 Mixed media on Board
Unframed. Ready to hang.
Part of the ‘Don’t Sand the Edges’ Collection:: Renovation has been a growing part of our lives the last couple years so we decided to merge construction materials (concrete, mesh joint tape, etc) into the work. The result is so much texture, depth and richness. Visually inspired by new horizons, this collection is also about hard work, knowing when to let go and finding beauty in imperfection.
SOLD
26x26. Mixed media on birch panel
Framed. Ready to hang
SOLD (Commission)
• 27x33 with frame
• Acrylic on birch
• Custom hand-made frame
SOLD (commissioned)
60x48 acrylic on canvas
Custom framed
The making of "Touch of Color" :: Just ONE example of our process :: Site visit to clients home to get a feel and ask questions to uncover nuggets of info :: clients direction was "we love thoroughbred horses but we don't want a typical horse painting" (Got ya' covered there, that's why you came to us) :: Jeff talks to John and then builds inspiration boards and a reference concept/composition :: In this case, the composition consists of about a dozen different pieces of imagery (for example, we wanted a specific position of the horse so we found a reference photo of a horse in a pose we liked, but we didn't like that horses expression, so we found a different head to use as reference and plunked it on the other horses body) :: Layered in fields from Kentucky, starting gate numbers, the clients home, Churchill Downs iconic steeples, Keeneland fences, leaves, etc :: Jeff shows John the concept :: John offers suggestions :: Jeff considers Johns suggestions and then provides John with all reference material :: John builds canvas to custom size :: John starts the process of painting and drawing and makes all the magic happen :: John shows Jeff progress and Jeff says "holy sh!t, I love it, what about doing this and this and this?" :: John says "thanks, I'll try that and that, but I'm not touching this or this" :: Jeff says "you do you" :: John does him and then shows Jeff again and Jeff again says "holy sh!t, I love it, now don't touch this and this and this, and John says "cool" and continues to build on what Jeff said NOT to touch :: This happens about 7 times until the painting is considered complete :: John builds custom frame :: Piece is signed on front, titled, dated, noted on back :: Painting is revealed to client :: Client gets chills and sometimes tears :: Piece is hung :: Client pays artists and says "it's worth every penny" :: Artists give extended hugs and gratitude to client for appreciating the passion, blood, sweat and tears :: Client has piece that will last forever and be passed down for generations :: Artists high five that they are able to continue to create.
SOLD (commissioned)
32x38 acrylic on canvas
Custom framed
SOLD (commissioned)
22x22 finished size
Acrylic on canvas
SOLD (Commission)
• 14x14 with hand-made frame
• Acrylic & charcoal on birch
SOLD (Commission)
• 15x15
• Acrylic & charcoal on birch
• Hand-made frame
What an amazing first anniversary gift to give each other to celebrate the lifetime you will spend together! Thank you Kristin & Matt.
SOLD (commissioned)
38x30 mixed media on birch
Custom framed
Part of a series of studies that John started a while back and shelved because he wasn’t happy with how they were going. He let them sit for well over a year before he went back and “rescued” them.
SOLD
Also available as a limited edition print. Inquire
Mixed media on canvas
22x22. Includes custom-made frame. Ready to hang
Part of a series of studies that John started a while back and shelved because he wasn’t happy with how they were going. He let them sit for well over a year before he went back and “rescued” them.
SOLD
Mixed media on canvas
22x22 w custom-made frame. Ready to hang
Also available as a limited edition print. Inquire
Part of a series of studies that John started a while back and shelved because he wasn’t happy with how they were going. He let them sit for well over a year before he went back and “rescued” them.
SOLD
Mixed media on canvas
22x22 w custom-made frame. Ready to hang
Also available as a limited edition print. Inquire
Part of the Smalltown Soul Collection
Of the work we've done so far, this series was by far the most collaborative one yet. We had so many back and forths on everything from the concept through the final stages. We have been really wanting to do some work that explored people. One day the owner of Bircus Brewing stopped over the studio and mentioned if we'd want to temporarily hang some work at the brewery and we were like, "ok, that's cool." So that was kinda' the jump-off point. We chose to focus on the quaint, quirk and charm of Ludlow and the other business owners around us (plan is to keep this a running series so we can include more folks but we had to start somewhere --- Matt, Dru, Carus, Margie, Aleta, Jon, everyone, we're comin' for ya'). The concept focuses on hopes, dreams, hard work, independent spirit, faith, balancing, juggling, struggling, all of that.
SOLD
44x56
Charcoal and mixed media on cotton rag paper
Custom framed
Part of the Smalltown Soul Collection
Of the work we've done so far, this series was by far the most collaborative one yet. We had so many back and forths on everything from the concept through the final stages. We have been really wanting to do some work that explored people. One day the owner of Bircus Brewing stopped over the studio and mentioned if we'd want to temporarily hang some work at the brewery and we were like, "ok, that's cool." So that was kinda' the jump-off point. We chose to focus on the quaint, quirk and charm of Ludlow and the other business owners around us (plan is to keep this a running series so we can include more folks but we had to start somewhere --- Matt, Dru, Carus, Margie, Aleta, Jon, everyone, we're comin' for ya'). The concept focuses on hopes, dreams, hard work, independent spirit, faith, balancing, juggling, struggling, all of that.
SOLD
44x56
Charcoal and mixed media on cotton rag paper
Custom framed
Part of the Smalltown Soul Collection
Of the work we've done so far, this series was by far the most collaborative one yet. We had so many back and forths on everything from the concept through the final stages. We have been really wanting to do some work that explored people. One day the owner of Bircus Brewing stopped over the studio and mentioned if we'd want to temporarily hang some work at the brewery and we were like, "ok, that's cool." So that was kinda' the jump-off point. We chose to focus on the quaint, quirk and charm of Ludlow and the other business owners around us (plan is to keep this a running series so we can include more folks but we had to start somewhere --- Matt, Dru, Carus, Margie, Aleta, Jon, everyone, we're comin' for ya'). The concept focuses on hopes, dreams, hard work, independent spirit, faith, balancing, juggling, struggling, all of that.
SOLD
44x56
Charcoal and mixed media on cotton rag paper
Custom framed
SOLD (commissioned)
32x45 acrylic & charcoal on paper
SOLD
34X44 total with frame
Charcoal & acrylic on paper
SOLD
22X22 with frame
Acrylic & charcoal on board
