portraits: ian johnson
*Calming Self*
Simply beautiful. That’s the only way GT can describe these hauntingly realistic portraits painted by artist Ian Johnson. They’re a visual feast for the eyes and I want one. Now. Right in my foyer. Of course Ian followed his heart and never finished art school and of course he’s a San Fransico Based California skateboarder. That would explain his love affair for the art of improvisation. A few beauties after the jump but much more can be found at his “even more dope” website.
Posted by gt on May 27, 2009
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Glenda — May 27, 2009 @ 1:14 am
Breathtaking…and just how do you find this stuff GT?
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Modern Mommy — May 27, 2009 @ 1:26 am
I love Billie…although she always looks so sad she was a great talent…
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jaye — May 27, 2009 @ 1:59 am
Wow…I’m not a fan of realistic artwork, but these just jump out at you and capture the emotion. Especially Billie.
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Kamara — May 27, 2009 @ 2:00 am
How lovely…if only my life could have those types of background colors…and Glenda’s right …how to you find this stuff?
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Bay Chick... — May 27, 2009 @ 2:43 am
Very different…me likes…
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Alicia — May 27, 2009 @ 3:21 am
Stunning
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Adrienne — May 27, 2009 @ 7:41 am
Great images!
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Nana — May 27, 2009 @ 11:03 am
Wow those are beautiful! I especially love the last one. Nice find!
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Simone — May 27, 2009 @ 11:19 am
Fantastic! I’d love to purchase one.
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Lola — May 27, 2009 @ 12:06 pm
These are fiyah. I been listening and getting into jazz vocalists lately…Billie is an all time favorite…
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Lewie — May 27, 2009 @ 12:42 pm
I seldon post a response, but those paintings warranted such behavior. Stunning pieces to say the least – I love the contrast btwn the airy, vibrant backgrounds with the solemn, searching gravity of the musicians. Blessings to all
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gillaine — May 27, 2009 @ 1:15 pm
what a gifted man! Vivid colors!
And I am completely jealous of his website.
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GT — May 27, 2009 @ 1:28 pm
Oh drats…that’s not Eric Dolphy that’s Don Cherry…excuse me while I go fix…
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Niki — May 27, 2009 @ 10:28 pm
Absolutely love these! I saw his Al Green painting a while ago and wasn’t sure who was the artist. Thanks for this!
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TJ — May 27, 2009 @ 11:53 pm
These are great!
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Danielle — May 28, 2009 @ 1:04 pm
These are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing this, I want the Jazz Men painting hanging up in my room right now.
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