A collaboration with Mother Nature.
I’m a contemporary artist working in both painting and photography, drawing inspiration from nature, wildlife, and global travel. I feel incredibly fortunate to have both painting and photography as creative passions. When I find myself uninspired to paint, I can step outside and immerse myself in the ocean or seek out wildlife to photograph. Each practice fuels the other, keeping creativity in motion—there’s always something sparking, always something alive.
My work has taken me to remarkable places around the world, including Africa, French Polynesia, Alaska, and Yellowstone. Along the way, I’ve experienced unforgettable encounters with wildlife and formed meaningful friendships that continue to shape both my art and my life.
See you soon,
John
My fine art and photography can be found in the following locations:
Aesthetic Hawaii, Kailua, Oahu
Magnolia Gallery, Oahu
Art & Soul, Santa Barbara, CA
Cercana, Ojai, CA
A Gallery Fine Art, Palm Springs, CA
Riviera Towel Company, Santa Barbara, CA
Carmel Bay Co. , Carmel, CA
Past Exhibitions:
Group
Affordable Art Fair, New York City
Affordable Art Fair, Seattle
San Jose Modern Art Fair, San Jose
American Art Fair, Brussels, Belgium
Busan Art Fair, Busan South Korea
Aesthetic Gallery, Kailua, HI
Solo
Art and Sole, Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara Zoo, Santa Barbara, CA
Radovan Gallery, Fredericksburg, TX
Olani Gallery, Oahu, HI
Global Creations, Oahu, HI
Aesthetic Gallery, Waikoloa, HI
Corporate Collections
American Airlines Lounge, JFK Airport
Nuveen, Manhattan
Disney Music Corporate Vacation Home, Lake Arrowhead, CA
Hawaiian Islands
Kruger Park, South Africa
Visit the popular elephant and owl mural outside of John Baran Art Gallery. Located at 111 State Street in Santa Barbara, CA.