A short clip some murals painted by the artist. Really helps you see that the artist can paint any texture realistically!
Another clip showing the artist working on a piece.
mediums used: acrylics, various mixed media, sculpture
surfaces used: sides and wall of buildings
Sorry I couldn’t find any price ranges. No prints or posters available, ONLY MURALS!
Keep in mind that the people you see are part of the painting. The person in the cafe, the gentleman watching the boat in a bottle, even the woman looking into a building which was a college commission done by the artist. I continue to be amazed at the level of depth achieved by the artist.
For this artist a small work is 10 by 20 feet! He loves to paint murals that fool the eye! After doing so many works on the sides of buildings and flat surfaces he has become a master at the trompe style of painting. By exaggerating perspective and using the human figure so the viewer can relate to the work, he tricks you into believing the image is reality.
The artist has done many many public commissions from local state, city governments, and universities, as well as private clients.
The artist is having his website updated so stay tuned for more.
He started painting murals in the 1970s. He has traveled the world over painting murals in the United States in the lower forty eight as well as Alaska, Hawaii, Taiwan, and New Zealand. The artist describes his painting style as narrative illusionism.
The artist attended California State University at Chico and finished college in 1983.
Not only does he do amazing work with acrylics, but in some cases he also produces sculptures. In addition to making art on several times he has been asked to help with architectural and building designs.
The artist currently lives in Santa Cruz, California. If you are in the California area close to Los Gatos I highly recommend to visit the towns museum as the artist is giving a lecture and meeting the public. The reception and lecture take place on April 26th, 2012 and start at 6pm in the evening.
In the picture gallery you can see a book that he has out showing his many murals that was printed in 2006. I researched on http://www.amazon.com and http://www.barnesandnoble.com and a used book can be had for $30. A brand new hardcover will put you back $150.
John Pugh finds great satisfaction in his work. He believes people in general liked to be tricked in a visual manner. When working life size people also can feel or imagine themselves in the picture.
What can’t we learn from this artist! A highly intelligent painter and this guy is a modern day Michelangelo for the amount of public commissions he paints. Think about how long it would take you to design such a large piece. He has painted sides of buildings as long as 80 feet! Just amazing!
Happy painting!
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