John Jaster

Taking a Break, Original Painting

2023

Artist Comments
Artist John Jaster paints a relaxing summer day with waves crashing just beyond the warm shore. A bicycle leans against a bench, where between the bench slats, a girl in a bathing suit can be seen texting, her backpack in the sand below. A palm tree, directly behind the bench, spreads its green and gold fronds above her, cutting shadows into the white sand.

About the Artist
Artist John Jaster paints in a style he describes as realistic impressions, capturing colorful views of his adventures across the Americas. "Peopale always ask me how I get such deep brilliant colors," says John. "The answer is layers. Since acrylic paint dries mostly transparent, it requires multiple layers of paint to build up to a specific color. With the right lighting that depth of layering is like sunshine glistening through clear water." In college, John felt a pull towards computer science and pursued a career in software architecture. Although the two paths may seem unrelated, John says his work in software strongly influences his artwork in terms of distilling complex systems without losing the magic and wonder. Today, John works from a large home studio with a fireplace, lots of natural light, and jazz playing in the background. Since 2010, John’s paintings have been displayed in over 90 juried exhibitions and published in leading art magazines and books.

Words that describe this painting: palm trees, seascape, beach, summer, sky, park bench, bicycle, tree, sand, shore, waves, season, relaxing, peaceful, calm, impressionism, acrylicpaint, travel, impressionism, seascape, travel, acrylic painting

Taking a Break
John Jaster
Acrylic painting on stretched canvas
Painting wraps around edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2023
24 in. h x 36 in. w x 1.5 in. d
4 lbs. 2 oz.