JoAnn Golenia

Star Players, Original Painting

2023

Artist Comments
Cows graze outside a red barn, with wheat fields stretching into the distance. The bright sun casts high-contrast shadows, while the muted sky accentuates the vibrancy of the landscape. The composition captures the brilliant colors of a summer day.

About the Artist
Artist John Jaster paints in a style he describes as realistic impressions, capturing colorful views of his adventures across the Americas. "People 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...

Artist Comments
With sunlight streaming in from the left, the trees engage in a playful banter about who gets the spotlight. Overlooking a small pond alongside the shrubs, th...

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Artist John Jaster offers a playfully rendered forest filled with tall trees in vibrant hues of red, green, and blue. In his process, John creates stunning co...

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A flat, snowy field surrounds a bright red schoolhouse and a barn. The pale winter sun casts soft shadows across the land while patches of dead grass emerge f...