Unavailable
H 64 in W 50 in
Coat of Many Colors-Canvas, Charcoal, Oil, Acrylic, Pastel, Spray Paint Portrait
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
. BIOGRAPHY John Paul Kesling (b. 1980 Ashland, KY) was born and raised in the Ohio River Valley, spending
Acrylic, Canvas, Charcoal, Pastel, Oil, Spray Paint
Unavailable
H 64 in W 50 in
Long Neck #1- Canvas, Charcoal, Oil, Spray Paint, Portrait, Abstract, Pink, Blue
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
pastels such as green, blue, pink, yellow, and red. BIOGRAPHY John Paul Kesling (b. 1980 Ashland, KY
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil, Spray Paint
Unavailable
H 64 in W 50 in
Long Neck James- Canvas, Charcoal, Oil, Spray Paint, Green, Blue, Yellow, Pink
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
uses blue, green, yellow, and pink. BIOGRAPHY John Paul Kesling (b. 1980 Ashland, KY) was born and
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil, Spray Paint
Unavailable
H 66 in W 84 in
The Very Last Day- Acrylic, Canvas, Oil, Spray Paint, Portrait, Figure, Abstract
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
. Bio John Paul Kesling was born and raised in the Ohio River Valley in Ashland, Kentucky in 1980
Acrylic, Canvas, Oil, Spray Paint
Unavailable
H 110 in W 65.5 in
Pietà (Brenda)-Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Charcoal, Fabric, Pastel, Pencil, Portrait
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
checkerboard pattern in black and white sits behind the figure. Bio John Paul Kesling was born and raised in
Canvas, Acrylic, Fabric, Charcoal, Pastel, Pencil
Unavailable
H 26 in W 32 in
Pony Daddy- Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Paint, Nude Figure, Portrait, Pink, Orange
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
and orange. John Paul Kesling was born and raised in the Ohio River Valley in Ashland, Kentucky in
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil
Unavailable
H 24 in W 18 in
Multitude-Acrylic Paint, Charcoal, Oil Crayon, Oil Paint, Spray Paint, Landscape
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
things to impress a boy or a girl and that seems pretty okay too." Artist: John Paul Kesling (b.1980
Charcoal, Oil Crayon, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Unavailable
H 18 in W 24 in
Zion- Pink, Linen, Oil Crayon, Paint, Landscape, Green, Orange, Violet, Yellow
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
humans mostly make things to impress a boy or a girl and that seems pretty okay too." Artist: John Paul
Linen, Oil Crayon, Oil
Unavailable
H 16 in W 12 in
Rancho Mirage- Acrylic Paint, Wood Panel, Landscape, Green, Blue, Nature, Yellow
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
humans mostly make things to impress a boy or a girl and that seems pretty okay too." Artist: John Paul
Acrylic, Wood Panel
Unavailable
H 16 in W 12 in
Rancho Mirage 3- Acrylic Paint, House Paint, Wood Panel, Pink, Landscape, Red
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
humans mostly make things to impress a boy or a girl and that seems pretty okay too." Artist: John Paul
House Paint, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Unavailable
H 40 in W 40 in
New Life- Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Paper, Spray Paint, Figurative, Abstract, Sport
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
pretty okay too." Artist: John Paul Kesling (b.1980) was born and raised on the banks of the Ohio River
Canvas, Paper, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Unavailable
H 18 in W 24 in
California- Acrylic Paint, Charcoal, Linen, Oil Crayon, Oil Paint, Spray Paint
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
pretty okay too." Artist: John Paul Kesling was born and raised on the banks of the Ohio River, spending
Linen, Charcoal, Oil Crayon, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Unavailable
H 18.5 in W 17.25 in
Meg- Canvas, Laid Paper, Oil Paint, Portrait, Gold, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
, green, and blue. John Paul Kesling was born and raised in the Ohio River Valley in Ashland, Kentucky in
Canvas, Oil, Laid Paper
Unavailable
H 80 in W 70 in
Americana- Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Oil Paint, Portrait, Figure, Pink, Yellow
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
the end, though, I think we all just make stuff to impress a boy or girl.” Bio John Paul Kesling was
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Unavailable
H 32 in W 43 in
The Swimming Hole- Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Paint, Pink, Blue, Violet, Pink, Green
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
uses pink, violet, blue, green, and yellow. John Paul Kesling was born and raised in the Ohio River
Charcoal, Oil, Canvas
Unavailable
H 64 in W 50 in
Long Neck Meg- Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Paint, Spray Paint, Abstract Portrait
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
John Paul Kesling was born and raised on the banks of the Ohio River, spending much of his time
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil, Spray Paint
Unavailable
H 64 in W 50 in
Long Neck Katie- Acrylic, Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Paint, Oil Pastel, Portrait
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
, and reds. John Paul Kesling was born and raised on the banks of the Ohio River, spending much of his
Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic Polymer, Oil Pastel, Oil
Unavailable
H 64 in W 50 in
Precious Gorgeous Ralf- Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Paint, Pastel, Spray Paint, Violet
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
, green, black, and red. John Paul Kesling was born and raised on the banks of the Ohio River, spending
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Oil, Spray Paint
Unavailable
H 10 in Dm 10 in
What We Leave Behind is Weird- Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Landscape, Violet, Black
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
, black, red, green, and white. John Paul Kesling was born and raised on the banks of the Ohio River
Canvas, Acrylic
Unavailable
H 66 in W 61 in
Big Flowers- Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Graphite, Oil Crayon, Oil Paint, Pastel
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
, pink, yellow, orange, and green. John Paul Kesling was born and raised on the banks of the Ohio River
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Pastel, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Graphite
Unavailable
H 10 in W 8 in
Dear Flowers- Acrylic Paint, Panel, Pastel, Flowers, Abstract, Still Life, Green
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
employed by the artist are violet, yellow, green, orange, and gray. John Paul Kesling was born and raised
Pastel, Acrylic, Panel
Unavailable
H 14 in W 11 in
Dear Flowers, I'm Sorry You're Dead- Color Pencil, Graphite, Oil Paint, Pastel
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
vibrant pink, green, violet, blue, and yellow. John Paul Kesling was born and raised on the banks of the
Pastel, Oil, Panel, Color Pencil, Graphite
Unavailable
H 20 in W 16 in
Fleur Du Jour: Part Deux- Acrylic Paint, Spray Paint, Canvas, Abstract, Flowers
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
used are violet, yellow, green, and blue. John Paul Kesling was born and raised on the banks of the
Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Unavailable
H 12 in W 12 in
Finding Flowers- Oil Paint, Panel, Still Life, Abstract, Flowers, Blue, Pink
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
employed by the artist are violet, blue, pink, green, and yellow. John Paul Kesling was born and raised on
Oil, Panel
Unavailable
H 14 in W 11 in
From the Bottom of the Flowers, You Can See Forever- Acrylic Paint, Panel, Blue
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
This abstract landscape acrylic painting on panel depicts flowers mainly in blue and green. John
Acrylic, Panel
Unavailable
H 28 in W 22 in
Another Flower Painting- Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Graphite, Still Life, Pink, Blue
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
such as pink, violet, blue, orange, yellow, and green. John Paul Kesling was born and raised on the
Canvas, Acrylic, Graphite
Unavailable
H 16 in W 14 in
Climbed a Hill Just to Feel Some Gravity- Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Pastel, Pencil
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
, pink, violet, and yellow. John Paul Kesling was born and raised on the banks of the Ohio River
Canvas, Pastel, Acrylic, Pencil, Pigment
Unavailable
H 48 in W 36 in
Valley of Hope and Jokes- Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Spray Paint, Pink, Blue, Yellow
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
. Artist Bio: John Paul Kesling (b.1980) was born and raised on the banks of the Ohio River, spending much
Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Unavailable
H 48 in W 48 in
Feeling- Acrylic, Canvas, Charcoal, Fabric, Oil Crayon, Paint, Pigment, Portrait
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
'.” – Excerpt of Tippy Toes Exhibition Statement. Artist Bio: John Paul Kesling (b.1980) was born and raised on
Fabric, Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Crayon, Oil, Acrylic, Pigment
Unavailable
H 54 in W 64 in
My Dog Just Likes Me Because I'm Full Of Bones- Acrylic Paint, Burlap, Green
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
Statement. Artist Bio: John Paul Kesling (b.1980) was born and raised on the banks of the Ohio River
Burlap, Acrylic
Unavailable
H 16 in W 12 in
My Dog Deserves Everything- Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Portrait, Pink, Blue, Green
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
Statement. Artist: John Paul Kesling (b.1980) was born and raised on the banks of the Ohio River, spending
Canvas, Acrylic
Unavailable
H 48 in W 48 in
Dearly Beloved- Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Charcoal, Crayon, Oil, Landscape, Figure
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
Statement. Artist Bio: John Paul Kesling (b.1980) was born and raised on the banks of the Ohio River
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Crayon, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Unavailable
H 24 in W 18 in
Swimming Hole in Early Autumn- Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Figurative, Landscape
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
. Artist Bio: John Paul Kesling (b.1980) was born and raised on the banks of the Ohio River, spending much
Canvas, Acrylic
Unavailable
H 18 in W 24 in
Crabbe Tigers- Acrylic Paint, Board, Pink, Sports, Figure, Portrait, Basketball
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
. Artist Bio: John Paul Kesling (b.1980) was born and raised on the banks of the Ohio River, spending much
Acrylic, Board
Birth of Athena
Located in Nashville, TN
John Paul Kesling was born and raised on the banks of the Ohio River, spending much of his time
Cotton, Thread
Unavailable
H 72 in W 48 in
Maine Overgrowth- Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Oil Paint, Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue
By Georganna Greene
Located in Nashville, TN
gray. Its style is abstract and contemporary. John Paul Kesling was born and raised on the banks of
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Baby John
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
Statement John Paul Kesling paints intuitively and prolifically, his works pieced together like
Acrylic, Panel
Joshua Tree Dreaming
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
John Paul Kesling Statement "Music, foggy memories, a new tube of paint, conversations, a comedy
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Big Searcher
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
John Paul Kesling Statement "Music, foggy memories, a new tube of paint, conversations, a comedy
Birch, Oil, Panel, Pencil
Boyz II Boots
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
John Paul Kesling Statement "Music, foggy memories, a new tube of paint, conversations, a comedy
Canvas, Oil
Bledsoe
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
Statement John Paul Kesling paints intuitively and prolifically, his works pieced together like
Acrylic, Panel
Trout Farm
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
Statement John Paul Kesling paints intuitively and prolifically, his works pieced together like
Acrylic, Canvas, Oil
Chattanooga
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
Statement John Paul Kesling paints intuitively and prolifically, his works pieced together like
Acrylic, Panel
Jen and Reba
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
Statement John Paul Kesling paints intuitively and prolifically, his works pieced together like
Wood, Pastel, Acrylic
Empathy Ride
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
Bio John Paul Kesling was born and raised in the Ohio River Valley in Ashland, Kentucky in 1980
Canvas, Oil
Disney Cruise
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
Bio John Paul Kesling was born and raised in the Ohio River Valley in Ashland, Kentucky in 1980
Acrylic, Linen, Oil
Daniels Fork
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
are still a-tryin'.” – Excerpt of Tippy Toes Exhibition Statement. Artist Bio: John Paul Kesling (b
Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Charcoal, Pigment
Sold
H 54 in W 64 in
Hannah (a painting for the kid I never had)-Paint, Canvas, Charcoal, Fabric, Oil
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
are still a-tryin'.” – Excerpt of Tippy Toes Exhibition Statement. Artist Bio: John Paul Kesling (b
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Fabric, Charcoal, House Paint, Spray Paint, Pencil
Quilted Kiss
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
. Artist Bio: John Paul Kesling (b.1980) was born and raised on the banks of the Ohio River, spending much
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel, Pastel, Oil, Spray Paint
Cat Head
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
John Paul Kesling Statement "Music, foggy memories, a new tube of paint, conversations, a comedy
Fabric, Canvas, Charcoal, Pastel, Oil, Pencil
Big Searcher and Boyz II Boots for Jamie
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
) John Paul Kesling Statement "Music, foggy memories, a new tube of paint, conversations, a comedy
Birch, Oil, Panel, Pencil
Sold
H 48 in W 48 in
Rosehill- Acrylic Paint, Burlap, Charcoal, Plywood, Abstract, Horse, Figure,
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
pink and yellow. BIOGRAPHY John Paul Kesling (b. 1980 Ashland, KY) was born and raised in the Ohio
Acrylic, Burlap, Plywood, Charcoal
John Paul Kesling was born and raised in the Ohio River Valley in Ashland, Kentucky in 1980, spending much of his youth outdoors. Kesling attended Morehead State University in Morehead, Kentucky for his BFA in Art and spent a semester in Europe studying art history. Kesling went on to receive an MFA in Painting from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2010. He spent the next six years immersed in the NYC art scene while living in Brooklyn. In March 2016, Kesling attended a month-long artist residency at the Vermont Studio Center in Johnson, Vermont and realized how integral time, space and nature were to his studio practice. In July of that year, he relocated to Madison, Tennessee, where he currently lives and works. Kesling now has a dog.
Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.
Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.
Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.
No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel.
Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color?
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