By John Jaster
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Slender birch trees stand in the foreground, their golden leaves glowing in the sunlight. The sun sets in the background, casting a vibrant orange and yellow glow that reflects on the still water below. The cool tones of the distant hills balance the bright and warm colors of the sky.
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art John Jaster Landscape Paintings