An artist, television show host and widely recognized online celebrity, California-based American painter John Kilduff is known for his distinctive style, which can be described as a merge of Impressionism and Pop art. His paintings offer a lighthearted and relatable look at contemporary life, and feature everything from beach hats and sneakers to soup cans and beer bottles.
In 1987, Kilduff earned his BFA from the Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles. He also studied comedy at The Groundlings Theatre & School and the Los Angeles City College, in addition to getting his MFA from UCLA in 2008.
Kilduff came into the spotlight in 2001 when he began hosting a cable-access television show called Let's Paint TV, calling himself "Mr. Let's Paint." The show's live episodes typically involve Kilduff painting while he performs other activities, like playing ping pong, running on a treadmill or cooking. In 2006, he began uploading clips of the show to YouTube, which garnered worldwide attention. The series is now broadcast online.
Kilduff has made numerous other television appearances over the years, including the Tyra Banks Show, where he painted Banks’s portrait live. In 2006, he painted David Hasselhoff on the red carpet of the VH1 Big Awards and also appeared on season two of America's Got Talent.
Ever the entertainer, Kilduff frequently holds in-person painting shows. In 2016, a show called "Bakery" at the Daniel Rolnik Gallery in Santa Monica was designed to mimic the look of a small pastry shop and, as Kilduff created paintings of a range of sweet treats for the event, it earned comparisons to the works of sculptor Claes Oldenburg and Wayne Thiebaud.
Kilduff lives and works in Los Angeles.
On 1stDibs, find original John Kilduff oil paintings, watercolor works and more.
Under curfew in Puerto Rico #2, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Plein air watercolor painted while under curfew in Caguas, Puerto Rico in March 2020. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity si...
Watercolor
Soup Section, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil painting of the soup section at Jons supermarket in Van Nuys, California. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by ...
Oil
Ox-Bow Sunset, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Plein air watercolor of the sun setting from Ox-bow in Saugatuck, Michigan. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by th...
Watercolor
Goya's Nude Maja on a can of beans, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Painting of a famous Goya painting on a can of Goya beans. Oil and spray paint on can. :: Painting :: Pop-Art :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signe...
Oil
San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge at night, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Large painting of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge at night from Treasure Island. Oil, oil sticks, acrylic, spray paint on canvas. :: Painting :: Americana :: This piece comes wi...
Oil
Empty 12 pack, Painting, Oil on Other
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil on burlap mounted on cardboard. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: No :: Signed...
Oil
Ezy Mart, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Large painting of an Ezy Mart in Melbourne, Australia. Oil and Oil sticks on canvas. Painting will be shipped rolled in tube. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an...
Oil
Empty 6 packs on the sidewalk, Painting, Oil on Other
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil on linen. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: No :: Signed: Yes :: Signature Loc...
Oil
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Swanston Street view from Princes Bridge, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Pap
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Plein air watercolor of Swanston Street from Princes Bridge in Melbourne, Australia. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity sig...
Watercolor
Kitten in fig tree #2, Painting, Oil on Other
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil and oil stick on burlap mounted on cardboard. The cardboard is warped but will flatten out. Will need to have it framed. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an ...
Oil
Kitten in fig tree #3, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil and Oil stick on linen of a kitten (Silver) in a fig tree #3. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :...
Oil
Los Angeles 114 degrees, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
View of Los Angeles ( Valley) from above during a heat wave. Featured in an upcoming movie. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authentic...
Oil
Street palms, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil on large canvas of an imaginary street view of palm trees. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: R...
Oil
Lifeguard Tower Malibu, Painting, Watercolor on Paper
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Plein air watercolor of the Lifeguard Tower in front of Malibu Seafood restaurant in Malibu, California. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate...
Watercolor
Beer Aisle, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Beer aisle of the local supermarket. Posca markers on linen, mounted on wood. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by ...
Acrylic
Above Santa Monica, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
View overlooking the Santa Monica coastline. Spray paint, Acrylic and Acrylic Markers on burlap mounted on wood. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official cer...
Acrylic
Overlooking the Valley, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
View overlooking the valley from Mulholland Drive. Posca markers on linen, mounted on cardboard. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of auth...
Acrylic
Kitten on window sill, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Large acrylic painting of a kitten in the window sill. Painting will be shipped rolled up in a tube. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of...
Acrylic
untitled abstract #1, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Untitled experiment number 1. Acrylic and markers on canvas board. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Re...
Acrylic
Silver in the Sun, Painting, Acrylic on Paper
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Portrait of Silver in the Sun. Acrylic and markers on Matt board. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :...
Acrylic
Godzilla, Painting, Acrylic on Paper
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Painting of Godzilla. Acrylic and markers on Matt board. :: Painting :: Street Art :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to H...
Acrylic
Silver in the Sun #2, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Painting of a kitten in the Sun. Oil and oil sticks on canvas. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: R...
Oil
Commanders vs Lions, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Painted while watching the Commanders-Lions playoff game. :: Painting :: Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready ...
Oil
Eagles vs Rams, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Painted while watching the Eagles-Rams playoff game. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: N...
Oil
Bills vs Ravens, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Painting while watching the Bills-Ravens playoff game. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: ...
Oil
Super Bowl Eagles vs Chiefs, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Painted while watching the Super Bowl. Note: I ended up poking a tiny hole in the canvas with the palette knife. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certif...
Oil
Silver the cat, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Painting of my cat Silver. I used a pallet knife to make this, so the painting is very thick. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authent...
Oil
Strip mall Victory Blvd, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Large acrylic painting of a strip mall on Victory Blvd in Los Angeles. Painting will be shipped rolled in a tube. Will have to re-stretch it. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This pi...
Acrylic
Jacob wrestling the angel, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Painting of Jacob wrestling the angel in a wrestling match. Painting will be shipped rolled up in a tube. Circa 2015. :: Painting :: Gothic-Medieval :: This piece comes with an off...
Oil
Arco gas station, Painting, Acrylic on Other
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Painting of a gas station-minimart in Los Angeles. Acrylic on cardboard, wood and wire. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity ...
Acrylic
Backyard Sunset, Painting, Acrylic on Other
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Plein air painting of my backyard. Acrylic on Cardboard. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready t...
Acrylic
Mini Mall, Painting, Acrylic on Other
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Acrylic on cardboard, wood and wire painting of the mini mall here in Los Angeles. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signe...
Acrylic
Kitten in the cactus garden, Painting, Acrylic on Paper
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Acrylic on paper painting of a kitten in the cactus garden. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Read...
Acrylic
Los Angeles City grid with palms, Painting, Acrylic on Paper
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Acrylic on paper painting of a made up view of Los Angeles. :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Read...
Acrylic
Police pursuit of motorcyclist, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Painting of a police pursuit of a motorcyclist. Acrylic on unstretched canvas. Painting can either be hung as is or could be mounted onto stretchers. Shipped rolled. :: Painting :: I...
Acrylic
Magazine rack at JoAnne's #2, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Large acrylic painting of the magazine rack at JoAnne's fabric store. Painting is painted to the edge and will need to be mounted to gator board or panel. Shipped rolled. :: Painting...
Acrylic
Backyard hollyhocks #2, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Large acrylic painting done in the studio of the hollyhocks in my backyard. Painting shipped rolled. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of...
Acrylic
Magazine rack at JoAnnes fabric store, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Large acrylic painting of the magazine rack at JoAnnes fabric store. Painting will be shipped rolled. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate o...
Acrylic
Silver on screen, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Large acrylic painting of Silver the cat on the window screen looking out the window. Painting is painted to the edge and should be mounted to panel. Though there is enough room to s...
Acrylic
Paramount Ranch Malibu, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
I painted this on location ( Plein air) over 10 years ago but recently reworked it. :: Painting :: Americana :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed b...
Oil
Eden Canyon view, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Painting of the view of Eden Canyon in the East Bay off of the 580 freeway overpass. Circa 2010. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of au...
Oil
Silver on Screen, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Painting of my cat Silver on the window screen. I did a larger version of this too. Acrylic on canvas panel. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certifi...
Acrylic
Succulents, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Large acrylic painting of succulents. Painting shipped rolled. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: R...
Acrylic
Point Dume, Malibu, Painting, Watercolor on Paper
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Plein air watercolor painting of Point Dume in Malibu, California. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist ...
Watercolor
Blue #2, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of "Blue #2," a large abstract painting that invites contemplation and adds a touch of modern elegance to any space. This original artwork f...
Acrylic
Citygrid, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Large oil painting of a view overlooking the city grid of Los Angeles. I painted a smaller version that was used in an upcoming movie. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece come...
Oil
Jet Jaguar and Godzilla, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Image size is 42" x 66". Shipped rolled. Will need to frame or display as is. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the a...
Acrylic
Chips, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil painting of the chips isle at Jons Supermarket here in Van Nuys, California. :: Painting :: Americana :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by t...
Oil
St John's Cathedral, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
This painting is based on a sketch of the inside of St John's Cathedral in Den Bosch in the Netherlands. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate...
Oil
Coke Bottle, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Still life of an old Coke bottle. Watercolor on Arches cold pressed 140 lb watercolor paper. :: Painting :: Pop-Art :: This piece comes with an offici...
Watercolor
Big Sur on Yupo Paper, Painting, Acrylic on Paper
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Acrylic and spray paint on yupo paper. I have been enjoying working on this synthetic paper lately. The colors tend to pop. :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This piece comes with an of...
Acrylic
Parking lot, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Large painting of a parking lot here in Los Angeles, California. Spray paint, acrylic and oil on canvas. :: Painting :: Fine Art :: This piece comes with an official certificate of a...
Acrylic
Portrait of osculating fan while on treadmill, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Still life portrait of an osculating fan while running on a treadmill. Streamed live on my Youtube channel: letspainttv :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an off...
Oil
Planes landing into Burbank 4-4-22, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
On April 4, 2022 I painted the airplanes landing into Burbank airport from my backyard. 25 canvas panels mounted on a wood frame. :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This piece comes with...
Oil
Riding subway in NYC, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
I did a series of paintings in the studio based on sketches I did while riding the New York subways this summer (2016). :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an offic...
Oil
El Escambron Beach, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Plein air watercolor of El Escambron Beach in San Juan, Puerto Rico. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artis...
Watercolor
Cow Cat, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
I did a Kickstarter project where I painted 100 cat portraits. This is one of those paintings. :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authen...
Oil
Under curfew in Puerto Rico #1, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Plein air watercolor of some ginger plants while under curfew in Puerto Rico, March 2020. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticit...
Watercolor
Rush hour on the westside, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Rush hour on the westside of Los Angeles. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: ...
Oil
Cabo Rojo view Puerto Rico, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Plein air watercolor of cliffs and the Ocean in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the ar...
Watercolor