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.
Eaton Canyon, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
This is an old plein air oil paining I did of Eaton Canyon in Pasadena, California. I am not sure of the date but I think it's around 1995. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece...
Oil
Lemon tree in the backyard, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
I have been painting this lemon tree in the backyard a lot during the quarantine. Spray paint, acrylic and oil on Canvas. If you look at the left window, you can see my portrait. :: ...
Oil
Palm perspective number 4, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Based on the rows of palm trees that are all over Los Angeles. Oil, spray paint and acrylic on Canvas. :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This piece comes with an official certificate of...
Acrylic
Palm Perspective #5, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
I always liked seeing the palm trees going into the horizon and thought it would be interesting to capture that feeling on a triangle shaped canvas. :: Painting :: Impressionist ::...
Oil
San Francisco Bay from Skyline BLVD, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Plein air oil painting of the San Francisco Bay from Skyline Blvd in Oakland, California. I am not sure the exact date but I think it was around 1995. :: Painting :: Impressionist ::...
Oil
$1,284
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 1.97 in
Autumn Northsea 2 - 21st Century Contemporary landscape painting
By Joost Verhagen
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Joost Verhagen Autumn Northsea 2 45 x 55 cm Acrylic paint on canvas We ship worldwide for free in a wooden crate, framed as seen on the pictures. Because of the constantly changing...
Canvas, Acrylic
Remembering Plains no. 54
By Alyson Kinkade
Located in Loveland, CO
Remembering Plains no.54 by Alyson Kinkade 8" x 8" oil on linen ©2021 gallery wrapped, black sides The allure of the horizon of the Great Plains, where waves of colors meet sky. AB...
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
La Madeleine
By Michel Pabois
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
The painting is done by French painter Michel PABOIS (b. 1939). Signed lower right . It has a beautiful gold frame made in Italy.
Oil
$1,870
H 40 in W 83 in
Vivid Blossoming Arcs II Triptych, Acrylic on Watercolor Paper, 2025
By Natalia Roman
Located in Barcelona, ES
“Vivid Blossoming Arcs II” is a striking triptych that channels the spirit of the Bauhaus movement through precise geometric composition and a masterful command of color. Each panel ...
Paper, Oil, Acrylic
$1,975
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
Fields - Modern Contemporary Atmospheric Landscape
By Grzegorz Wójcik
Located in Salzburg, AT
A few words of the artist about his art: When i painting landscapes, I usually choose simple geometric arrangements, contrasts of verticals and levels. I juxtapose the smooth surfac...
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
$1,500
H 17.25 in W 23.25 in D 1 in
Edward Glafke 'Bird Rock' Pebble Beach Impressionist Seascape Painting
By Edward Glafke
Located in San Rafael, CA
Edward Glafke (American 1925- 1997) Bird Rock, 1990 Oil on canvas Signed lower left 'Ed Glafke' Signed, titled and dated on the verso 15in H x 21in L In a giltwood vintage frame: 17...
Canvas, Oil
Rocky Inlet, Monhegan, Maine
By George Adomeit
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Rocky Inlet, Monhegan, Maine Oil on canvas mounted on phenolic resin, c. 1940 Unsigned Signed with the estate stamp on the reverse (see photo) Condition: Excellent, recently cleaned ...
Oil
$5,228
H 39.38 in W 55.12 in D 1.97 in
Serenity - 21st Century Contemporary Dutch landscape painting
By Joost Verhagen
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Joost Verhagen Serenity 100 x 140 cm Acrylic paint on canvas Shipping on a roll in a tube we can offer, worldwide, for free. We also ship worldwide in a wooden crate, framed as see...
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,888
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 1.97 in
Save Haven 6 - 21st Century Contemporary landscape painting
By Joost Verhagen
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Joost Verhagen Save Haven 6 45 x 85 cm Acrylic paint on canvas We ship worldwide for free in a wooden crate, framed as seen on the pictures. Because of the constantly changing pric...
Canvas, Acrylic
$20,000
H 30.25 in W 36.25 in
San Tropez Port: American Impressionist Oil on Canvas, Circa 1920
By Alexander L. Warshawsky
Located in Fairlawn, OH
The Port of San Tropez Oil on canvas, c. 1920 Signed lower right corner (see photo) Condition: Excellent, professionally cleaned Image/Canvas size: 25 3/4 x 32 inches Frame size: 30...
Oil
$3,369
H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 0.79 in
Between the Landscape and Geometry - Modern Woven and Painted Abstract Artwork
By Marta Pokojowczyk
Located in Salzburg, AT
Between the Landscape and Geometry, hand weaving, linen yarn, wool, acrylic textile paint, 70 x 65 cm, 2024. There is a second painting from this series - my other article here, mat...
Textile, Cotton, Linen, Yarn, Acrylic, Wool
$1,103
H 13.39 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
Light 18 September - Modern Minimalistic Landscape Painting, Sea View
By Robert Motelski
Located in Salzburg, AT
Robert Motelski's paintings are exceptional visions of nature, visions of space which surrounds us. They tell about being, fate and passing. They depend on the season of year, the ti...
Canvas, Acrylic
Above The Hollywood Bowl, Acrylic Painting On Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
This is a beautiful one-of-a-kind original plein air painting above the Hollywoord Bowl. It is ready to hang.
Acrylic