By John O. Thomson
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant and emotive abstract composition featuring dynamic colliding colors that move across the horizontal and vertical plane, merging in the center with the addition of yellow hues and a big palpable energy, by John Thomson (American, b. 1941). Signed "thomson" in the lower right quadrant. Signed, dated 1972, and titled "Lata-to-do" on verso, along with "s.c." indicating that this piece was composed in Santa Cruz, California. Artist bio attached to verso. Presented in a wood slat frame with a white fillet. Image size: 30.5"H x 45.5"W. One of the artist's early sought after works.
John O. Thomson (American, b. 1941) currently lives in Santa Cruz, California and Mexico and works with several of California's designers and galleries. Thomson studied at the California College of Arts and Crafts, where he was awarded the Bachelor of Arts Degree, Master of Arts Degree, and California Teaching Credentials at Chico State University. He received his Master of Fine Arts Degree in Painting from the University of Guanajuato in Mexico and went on to teach at many institutes.
Thomson has exhibited in many galleries and shows throughout the world including: The Galleria Design Center in San Francisco, The Institute Allende Masters Show, Art Center of Saratoga, The Triton Museum of Santa Clara, The Northern California Art Exhibition, and the Castle Gallery and Cooper House Gallery of Santa Cruz, California.
John Thomson has also exhibited his artwork in many hotels, some of which include The Saint Francis Hotel in San Francisco, The Regency Hotel, and the Sheraton Palace Hotel. As well as teaching art, Thomson has also been a member of the Society of Western Artists, the El Dorado Artists Association, and the San Miguel Artists Association. His work is represented in numerous countries as well as Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bora Bora, Canada, England, France, Denmark, Japan, Holland, Guatemala, Mexico, New Zealand, Switzerland and Venezuela.
Education:
California College of Arts and Crafts 1959
Chico State College (BA Arts) 1960-1964
Instituto Allenda (Painting Scholarship) 1964-1965
University of Guanajuato,Mexico (MFA,printnaking)
Chico State University (Teaching Credential)
Chico State University (MA Painting) 1969-1970
Working Studios:
San Miguel de Allende,Mexico 1964-1965
Santa Cruz, California 1967-2010
Chico, California 1969-1970
Moorea, French Polynesia 1979
Newport, Rhode Island 1980
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands 1981
St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands 1987-1988
Bequia, St. Vincent the Grenadines 1988-1989
Yelapa, Mexico 1989-1992
Capitola, California 1990-1994
Ko Samui, Thailand 1992-1993
Carmel, California 1994
Monterey ,California 1995-1998
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1970s Abstract Expressionist John O. Thomson Paintings