John O. Thomson Abstract Paintings

Expressive and vibrant composition by John Thomson (American, b. 1941). Signed "thomson" in the center right. Signed, dated, and titled on verso (j thomson 2/19/78 "Two-Bee"), along with "36X48" and "s.c." indicating that this piece was composed in Santa Cruz, California. Artist's card attached to verso. Presented in a wood slat frame with a white fillet. Image size: 36"H x 48"W. One of John'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 has also 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 Isla Mujeres...

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 Isla Mujeres...

A bold red on red diptych entitled "Swift Kick" by John O. Thomson (American, b.1941). Oil paint and paper collage. John O. Thomson is an abstract painter/gallery owner living on the...

Oil, paper, ink and collage all come together in this painting entitled "Brown Pudden" by John O. Thomson (American, b.1941). Bold areas of metallic and non-metallic gold tones are p...

Bright and unusual colors combine in this beautiful painting titled "Columna de Kahlo" by John O. Thomson (American, b. 18941). John O. Thomson is an abstract painter/gallery owner l...

Abstract titled "Be-sides" by John O. Thomson(American, 20th century). Oil on canvas abstract painting. John O. Thomson is an abstract painter/gallery owner living on the Monterey B...