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John Thomson Paintings

American, 1941-1840
Thomson lives and paints in California, Mexico and the Caribbean. His paintings, drawings, prints, ceramics, and color photographs have been exhibited by many leading galleries and design firms throughout the United States, and abroad. Over 4000 of his abstract creations are represented in private, and public collections around the world. Thomson earned his BA in Arts, 1964 from Chico State College and MA in Painting, 1970, from Chico State University.
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Artist: John Thomson
China Patch Abstract Painting, Oil on Canvas, Signed, 41x41 Inches
China Patch Abstract Painting, Oil on Canvas, Signed, 41x41 Inches

China Patch Abstract Painting, Oil on Canvas, Signed, 41x41 Inches

By John Thomson

Located in Soquel, CA

Compelling and vibrant oil abstract work by Monterey Bay artist and gallery owner John O. Thomson. Signed lower right. Signed on verso John O Thomson and titled "China Patch 6-5-11 S...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist John Thomson Paintings

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