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Jon Blanchette Figurative Paintings

American, British, 1908-1987

Jon Blanchette was born in Somerset, England, in 1908. He immigrated to Battle Creek, Michigan, in 1918. Artistically inclined at age six, he later studied at the Pittsburgh Art Institute, where he received his BA. In 1932, Blanchette moved to Los Angeles, where he painted, did the architectural design, interior decorating and stage sets for Fox Studios. In 1948, he settled in Aptos, California, where he painted fine art and taught privately. During the summers of 1965–75, Blanchette held workshops in Mendocino. A romantic realist, he was primarily an oil painter but was also proficient with pen & ink, watercolor, and silkscreen. Blanchette died in Aptos in 1987. He had a membership for the Santa Cruz Art League and Marin County Artists. Blanchette exhibited at Santa Cruz Women's Club, 1959, and stood first in the Santa Cruz County Art Competition, Aptos Art Center, 1965.

(Biography provided by Robert Azensky Fine Art)
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Artist: Jon Blanchette
Jon Blanchette Northern California Countryside Oil Painting, Mid-Century
Jon Blanchette Northern California Countryside Oil Painting, Mid-Century

Jon Blanchette Northern California Countryside Oil Painting, Mid-Century

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This charming Northern California landscape painting by American artist Jon Blanchette (1908–1987) captures the serene beauty of rural life in the mid-20th century. Painted circa 195...

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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Jon Blanchette Figurative Paintings

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Jon Blanchette “East Santa Cruz, California” Mid-Century Original Oil Painting
Jon Blanchette “East Santa Cruz, California” Mid-Century Original Oil Painting

Jon Blanchette “East Santa Cruz, California” Mid-Century Original Oil Painting

By Jon Blanchette

Located in Denver, CO

This vibrant mid-20th-century oil painting, “East Santa Cruz (California)” by noted California artist Jon Blanchette (1908–1987), beautifully captures the dramatic atmosphere of the coastal landscape. A luminous yellow farmhouse stands in striking contrast to a sweeping sky of deep gray storm clouds, creating a compelling interplay of serenity and impending weather. Blanchette’s refined brushwork and masterful use of color highlight his gift for evoking mood, light, and the quiet poetry of the California coast. Painted on canvas board, the work exemplifies Blanchette’s signature romantic realism, combining inviting detail with expressive atmospheric effects. The painting is professionally presented in a custom archival frame, enhancing its depth, texture, and timeless appeal. Framed size: 21 ¾ × 25 ¾ × 1 ½ inches Image size: 16 × 20 inches About the Artist Born in England, Jon Blanchette trained at the Pittsburgh Art...

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1950s American Modern Jon Blanchette Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Jon Blanchette “Barns in Soquel” – Mid-Century California Landscape Painting
Jon Blanchette “Barns in Soquel” – Mid-Century California Landscape Painting

Jon Blanchette “Barns in Soquel” – Mid-Century California Landscape Painting

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Located in Denver, CO

Barns in Soquel is a charming original mid-century oil painting by noted California artist Jon Blanchette (1908–1987). This signed oil on canvas board captures a tranquil rural scene...

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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Jon Blanchette Figurative Paintings

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Mid Century Portrait of Woman
Mid Century Portrait of Woman

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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Jon Blanchette Figurative Paintings

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Jon Blanchette “Harbor Master’s House, Santa Cruz” California Oil Painting
Jon Blanchette “Harbor Master’s House, Santa Cruz” California Oil Painting

Jon Blanchette “Harbor Master’s House, Santa Cruz” California Oil Painting

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This original vintage oil painting by Jon Blanchette (1908–1987), titled “Harbor Master’s House, Santa Cruz, California,” beautifully captures the charm of California’s coastline. Painted in the 1950s–1960s, this serene American Impressionist landscape depicts Santa Cruz’s coastal cottages, swaying palm trees, and tranquil harbor views, evoking the relaxed elegance of mid-century California life. Rendered in soft, harmonious tones of blue, green, beige, and white with warm accents of red and brown, Blanchette’s brushwork reflects his mastery of light and atmosphere. The painting is signed lower right and titled on the verso, and comes in a custom dark brown frame. Frame size: 31 × 27 inches Image size: 24 × 20 inches Born in England and raised in the U.S., Jon Blanchette studied at the Pittsburgh Art Institute and later settled in Santa Cruz, where he became known for his captivating Northern California landscape...

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20th Century American Impressionist Jon Blanchette Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Jon Blanchette, 1955 California Coastal Oil Painting, "Capitola, California"
Jon Blanchette, 1955 California Coastal Oil Painting, "Capitola, California"

Jon Blanchette, 1955 California Coastal Oil Painting, "Capitola, California"

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Mid Century Female Nude Figure, Sea Cliff Beach
Mid Century Female Nude Figure, Sea Cliff Beach

Mid Century Female Nude Figure, Sea Cliff Beach

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Located in Soquel, CA

Female nude figure at the beach by listed artist Jon Blanchette (American, 1908-1987). Presented in a wooden frame. Signed "Jon Blanchette" verso. Image size, 24"H x 18"W. Jon Blan...

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1950s American Impressionist Jon Blanchette Figurative Paintings

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Mid Century Portrait of Woman in Red Hat
Mid Century Portrait of Woman in Red Hat

Mid Century Portrait of Woman in Red Hat

By Jon Blanchette

Located in Soquel, CA

Mid Century portrait of a woman wearing red by Jon Blanchette (American, 1908-1987). Signed by the artist in the lower right corner. Canvas has been mounted on fiberboard. Unframed. ...

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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Jon Blanchette Figurative Paintings

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Mid Century Nude Study, Reclining Figure on Blue Original Oil
Mid Century Nude Study, Reclining Figure on Blue Original Oil

Mid Century Nude Study, Reclining Figure on Blue Original Oil

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Mid Century Nude Study, Reclining Figure on Blue in Oil on Board Mid Century nude study of a female figure in a reclining pose with a rich blue background by listed artist Jon Blanc...

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1960s Photorealist Jon Blanchette Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas, Illustration Board

Mid Century Figurative Landscape -- Aptos Village Apple Shed and Market
Mid Century Figurative Landscape -- Aptos Village Apple Shed and Market

Mid Century Figurative Landscape -- Aptos Village Apple Shed and Market

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Basking in the Sun - Mid Century Modern Multicolor Female Figurative

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1950s American Impressionist Jon Blanchette Figurative Paintings

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Mid Century Portrait -- Freckled Red Head Boy

Mid Century Portrait -- Freckled Red Head Boy

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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Jon Blanchette Figurative Paintings

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Jon Blanchette “Mendocino Hippies” – California Landscape & Counterculture Art

Jon Blanchette “Mendocino Hippies” – California Landscape & Counterculture Art

By Jon Blanchette

Located in Denver, CO

Mendocino Hippies is a tranquil and evocative original oil painting by acclaimed California artist Jon Blanchette (1908–1987). This peaceful camp scene features colorful tents nestle...

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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Jon Blanchette Figurative Paintings

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Oil

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