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Wesley Johnson Abstract Paintings

American, b. 1934

Wesley Johnson was born in Ojai, California, in 1934 and educated at Ventura College and the University of California, Santa Barbara. He was also a pupil of Howard Warshaw and Andre L'Hote. The cubist style of Warshaw, combined with the airy and light feeling of impressionism and the abstraction of expression, influenced Johnson's style of painting. His paintings often contain large, sweeping strokes, but subtle use of color that is evocative of his spontaneous, non-objective style. Johnson also has been widely exhibited throughout the Western United States. He has received many awards for his art, including the prestigious James D. Phelan Award for Literature and Art.

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Artist: Wesley Johnson
"My Two Windows" Oil Painting on Canvas by Wesley Johnson
"My Two Windows" Oil Painting on Canvas by Wesley Johnson

"My Two Windows" Oil Painting on Canvas by Wesley Johnson

By Wesley Johnson

Located in Pasadena, CA

In this composition, Californian artist Wesley Johnson invites us to contemplative stillness. The abstract essence of this work flourishes into a living entity, enriched by a blend o...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Wesley Johnson Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Large Light Abstract Painting in a Gild Frame by Wesley Johnson
Large Light Abstract Painting in a Gild Frame by Wesley Johnson

Large Light Abstract Painting in a Gild Frame by Wesley Johnson

By Wesley Johnson

Located in Pasadena, CA

In a poetic gesture and controlled chaos, this artwork by American painter Wesley Johnson navigates between dissolution and recomposition, offering an immersive, rhythmic exploration...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Wesley Johnson Abstract Paintings

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Untitled Abstract Expressionist Painting Ojai California Artist Wesley Johnson
Untitled Abstract Expressionist Painting Ojai California Artist Wesley Johnson

Untitled Abstract Expressionist Painting Ojai California Artist Wesley Johnson

By Wesley Johnson

Located in Surfside, FL

A listed California painter, muralist, and teacher, Wesley Johnson was born in Ojai, California in 1934, and educated at Ventura College and the University of California, Santa Barba...

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20th Century Abstract Expressionist Wesley Johnson Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Purple Spirals" Abstract Geometric Gouache by Wesley Johnson
"Purple Spirals" Abstract Geometric Gouache by Wesley Johnson

"Purple Spirals" Abstract Geometric Gouache by Wesley Johnson

By Wesley Johnson

Located in Pasadena, CA

Purple Spirals is an abstract geometric gouache artwork by Californian artist Wesley Johnson, tuned into the profound layers of its vibrations. At first glance, the composition reso...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Geometric Wesley Johnson Abstract Paintings

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Find a wide variety of authentic Wesley Johnson abstract paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Wesley Johnson in oil paint, paint, canvas and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Wesley Johnson abstract paintings, so small editions measuring 31 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Karen Lastre, Leslie Luverne Anderson, and Vera Simons. Wesley Johnson abstract paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,200 and tops out at $2,600, while the average work can sell for $2,400.