Winter Song

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John Maxon
Winter Song
2020

About the Item

'Winter Song'. 48 x 60 inches, Painted in 2020 in oil on canvas. A vibrant lush work of original art that is wired and ready to hang and enjoy. John Maxon has developed an expansive view of nature and the spiritual essence it imbues. His delight in the effects of light and color led him to the decision to become an artist at the young age of 15. His natural ability was encouraged, and at 16 he began figurative art classes with Howard Brodie, the artist well know for his WWII correspondence, drawings and the Watergate trial drawings. Maxon spent his youthful days painting in the fields behind Stanford University, and was fortunate to be exposed to and to study the works of Nathan Oliviera, Wayne Thiebaud and David Park during those formitive years. He attended San Jose State University, and apprenticed for Sam Richardson and John Battenberg, primarily learning sculpture techniques. It was here that he first witnessed the actual workings of the art world. These great artists, the school of painting, and the movement that was happening in the San Francisco Bay area during the late 60s and early 70s were strong influences to John, and his work began to reflect the style and perceptions of this period. With Roy DeForest, William T. Wiley, and Wayne Thiebaud in graduate school at the University of California, Davis, John explored many variations of techniques and styles. The exposure to these highly successful, professional, famous artists of that period gave John a stronger awareness of the degree of dedication and strength required to make painting a career. It was during this time that John knew that his sole profession would be as an artist, as aside from teaching art occasionally, this has remained true. The following eight years were spent perfecting his techniques and co-founding Mount Madonna Center for Creative Arts & Sciences, a successful alternative private school in the mountains above Santa Cruz, California. He exhibited in the Bay Area sporadically, but it was not until the early 80s that he began to show his work on a much more serious and wider format. Capturing the eye of many well known corporate and private collectors, his abstract landscapes conveyed a sense of spirit, offering a unique perspective on the patterns and contours of the Earth. His manner is free-flowing, and this is reflected in his paintings. From Andra Norris Gallery in California.

Creator:
John Maxon (American)
Creation Year:
2020
Dimensions:
Height: 48 in (121.92 cm)Width: 60 in (152.4 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
Medium:
Canvas,Linen,Cotton Canvas,Oil
Movement & Style:
Contemporary
Period:
21st Century
Condition:
Artist signed, dated, titled verso and signature at front.
Gallery Location:
Burlingame, CA
Reference Number:
Seller: MAXJ37631stDibs: LU37537278142