Description
Great large abstract modernist painting (one of one) by John Thomson, Santa Cruz 12/1975. Fantastic work with vibrant colors and form. When I first saw this piece I thought of the French painter Marine Edith Crosta, known for her miniature tondi depicting stormy seascape's.
Period: circa 1975
Origin: Santa Cruz, Ca
Artist: John Thomson,Santa Cruz Ca
Condition: excellent original condition
Measurements: 48" x 36"
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Bio:
John Thomson is an abstract painter / gallery owner living in the Monterey Bay of California five months of the year, and in Mexico or the Caribbean where he lives and paints seven months of the year.
During the past forty years his paintings, drawings, prints, ceramics, and color photographs have been exhibited by many leading galleries and design firms through out the United States and abroad. Over 4000 of his abstract creations are represented in private and public collections.
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, Mexico 2006
Huatulco, Mexico 2006-2007
Yelapa, Mexico 1993-2010
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very good condition. Magical.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Canvas, Paint
Details:
Art Subjects: Abstract
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
Frame Type: Framed
Period: circa 1975
Origin: Santa Cruz, Ca
Artist: John Thomson,Santa Cruz Ca
Condition: excellent original condition
Measurements: 48" x 36"
*Our Guarantee: Items purchased online will arrive as described.
Bio:
John Thomson is an abstract painter / gallery owner living in the Monterey Bay of California five months of the year, and in Mexico or the Caribbean where he lives and paints seven months of the year.
During the past forty years his paintings, drawings, prints, ceramics, and color photographs have been exhibited by many leading galleries and design firms through out the United States and abroad. Over 4000 of his abstract creations are represented in private and public collections.
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, Mexico 2006
Huatulco, Mexico 2006-2007
Yelapa, Mexico 1993-2010
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very good condition. Magical.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Canvas, Paint
Details:
Art Subjects: Abstract
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
Frame Type: Framed
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Very good condition. Magical.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
36 x 48 x 3 in
1975 Vintage John Thompson Abstract Modernist Painting
Estimate $2,200-$3,980
Starting Bid
$1,100
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