John Jenkins' Faves

There are more layers than what's shown

Recently I saw beautiful Van Gogh exhibition. I really enjoyed movement of his brush and vivid colours. It was more about energy and feelings than realistic details. I am always gravitating towards realism and always want to spend more and more time perfecting paintings like they are never really finished so this time I decided to challenge myself not to do that.

Basketball player (foward) New Mexico

"There is," said the marzipan pig, "such sweetness in me!" "The Marzipan Pig" by Russell Hoban is one of my favorite books. During the pandemic, @pgoedi from @communitybookstore read it and I drew it. Found it again and wanted to share it. This makes me want to draw live again. It is such a nerve racking thing and so fun!

Me and my sis playing barbershop, my poor mom was losing it

The flow of wet on wet watercolor with a little structure.

Black, black, black and black.

Made with gel ink pen for a future art book about mediterranean way of life. A little traditionnal turkish coffee on the way

Watercolour and coloured pencil on watercolour paper.

Just some random thoughts right now, trying to get back into drawing :)

For the moments I need to find focus.

Mandala Art

I find it awe-inspiring to watch crewed shuttles launch. This 3.5" x 4.5" acrylic on custom tiny canvas captures those first few moments after lift off. I used modeling paste to really emphasize the depth of the dust cloud, and I love that it adds a tactile element to it.

I've come to learnt of an acronym to help me move forward whenever Fear is holding me back. Fear is False Evidence Appearing Real.

Acrylic and water