John Kirkpatrick Jr

John is drawn to a strong use of color, thick and dramatic brush strokes, and texture to create visual and emotional stories in the human face and body. His preferred medium is acrylic paint applied to large canvases, which allows him to work fast and fearlessly, creating vastly expressive moods via fresh, spontaneous creativity.

“In my paintings, emotion and viewer response are everything.  With my abstract expressionist style, I use texture, heavy lines, and color to convey this. I want the viewer to look at my work and feel what the subject is not only feeling emotionally but physically as well.”

Announcing The BUTTERFLIES & BIRDS Collection

An exclusive NEW line of paintings from John Kirkpatrick
Available only through Blue Moon Gallery

We’re thrilled to offer an exciting, exclusive collection of new acrylic paintings from John this year featuring the allure, beauty, and attraction of butterflies & birds.

BUTTERFLIES & BIRDS showcases John's popular and distinctive painting style:  

eye-popping sensational colors & thick bold brush strokes

textured paint application & striking black outlines

fearless spontaneous compositions 

large & semi-large canvases

BUTTERFLIES & BIRDS demonstrates John's explosive creativity providing dramatic emotionality and a visual feast on canvas that touches the heart.

Scroll down to see pictures of this exciting new collection!

More about John: He has a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art with a concentration in painting fom Northeastern Illinois University.  In addition to his popular work with human faces and figures, John is also known for his vivid imagery of animals, cityscapes, fashion, and everyday objects. 

All of the art in John’s Blue Moon Collection is available for purchase.

Send inquiries to kendra@thebluemoongallery.com or text 224-388-7948

The BUTTERFLIES & BIRDS Collection

More from John Kirkpatrick

The Visual Stories of John Kirkpatrick

Large acrylic canvases featuring vibrant and exciting color palettes, a dramatic painting style

Appealing universal characters striving for Resiliency, Hope, and Connection

The Hard Flowers Series

Muhammad Ali

28 X 39 | Acrylic | Available for Purchase | $2300

Muhammad Ali is the second collaboration between John Kirkpatrick Jr & Bob Nonnemacher. Each artist painted the iconic boxer in their particular style and in the same size. These two paintings were then cut into squares and reassembled into a final image using squares from each artist. This powerful painting captures the dynamic energy of Ali's personality, athleticism, and activism.

Send inquiries to kendra@thebluemoongallery.com or text 224-388-7948

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