Gary John Portrait Paintings
American, b. 1957
Gary John's passion for street art began in 1985 when he started creating eye-catching works that would eventually captivate audiences around the world. Originally from Seattle, he made his way to Venice Beach in 2003, where he started selling his drawings on the Venice Boardwalk.
After almost ten years of selling his work on the boardwalk and experiencing “a bout with homelessness,” John first exploded onto the international art scene during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was named one of 20 standout artists at the 2014 New York Affordable Art Fair. His artworks continue to be exhibited at galleries and major international art fairs in the United States, Asia, and Europe. Notable collectors include Kelly Clarkson.
John cites Pablo Picasso, Keith Haring, and Jean-Michel Basquiat as his artistic inspirations. Other influences are comic books and American Pop Culture, which he infuses with emotional and impulsive gestures. His mixed media works blur the boundaries between Pop Art and Abstract Expressionism with Street Art elements.to
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Artist: Gary John
The Strum King - Abstract Figurative Elvis Portrait Pop Art by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
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Lady Like - Original Figurative Pop Street Art Painting on Canvas by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
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Shoot Me Tender - Abstract Figurative Elvis Portrait Artwork by Gary John
By Gary John
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Vincent Was Here - Abstract Figurative Van Gogh Portrait Artwork by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Gary John Portrait Paintings
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Wolverine Bingo - Colorful Pop Art Comic Book Super Hero Painting by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Gary John Portrait Paintings
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Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
Crowned - Abstract Colorful Vibrant Still Life Pop Art Painting by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Gary John Portrait Paintings
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Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
Fake Tokyo Pop - Marilyn Monroe Original Figurative Pop Art by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gary John's pop-street artworks have a whimsical, yet exciting and bold quality inspired by classic cartoon and comic book characters. Blending pop sensibilities with a roughened fau...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Gary John Portrait Paintings
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Woodstock For 3 Days - Colorful Pop Art Music Inspired Painting by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Gary John Portrait Paintings
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Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
High Hair Harmony - Dolly Parton Icon Portrait Pop Art Painting by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Gary John Portrait Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
"The Mighty Fry" Original French Fries Pop Street Art by Gary John on Newspaper
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Gary John Portrait Paintings
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"Judy Travels" Pop Art Colorful Original by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene during the Art Basel Miami art fair in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Gary John Portrait Paintings
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Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
"Queen Bee" - Original Colorful Figurative Street Art by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Gary John Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Graphite
"East Fillmore Jimi" Original Hendrix Pop Street Art Painting by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Gary John Portrait Paintings
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Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Graphite
"Princess Emojii" - Original Figurative Colorful Pop Street Art by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Gary John Portrait Paintings
Materials
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Marilyn with a Bun -Original Quirky Figurative Pop Art Portrait by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Gary John Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic, Newsprint
1966 Spiderman - Colorful Pop Art Comic Book Super Hero Painting by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Gary John Portrait Paintings
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Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint
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Find a wide variety of authentic Gary John portrait paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Gary John in acrylic paint, paint, synthetic resin paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the street art style. Not every interior allows for large Gary John portrait paintings, so small editions measuring 23 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Kunstrasen, Jeremy Novy, and JUAN MANUEL PAJARES. Gary John portrait paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $800 and tops out at $1,600, while the average work can sell for $1,200.