My art takes you on the trips I have taken and shares with you the incredible variety of the landscape throughout the United States and beyond.\u00a0 Quite frequently the buildings are the first thing I notice when I compose a new picture; naturally they often become amongst the first elements to rise upon the picture plane.\u00a0 I am taken by the variety of building styles and how often they respond to and help define the local environment.\u00a0 At other times, I find that unique structure that raises its iconic presence seemingly in defiance of that same natural landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Perhaps this is why unusual buildings so often figure into my paintings.\u00a0 The lighthouse is a frequent subject which calls to mind man\u2019s efforts to \u201ctame\u201d nature, or at least to gain some measure of control over it.\u00a0 Long before becoming an artist, I was drawn to abandoned buildings where I explored their remains and envisioned them before they reached their present states.\u00a0 This imagination at times provokes me to alter the details of what I see; adding a building or taking out telephone wires or chain-link fences.\u00a0 I find this subtle manipulation might right some less-thoughtful later addition or replace something that once was there.\u00a0 What has always characterized my work, however, is the local residents\u2019 continual ability to identify the locations from which I draw my imagery.\u00a0 Perhaps this is my paintings\u2019 most endearing quality, that ability to transport oneself through the window of the picture frame to a familiar location, no matter where in the world it might be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If You Are Interested in the Artist\u2019s Works<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The paintings on this web site are examples from the my studio, many available for purchase, but they are by no means the only works available. Although the bulk of my production is landscape and architectural in nature, there are examples of figurative work and allegorical scenes, as well. I also designs houses and will sometimes model them from the floor plans and elevations. I have also sculpted a number of large outdoor pieces, again with an architectural nature and often using salvaged materials, although none are currently available for purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Commissions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I am also available for commissions, including house portraits in various sizes. Those wishing to have a painting done of a favorite landscape scene or special view, their house, outbuilding, storefront or commercial structure (including large complexes and office towers) should email me describing what you have in mind. Include the approximate size you would like, the view you would like to recreate, the desired season and, if possible, a picture. I will respond to requests with pricing and timeframe requirements. If I agree to take on the commission, a contract for purchase will be emailed for your signature before the work is undertaken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Making a Purchase<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n To purchase a painting, buyers can email their requests to the artist by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other Charges<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Artwork pricing does not include shipping or framing. Shipping is by UPS (or like carrier) and will be charged on a per package basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Have questions?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Email us at info@johnhpageartworks.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n