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Untitled 9''x 11'' Colored Pencil by Johnathan
Artist's Interpretation of work:
I drew this in prison with only three colors. Red, Brown, and Black
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Torso Study 9''x 11'' Charcoal by Johnathan
Artists Interpretation of work:
This is a Torso study sketch for the St, Sebastian oil painting
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"Untitled" 7'' x 9'' pen & ink by Johnathan.
Artist interpretation of work:
"I was in solitary confinemeant for five years while I was in prison. And that meant art supplies were rare. I wasn't allowed to possess real pens, pencils, or erasers. So I had to learn not to make mistakes. This piece took around 20 hours to complete, free hand, with a security flex pen, that is a pen with no hard plastic casing, just the inside tube with a flimsy rubber sheath that prevents one from having a lethal weapon.
Asking Price: $1500 USD |
Dragon 9''x 11'' Graphite on paper by Johnathan
Artists Interpretation of work:
I wanted to become an Illustrator for fantasy games as a child. I drew this when I was 18 years old... Before I decided to show in galleries
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"Basquiat" 20'' x 16'' oil painting by Johnathan.
Artist interpretation of work:
"Basquiat's sad and tragic life story reminded me of my own life... he struggled with many problems and inevitably died at the age of 27 of a drug overdose, and I cant help but wonder what would he have become if he was loved.."
Asking Price: $1250
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Body Study for Anguish Painting Graphite by Johnathan
Artists Interpretation of work:
Preleminary sketch for Anguish oil painting
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"Anguish" 16'' x 20'' oil painting by Johnathan
Artist interpretation of work:
Snorsky, who is introducing his style called Romantic Impressionism, uses a mixture of refineness and vague impressions of features and figures to draw the viewers eye to the most important places on the canvas which expresses emotion with a powerful profoundness that could be found in the works from the Romantic artists.
Asking Price: $2000 USD |
Knight 7''x 9'' Pen& Ink by Johnthan
Artists Interpretation of work:
Drawn in prison with a Flexible Security Pen |
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"Mogadishu" 20'' x 16'' oil painting by Johnathan
Artist's interpretation of work:
"I envisioned a Somalian pirate sitting on the dark shore, moon light illuminating him, as he waits for a ship to pass by... he doesn't want to be a pirate, but what choice does he have?"
Asking Price: $750 USD
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Nude Sketch of Loren 12''x 18'' Charcoal by Johnathan
Artists Interpretation of work:
This life draw was sketched while I was homeless... Thanks Loren |
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"The Oppressed" 48'' x 60'' oil painting by Johnathan.
Artist interpretation of work:
"During my life, I've often felt naked, vulnerable, and incapable of rising. I was strong but some form of chain has always bound me, and while I was helpless, many took the opportunity to pick at me, feed off my strength, and hoped I'd never rise.
Asking Price: $5800 USD
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Sketch of Rebeka 9''x 11'' Graphite on Paper by Johnathan
Artist Interpretation of work:
This is a 30 min portrait sketch drawn from life... Its how I practice and improve my speed and skill |
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"The Slavic Girl"8'' x 8'' black color pencil by Johnathan.
Artist's interpretation of work:
"Drawn in prison while in solitary without pencil or erasers. I thought of a Russian woman standing in a field , wind blowing in her hair, causing her bun to unravel. I was really wishing for freedom, because I wasn't able to feel the wind in my hair..."
Asking Price: $500 USD |
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The Dream Incomplete & The Nightmare Realised 2012. 120'' x 48'' Oil Painting on Canvas by Johnathan
Artist interpretation of work:
Behind each iconic figure is his legacy left in their flags. Hitler left behind horror. Murder and suffering. mlk jr left behind love and inspiration that changed the world for the better.
Asking Price: 15,000 USD |
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"Death of Marat" after David 8'' x 10'' color pencil by Johnathan.
Artist's interpretation of work:
"While I was in prison I studied the masters to improve my abilities as an artist, Jacques-Louis David was one of those masters."
The man in this drawing is Marat. On 13 July 1793, Marat, David's friend was assassinated by Charlotte Corday with a knife she had hidden in her clothing.
David painted his good friend to immortalize him and ensure the world would never forget Marat. This simple but powerful painting catalyzed the french revolution.
Asking Price: $1400 USD
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"Roman" 24'' x 18'' charcoal pencil by Johnathan.
Artist's interpretation of work"
"In 2006 my brother, Johnathan "Roman" MacLagan was an innocent bystander who was killed in the cross fire of a gang fueled drive by shooting. He was only 20 years old. I drew him like David drew Marat, to make him immortal, because one day I'll also be gone, but the art will remain.." |
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"St. Jerome" after Caravaggio 8.5" x 14" black color pencil by Johnathan.
Artist interpretation of work:
"Caravaggio's works of art and outrageous life story hit me hard. Caravaggio was a fugitive on the run from Rome for murder, but is also one of the greatest artists in history.
Asking Price: $700 USD |
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"Loren" 12''x 16'' chalk and charcoal by Johnathan.
Artist's interpretation of work:
"When I was released from prison I was homeless and unable to find a job. So to make a little money I'd draw. This life drawing is one of those drawings."
Asking Price: $900 USD |
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"Madonna and child" after Da vinci 8" x 8" graphite by Johnathan.
Artist's interpretation of work:
"A study of Leonardo Da vinci's drawing that I drew in prison."
Asking Price: $525 USD
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"Van Gogh Mad" 8.5'' x 11'' Pen & Ink & Color Pencil By: Johnathan
Artists Interpretation of work:
Drawn while Johnathan was is solitary confinement, a point in time when he himself flirted with madness.
Asking Price: $700 USD |
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"The Hermit" 8.5" x 11"black color pencil by Johnathan.
Artist's interpretation of work:
"This is a portrait I drew while I was in prison."
Asking Price: $750 USD |
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"Reflection" 24" x 36" Oil Painting By: Johnathan
Artist interpretation of work:
A self portrait of the artist, Johnathan, executed in his Romantic Impressioninstic style
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