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Opening tomorrow, Friday April 1st. Join me?

"Going Under The Knife"

 By Johanna Spinks

An Exploration of Palette Knife Portraiture

Museum of Ventura County

Tool Room Gallery

@Bell Arts Factory

432 N. Ventura Ave.,

Ventura, California 93001

http://venturamuseum.org

Please note the this gallery is off the main museum campus.

Opening Night, Friday April 1st, 6-9 p.m.

Show runs through April 30th

After reception, viewing by appointment only.

310 384 7029

 Johanna's palette knife work: "A refreshing departure and journey into creative portraiture”, says Mr. Everett Raymond Kinstler, N.A., painter of seven American presidents.

www.everettraymondkinstler.com

Included in the show will be a large portrait of Ventura scientist and philanthropist 102 years'-young Howard Boroughs which was recently accepted into the permanent collection of the Museum of Ventura County. 

To view Johanna's palette knife portrait collection go here: http://palettecollectionhere

Gisele From Paris...

Gisele
Oil on Linen Via Palette Knife
By Johanna Spinks
www.johannaspinks.com

Gisele from Paris came to my studio today and sat for my palette knife for about two and a half hours. What a joy she is. Hope I caught some of that here?

Catch my upcoming palette knife portrait show "Going Under The Knife" ...opening Friday April 1, 6-9 pm.
http://venturamuseum.org/upcoming-events/tool-room-gallery/

New Quickie YOU Tube

 A new quickie YOU Tube video of a palette knife portrait I just started in my studio for a client. Enjoy!

Don't forget my upcoming solo show...

"Going Under The Knife" By Johanna Spinks

An Exploration of Palette Knife Portraiture

Museum of Ventura County

Tool Room Gallery

@Bell Arts Factory

432 N. Ventura Ave.,

Ventura, California 93001

Please note this a satellite gallery, off Museum's main campus.

Opening Night, Friday April 1st, 6-9 p.m.

Show runs through April 30th

After reception, viewing by appointment only.

310 384 7029

www.johannaspinks.com

Just over two years ago, award-winning portrait artist Johanna Spinks decided to take a risk with her familiar paint brush: putting it down. In its place, she picked up a palette knife and began using the metal artist’s tool for her private, non-commissioned work in order to paint the people around her. Her upcoming curated show at the Museum of Ventura County’s Tool Room Gallery, entitled “Going Under the Knife," is sampling of this palette knife work. Much of this work was done from life sittings, depicting those near and dear to her and those who captured her heart on her travels through India, Europe and the high Sierras during this timespan. Johanna’s mentor and seven-time presidential portrait painter Everett Raymond Kinstler, N.A. describes her palette knife portrait work as "a refreshing departure and journey into creative portraiture”. 

Included in the show will be a large portrait of Ventura scientist and philanthropist 102 years'-young Howard Boroughs which was recently accepted into the permanent collection of the Museum of Ventura County. Johanna painted Howard in five life sittings at his home, an experience she holds most dear. 

One thing is for sure, the palette knife won’t be put down any time soon. 

A Selection of Palette Knife Portraits
By Johanna Spinks
Most painted from life.
www.johannaspinks.com

Going Under The Knife - Museum Show

"Going Under The Knife" By Johanna Spinks

An Exploration of Palette Knife Portraiture

Museum of Ventura County

Tool Room Gallery

@Bell Arts Factory

432 N. Ventura Ave.,

Ventura, California 93001

Please note this a satellite gallery, off Museum's main campus.

Opening Night, Friday April 1st, 6-9 p.m.

Show runs through April 30th

After reception, viewing by appointment only.

310 384 7029

www.johannaspinks.com

Just over two years ago, award-winning portrait artist Johanna Spinks decided to take a risk with her familiar paint brush: putting it down. In its place, she picked up a palette knife and began using the metal artist’s tool for her private, non-commissioned work in order to paint the people around her. Her upcoming curated show at the Museum of Ventura County’s Tool Room Gallery, entitled “Going Under the Knife," is sampling of this palette knife work. Much of this work was done from life sittings, depicting those near and dear to her and those who captured her heart on her travels through India, Europe and the high Sierras during this timespan. Johanna’s mentor and seven-time presidential portrait painter Everett Raymond Kinstler, N.A. describes her palette knife portrait work as "a refreshing departure and journey into creative portraiture”. 

Included in the show will be a large portrait of Ventura scientist and philanthropist 102 years'-young Howard Boroughs which was recently accepted into the permanent collection of the Museum of Ventura County. Johanna painted Howard in five life sittings at his home, an experience she holds most dear. 

One thing is for sure, the palette knife won’t be put down any time soon. 

Mark T.
By Johanna Spinks
20 x 24, via palette knife
www.johannaspinks.com