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Johnathan Harris

Acrylic Painting

About the Artist

Johnathan Harris was born in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Very early in his life he discovered his passion for art. After visiting New Mexico at a young age, the beauty and chann of the Southwest landscape captivated him and soon became the subject matter for his paintings. Capturing the Vibrancy of the Southwest became the driving force behind his work.

Artist Statement

My paintings consist primarily of landscapes of the Desert Southwest. After first visiting the southwest in my youth, the beauty and charm of the landscape captivated me and soon became the subject matter for my paintings. Capturing the vibrancy of the Desert Southwest has since become the driving force behind my work. The color palette that I use consists of bright, vibrant hues. When I look at desert landscapes, I see the stark contrast of earth and sky... mountain and valley... sand and sage. My desire is to open the viewers eyes to the true beauty of the Desert Southwest. I do this by putting emphasis on the vivid colors that are present in the southwestern landscape.

I first develop my ideas for a painting by visiting a location and allowing the landscape to influence me; I then photograph the location extensively. When I return to my studio, I work from photographs and memories of the chosen landscape. Expression with color allows me to be free while creating the landscape in the way that I perceive it.

To me, art is a passion and a refuge. Desert landscapes speak loudly to me and I set out to interpret and capture those feelings. With my art I give the viewer a window into my perception of reality. I attempt to capture on canvas the sensations and revelations I experience when I am in the midst of nature.

-Johnathan Harris

EDUCATION

• 1996 - 2000 University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas Studied Fine Art, emphasis on painting. Bachelor of Science degree, Marketing Management

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2008

• Canyon Road Contemporary Art, Santa Fe, NM

2007

• Canyon Road Contemporary Art, Santa Fe, NM

2006

• Canyon Road Contemporary Art, Santa Fe, NM

2005

• "Mountain Views & Desert Vistas" Canyon Road Contemporary Art, Santa Fe,NM

2003

• "Imagining Reality" Paxton & McCall Fine Art, Santa Fe, NM

2000

• "Landscapes" Artful Spaces, Fayetville, Arkansas

GROUP SHOWS AND EXHIBITIONS

2007

• Canyon Road Contemporary Art, Santa Fe, NM
• Duley - Jones Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ
• Turquoise Tortoise Contemporary, Sedona, AZ

2005 - 2006

• Canyon Road Contemporary Art, Santa Fe, NM

2004

• Canyon Road Contemporary Art, Santa Fe, NM
• Views Of Our Land," Three artist show, " C.R.C.A.
• Houshang's Gallery, Santa Fe, NM

2002 - 2003

• Paxton & McCall Fine Art, Santa Fe, NM
• Artful Spaces, Fayetteville, Arkansas

1998-2001

• Northwest Arkansas Regional Arts Exhibition Sager Creek Art Show, AR

REVIEWS AND PUBLICATIONS

2007

• The Reporter, Santa Fe, NM

2006

• Natural Awakenings, November issue
• The Reporter, Visual Arts, October issue

2005

• Santa Fean magazine, October issue
• Focus magazine, October - December issue

2004

• The Reporter, Santa Fe, NM. Review by Zane Fisher
• The New Mexican, Pasatiempo, Santa Fe, NM

2000

• The Northwest Arkansas Times, Fayetteville, Arkansas

Focus Santa Fe October/November/December 2006

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