Portrait of John

After my fifth pandemic painting titled Ghost Golfers, I decided to work in a different medium. I’ve been writing and recording songs with my good friend Doug Shimmin under the band name the Covid Bros.
In late June, we released our first album, Essential Works with the guidance of Corey Roberts of Nub Records and digital distribution by CDBaby. You can find it wherever you stream or download your digital music, and we hope you do.
Songwriting, recording, and producing has really captivated my complete attention over this crazy spring and summer. There’s been so much to write about. I look forward to getting back in the studio to paint, however, we are finishing up our second release and hope to launch it this fall. After that, I will start painting again.
In the meantime, if you’re curious, check out our site, listen, share, and comment on Essential Works if you feel inspired.
En plein air is a French term that simply means painting out in the open. Plein Jane is a brand new character that I’ve created to help express my insecurities as an artist with humor.
Wow, this is a wonderful surprise to be featured as one of the artist among this very creative bunch of 25 Detroit area artists. Thanks for the recognition Metro Times.
The metro Detroit art scene is better than ever — and more accessible! Check out these artist Instagrams to get inspired — and to add a pop of color to your Insta feed.
Detroit Metro Times
Michael H. Hodges, The Detroit News Published 5:12 p.m. ET Jan. 22, 2020
Several gifted landscape painters have works in the show, including Steve Miller with his acrylic-on-canvas “snapshot” of what appears to be the West Vernor culvert running under the train tracks…
Michael H. Hodges
Follow the link below to read the full article.
Show runs through February 15th
Detroit Artists Market is a non-profit gallery committed to contemporary art and to connecting artists, collectors and communities.
4719 Woodward Ave.
Detroit MI 48201
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I’m very excited to have this painting selected by juror Mario Moore to be included in this group exhibition. The Scarab Club was founded by a group of artists in 1907. It has a rich history, for which I’d love to be a part of, starting with this exhibit.
Follow the link to read more about the artist/painter Mario Moore and the tradition of the Gold Medal Exhibit. Hope to see you at the opening.
Saturday, November 16th, 4-9pm, Art Exhibit, @ Pagan Pathways Temple, 28736 John R., Madison Heights, MI
This is a one day art show that features the art of Mark Barrera, Jonathon Bowen, Steven Gamburd, Dominique Alisha Luchow and Steve Miller.
The five artists display new work on canvas depicting the natural world’s elusive aspects, either outside our windows or viewed by our mind’s eye. DJ Candle-Ends will be providing an atmospheric soundscape.
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This is a NO Cover event. Snacks and beverages provided.About the Venue
date | Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 4 PM – 9 PM |
https://www.facebook.com/events/564578324287375/?active_tab=about