JOHN SHULTZ
After a decade of photographing people. I started to study the work of Andy Warhol's photo silkscreens and taught myself this process and offered it to photography clients as an alternative to the traditional photographic portrait.
The photo silkscreen process involved silkscreen ink and a high contrast black and white version of the subject's face screened (through silk) onto the pre-painted paper on canvas.
The idea was a success and I did many silkscreens during an eight year period of time. The process afforded me with the opportunity to mix paint, formulate and blend colors. It essentially taught me a strong foundation for painting and I gradually steered myself away from the photo silkscreen process and began to paint pictures that involved no human faces or people whatsoever. My medium was the silkscreen ink and later I went to soft pastels and finally, oil paint.
I'm infatuated with colors and how they combine with one another. I'm in love with nature and draw my colors from natural surroundings. I enjoy an unrealistic rendering of my surroundings. I also like to paint pure abstracts, nudes, and cityscapes. I want to be reminded of what nature has given me when I look at my paintings; a sense of peace, tranquility, and awe.
During these difficult times, your home is your sanctuary. It is a great time for the rejuvenation of interior space. Colors can create a mood, a feeling & thoughts can be altered through the use of color.
Exhibitions
Dec 2nd, 2022 Opening show @ John Shultz Artworks
Ann Arbor, MI
April 22, 2022 Opening show @ John Shultz Artworks Ann Arbor, MI Dec 3rd, 2021 Opening show @ John Shultz Artworks Ann Arbor, MI
Feb 2020 - July 2020
Ann Arbor, MI
Nov 2013 - Jan 2014
Dexter, MI
Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
Ann Arbor, MI
Jan 2011 - Feb 2011
Ann Arbor, MI
Nov 2008 - Jan 2009
Ann Arbor, MI
Aug 2008 - Feb 2009
Ann Arbor, MI
2001 - Present
Ann Arbor, MI
June 2005
Ann Arbor, MI
2001 - 2004
Ann Arbor, MI
May 2002
Omena, MI
December 2002
Ann Arbor, MI
March 2000
Ann Arbor, MI
Group show at the Washington Street Gallery
One man show at the Dexter Public Library
One man show at The Power Center for Performing Arts
One man show at the lobby of AnnArbor.com
Group show at Pierre Paul Art Gallery
Part of a group show the Washington Street Gallery
Part of a group show at the Ann Arbor Art Center
One man show at Cafe Zola
Part of a group show at The Tamarack Gallery
One man show at the John Cain Gallery
One man show at The Power Center for Performing Arts
Part of a show at the Luminosity Gallery