marc johns watercolors
posted by the scholar on November 26th, 2007filed under: art, paintings, humor
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it’s monday and already time for a hearty laugh, so let’s look at these terrific watercolor pieces from canadian artist marc johns. marc believes that truth can be found through humor, and strives to create a minimal style of art that reaps maximum impact on the viewer. it’s too spare not to make me howl with laughter!






i love the frugal styling and colors and of course the slightly surreal and whimsical humor in every single one! i think i like worship me best, but his i prefer pucci really offers us a sneaky glimpse into the mind and the ridiculously playful stream of consciousness where ideas are born. to hold those thoughts and get it out on paper is quite an accomplishment.
purchase originals and prints on marc’s website, or buy his pieces in greeting cards form at moo. and be sure to check his blog and flickr stream for other wonderful illustrations!
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tags: canada, clever, fresh, funny, marc johns, original, stationery, surreal, watercolor






December 23rd, 2007 at 4:23 pm
I think my favorite is the blob God….without arms or legs,
but the badass mayonnaise Jars are a close second
B_F
December 23rd, 2007 at 6:59 pm
hi bf,
yes! i love the bad ass mayonnaise jars too. marc is a wonderful talent. did you see that one of his pieces is on the cover of beyond’s latest issue? they sell it at the uppercase gallery in calgary, fyi… i wish i had been able to go!!
thanks for the visit and happy holidays!
June 6th, 2008 at 11:52 pm
I would’ve guessed gay biker mayonnaise jars, but yes.
June 7th, 2008 at 10:48 am
hi bill,
gay or straight, they are pretty bad ass.
thanks for stopping by!
January 22nd, 2009 at 12:43 pm
time for a trim- i love it!