About Jonathan
Harford County
Jonathan West is a Baltimore area artist known for his large expressionist work. Following his "It's Time To Run Like Hell" series, his "Paintings of Heaven" and vividly painted landscapes, portraits and still lifes employ a brighter, more optimistic pallette and viewpoint. Jonathan shows actively and paints constantly in different series. Follow the Light !
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At 65 years young,I continue to paint everyday from a place of childhood wonderment,striving to capture… more
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DREAMSCAPES
My DREAMSCAPES are designed to evoke an anigmatic sense of wonder,a psychic narrative of the sublime journey through my imagination.Instilled with elements of New Romanticism and Magic Realism,enchanted figures are found confronting mysterious space and timelessness as colorful positive expectation.
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Ooo Oh En Ee.jpgOoo Oh En Ee (two ocean's creek) acrylic on canvas 30 x 24" 2021
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Jasmine Winds.jpgJasmine Winds acrylic on canvas 60" x 48" 2021
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Dog and Butterfly.jpgDog and Butterfly acrylic on canvas 24" x 20" 2021
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The Conference of Birds.jpgThe Conference of Birds acrylic on canvas 48" x 36" 2021
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ESPERANCE.JPGESPERANCE acrylic on canvas 48" x 36" 2019
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Leda and the Swan.jpgLEDA and the SWAN acrylic on canvas 48" x 36" 2019
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Aphrodite's Rest.jpgAPHRODITE'S REST acrylic on canvas 48" x 36" 2019
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LILITH.jpgLILITH acrylic on canvas 48" x 36" 2019
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Galatea.jpgGALATEA acrylic on canvas 48" x 36" 2019
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The Forgiving Dream.jpgTHE FORGIVING DREAM acrylic on canvas 48" x 36" 2018
Time to Run Like Hell Series
Communication and awareness are of the utmost importance to the artist today. Advances in technology have placed the entire world in our homes and studios and, in my case, spur an empathetic reaction to the world?s tragedies and human foibles, and, specifically, to our inhumanity towards one another.
As a contemporary artist, I cannot separate myself from this place and time. In my paintings I seek to define this reaction in cathartic, expressionistic and poignant notations that reflect on life and the finality of death. In my Time to Run Like Hell series, with titles such I Don?t Want the World, I Just Want Your Half, Nirvana (for Virginia Tech), The Smell of Death, and Buzkashi, I hope to present the viewer with uncomfortable, often horrific, situations in a sympathetic yet striking artistic manner that provokes both thought and compassion. The series extends to natural disasters with work such as Tsunami, The Big Easy, and Earthquake.
As a contemporary artist, I cannot separate myself from this place and time. In my paintings I seek to define this reaction in cathartic, expressionistic and poignant notations that reflect on life and the finality of death. In my Time to Run Like Hell series, with titles such I Don?t Want the World, I Just Want Your Half, Nirvana (for Virginia Tech), The Smell of Death, and Buzkashi, I hope to present the viewer with uncomfortable, often horrific, situations in a sympathetic yet striking artistic manner that provokes both thought and compassion. The series extends to natural disasters with work such as Tsunami, The Big Easy, and Earthquake.
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The Big EasyNatural Disaster, Abstract, Expressionistic, Acrylic, Painting
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EarthquakeAbstract, Expressionist, Natural Disaster, Acrylic, Painting
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Hate Crimes 101 (For Mathew Shepard)Social criticism, Abstract, Expressionistic, Inhumanity, Acrylic, Painting
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Running of the BullsAcrylic, Painting, Abstract, Expressionistic, Bulls,
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I Don't Want the World, I Just Want Your HalfSocial criticism, Abstract, Expressionistic, Inhumanity,War, Acrylic, Painting
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NIrvanaSocial criticism, Abstract, Expressionistic, Inhumanity, Acrylic, Painting
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Smell of DeathAbstract, Expressionistic, Inhumanity, Death, Destruction, Acrylic, Painting
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BuzkashiSocial criticism, Abstract, Expressionistic, Inhumanity, Acrylic, Painting
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Riders on the Storm
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TsunamiAbstract, Expressionistic, Seascape, Waves, Acrylic, Painting, Natural Disaster
Paintings Of Heaven
With the occurrence of the death of my childhood best friend, my paintings evolved from the “It’s Time To Run Like Hell” series to the “Paintings Of Heaven” series. These spirited expressions of light and color express my cathartic impressions of life and the inevitability of death. Often inspired by tragic current events, these paintings are guided by emotion, fate and subconscious spiritual principles.
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ALOHAAcrylic on Canvas , disaster,floral ,colorful,abstract ,expressionistic
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We Become Birds When We DieAcrylic, Painting, Abstract, Expressionistic, Freedom, Hope, Reincarnation
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MoreAcrylic, Painting, Abstract, Expressionistic, Nature, Power
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BubblesAcrylic, Painting, Abstract, Expressionistic, Newtown, Hope
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English GardenAcrylic,canvas,colorful , floral,landscape,colorful,bright ,insiprational
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Destinyacrylic,canvas,landscape,bright,green ,expressionistic
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Flow BlueLARGE,acrylic,canvas,abstract,blue,white,space, disaster,mural
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Captured AngelsAcrylic, Painting, Abstract, Expressionistic, Light, Color, Freedom
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Sugar TownAcrylic, Painting, Abstract, Expressionistic, Rhythm, Nature
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Pretty LandAcrylic, Painting, Abstract, Expressionistic, Light, Color, Spiritual Awakening
Nature Morte
This body of work celebrates the age-old tradition of still life painting with a modern twist.
The popularity of these paintings has encouraged me to continue with these smaller works.
I find the intimacy of their creation almost addictive.
The popularity of these paintings has encouraged me to continue with these smaller works.
I find the intimacy of their creation almost addictive.
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Once There Was a Wayacrylic,board,floral,decorative,ivy,bright,colorful
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And It Was GoodAcrylic on board 20" x 16" , colorful,floral,fruit,bright
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Limelightacrylic on cradled board 20" x 16" colorful,bright ,floral,citrus ,magnolia Painted from flowers from my yard.
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La Vie est Belleacrylic,board-16"x20" ,Paris,France,bird,teapot, holiday
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Tutti FruttiAcrylic on Board 20"x16"
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Secret GardenAcrylic on Board 20"x16"
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Le PappillionAcrylic on Board 20"x16"
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The WhoAcrylic on Board 20"x16"
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Queen Anne's PeachAcrylic on Board 20"x16"
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Bowl of CherriesAcrylic on Board 20"x16"
Return to Figuration
A recent return of the figure and landscape paintings,including "En plein Air"have enriched and broadened my perspective.I intend to pursue painting the figure in a landscape setting.
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Those Who Do Not Believe In Magic,Will Never Find ItThose Who Do Not Believe In Magic, Will Never Find It acrylic on canvas 36" x 48"
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Falling in Loveacrylic on cradled board 20" x 16" colorful,landscape,fall,leaves,bright
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Je Ne Regrette RienAcrylic on canvas painting 75" x 58" My reaction to the terrorist attacks in Paris 2015.
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Why Noacrylic on cradled panel painting of grapes and their essence.
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Heavenly Watersacrylic on canvas painting 48" x 116" depicting childhood memories of the woodlands near my home.
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The Road to Joyacrylic on cradled board 20" x 16" en plein air painting of Tounge Row in Ellicott City,Maryland. Completed in 2 hour time limit. Landscape ,spiritual,colorful
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Sanctuaryacrylic on cradled board 16" x 20" en plein air painting of the Icehouse at Liriodendron.
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Self Portraitacrylic on cradled board. searching my inner self
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Liriodendron-Blood Moon EclipseA painting of Liriodendron Mansion which was started en plein air and completed during the blood Moon Eclipse.Colorful,landscape,architectural.spiritual
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The Creation of Eveacrylic on cradled board 20" x 16" An image born of spiritual messages derived from a found seashell.
THE FOUR SEASONS
My fascination with seasonal changes led to the creation of my Spiritual interpretations of the Four Seasons...Winter,Spring ,Summer and Fall.
I completed the final painting in 2019 and look forward to exhibiting them together someday.
I completed the final painting in 2019 and look forward to exhibiting them together someday.
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Wolf Moon - Snow Angel.jpgWolf Moon - Snow Angel (Winter) acrylic on canvas 48" x 58" 2018
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Persephone Awakens.JPGPersephone Awakens (Spring) acrylic on canvas 48" x 58" 2018
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The Isle of Ardite.jpgThe Isle Of Ardite (Summer) acrylic on canvas 48" x 58" 2019
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The Quiet Answer.jpgThe Quiet Answer (Fall) acrylic on canvas 48" x 58" 2019