John Mulder grew up in southern California and is now a resident of Brownsville Oregon. He recieved his BFA from Oregon State University where he studied both Painting and Printmaking. Coming from a family of artists, John has spent most of his life involved in the arts.
Aside from painting and exhibiting nationally, he is also active in his community where he serves on the board of his local art association and teaches both children and adult classes in painting and drawing.
John brings his own unique style to the art scene. In his current work, he continues to explore his personal dramas and understanding of our world though painting and printmaking. “When I make art that is both beautiful and interesting to me, that is when my true passion shows through.” John says about his latest pieces, which are satirical in nature and focus social issues.
As a fine arts painter working in acrylics, John Mulder’s use of text, color and texture - combined with a retro flare, has developed over the years into what he likes to call "Contemporary Pop Art."
His paintings are solely works of art. They are intended to stimulate thought and invoke emotions. All events and characters portrayed in these representations are either fictitious or are used fictitiously. Please enjoy them at your leisure. John Mulder's vibrant canvases often feature the robots and toys of yesteryear. As Mulder142 explains, "In my childhood, humanity's future seemed so bright; the only boundaries were the ever-expanding limits of our imaginations. I believed anything was possible. With my art, I attempt to recapture the spirit and hope and optimism of those earlier days. Through the use of colors and imagery, I try to invoke a sense of promise unburdened by the weight of reality. My current fascination with toys and robots reflects the qualities which fill me with inspiration."

 

 

 

 

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