The initial six pictures in a series of mixed media works on canvas Concept The "Oceana" series explores the beauty and complexity of...

We just started production of episode 4 of John Sumner: A Painter's Palette. Here's a preview of what's coming....

Today I'm blocking in a new sculpture with my angle grinder. Unfortunately it didn't turn out so well for the grinder. #alabaster #...

Sculpted from California Alabaster found in the Anza-Borrego desert, John has sculpted this one of a kind piece. Weight 250 lbs....

The first full length episode of John Sumner: A Painter's Palette shot in 4K video is now in production. Here's a quick peek.

In this episode, John discovers the beauty of California's Central Coast. From the Morros of San Luis Obispo County, to the tiny village...

In this episode John Sumner explores and paints the beauty of the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. Having been involved in the art...

John discusses the next step he takes in painting Bishop Peak: blocking in color. #painterspalette #art #artlessons #painting #johnsumner

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Acrylic with palette knife on canvas, 36" X 48" . Spooner's Cove located in Montana De Oro State Park. This painting is one in a series...

Spooner's Cove, Montana de Oro State Park

I have been working on a new website to host all the content for my upcoming series " A Painter's Palette.

When I first came to Southern California, being a painter, I absolutely marveled over the quality of the light, intensifying colors, and...

The sun doesn't always shine in Southern California, much to the disappointment of the many visitors who come to spend a few days in the...

At the Museum that hosts the most amazing collection of Canadian Artworks, I had the privilege of introducing "The Odessa Collection" to...

Here is a video of me working on " 3751 at San Diego Station"

A JOURNEY TO ODESSA A little more than a year has passed since I made my first journey to the USSR. Like most Canadians, my...