Painter John Simpkins creates beauty from solitude | Oregon Art Beat

"Oregon Art Beat" travels to Oregon's Alvord Desert to take in the vast and serene world of painter John Simpkins. The only resident of the ghost town of Andrews, Oregon, John explores and communes with the dramatic landscape that informs his art. He translates the unseen into works of extraordinary vision and spiritual depth.
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[@rzrman5380]

Great video thank you for sharing OPB .

[@janahaag7586]

Amazing paintings!!!

[@ravesandhowls1]

Thank you for liking Facebook! I like it, too. It helps me get through that little crack in my true composure that says, "How come you aren't lonesome?" There is always a friend out there in the Universe, waiting to connect. It is a Yes in capitals. Your art calls to me and makes me glad I am present to bathe in the color, the shapes, the thought, and the Creative Spirit that you so beautifully convey. Thank you.

[@PDogB]

Living true to oneself can appear courageous. And it is. Thank you for sharing this story and looking forward to more.

[@JeffreyKahnartist]

Wow

[@monicaaasen3950]

So very beautiful 💕 My last name is actually simpkins 😊 not on here but will be changed back soon....🎉....your paintings are wonderful ❤