The art of John Sullivan in "Art is a Drag"
John Sullivan is a recent addition to the roster of resident artists at the Gallery On First in Sanford's historic arts district. His work and his activism for arts advocacy have made him an invaluable addition to the GoFi family.
John is a self-taught digital artist and photographer. He developedhisy eye and techniques over a 25 year career as a Landscape Architect. He was always searching for photographs to explain themes and ideas to clients, but became frustrated with using other people’s images. "They never really captured the right feeling, color, texture or form I wished to convey. So, I picked up a camera and began taking my own pictures."
John is a self-taught digital artist and photographer. He developedhisy eye and techniques over a 25 year career as a Landscape Architect. He was always searching for photographs to explain themes and ideas to clients, but became frustrated with using other people’s images. "They never really captured the right feeling, color, texture or form I wished to convey. So, I picked up a camera and began taking my own pictures."
On March 19, between 6-9:00pm, you can see his original piece "Paso Doble" as part of the signature "Art is a Drag" exhibit at the Gallery On First.
Paso Doble, print on canvas, 40 x 40"
John explains the inspiration to this piece as a celebration of the “Diversity” of the Central Florida
community through the art of Drag. This work depicts Ms. Shantel D’Marco’s performance at the 2014 “Dancing With The Queens” charity event benefiting the Hope & Help Center, Central Florida’s HIV/AIDS charity organization.
His love and fascination with nature started at an early age and was further encouraged by his adoptive parents while working on their ranch in eastern Oklahoma
Visit John and "Paso Doble" at the Gallery On First, 211 East 1st Street, Sanford, Florida
