| Hello, my name is John Paul Marcelo.
I am a plein air painter who moved to California in 2002. A graduate
of Columbia College in Chicago, I studied fine art, graphic design,
and photography. I've decided to trade the computer for an easel
and take my office outside.
Although my winter snow scenes are some of my favorite subject
matter, the more favorable weather of California has really
attracted me. I have painted the street scenarios
of San Francisco, Southern California, and Chicago. The subject matter often emphasizes urban decay. My recent work documents some of the devastation I witnessed in post-Katrina New Orleans. In stark contrast, I also had the
opportunity to paint the peaceful countryside of Galena, Illinois
near the Iowa border. Being a little closer to nature there helped
me decide to go immerse myself with the mountains, desert, and oceanside
of California.
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