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For years, Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net has been about two things only – awesome art and the artists that create it. With that in mind, we thought why not take the first week of the month to showcase these awesome artists even more? Welcome to “Awesome Artist We’ve Found Around The Net.” In this column, we are focusing on one artist and the awesome art that they create, whether they be amateur, up and coming, or well established. The goal is to uncover these artists so even more people become familiar with them. We ask these artists a few questions to see their origins, influences, and more. If you are an awesome artist or know someone that should be featured, feel free to contact me at any time at theodorebond@joblo.com.This month we are very pleased to bring you the awesome art of…

Johnny Crap

Jonathan Bergeron A.

If you were born in or before the 80s, you probably watched Popeye cartoons before school (Sorry 90s kids, I don't know your life). Maybe you even sang the charming ditty about his garbage can home. If you did, you are probably healthier for it. The cartoon boosted spinach sales when it aired, and a 2010 study found that kids ate more vegetables after watching the series. Sometimes I still buy Popeye brand spinach. Interestingly, Popeye’s original superpower was indestructibility, not superstrength, and it was acquired after he rubbed the head of Bernice the Whiffle Hen multiple times after being shot. But that was a) weird, and b) not going to make America strong, so the vitamin A-packed green became the source of his power.

In tribute to all that Popeye has done for us, the Hero Complex Gallery has a special show of artwork inspired by the leafy green loving hero.

Ltd. Art Gallery is a premier gallery destination located in Seattle, Washington, for contemporary and pop fine art that specializes in showcasing the talents of top modern artists who draw inspiration from the many icons of pop culture. A Picture's Worth A Thousand Words is a new art show that allows the artist to move away from the cues of visual mediums and instead draw inspiration from the many wonderful characters and worlds from literature. From Edgar Allan Poe to Michael Crichton, over 40 artists will imagine their own literary favorites in a new light. Featuring the art of: Marjon Accoin, Dane Ault, Dilka Bear, Crystal Barbre, Cory Benhatzel, Jonathan Bergeron, Barry Blankenship, Syd Brown, Craig Church, Daisy Church, Nick Comporone, Doaly, Derek Eads, Leslie Gauthier, Levi...

If you're a fan of Woody Allen and live in the Los Angeles area, I strongly suggest heading down to Gallery 1988's Venice location for their new show "The Humorist."  The show opened last night and runs until February 2.  Unlike some shows that are mostly screenprints, what's great about this one is the amount of diversity by the talented artists.  In addition, since Allen has made over forty films, everyone had plenty of choices and I'm glad some of them went with his early work like Sleeper, Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex But Were Afraid to Ask, and Bananas.  Like all Gallery 1988 shows, the artwork will be "dropping" later today on their website.  Since everything is limited, if you see something you like, don't wait too long to purchase. Hit the jump to check out sixty pictures from the show. Finally, here's a list of some of...

 

This painting by Canadian artist Johnny Crap (aka Jonathan Bergeron) is so beautiful I almost want to buy it and donate it to my local museum...but that would mean I wouldn't get to keep it.

If you're looking to purchase this lovely piece of art you can click here and peep the price tag.

 

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