 I paint in both realistic and interpretive styles trying to make each painting unique. I view painting as a creative performance and allow for expressive interpretation. This then is the point of painting and the final work is just one part of the dance… one that will forever hold the movements in place.
– John Delzell
The 18th Annual Art by the Bay Weekend - is coming up!
July 10-11, 2010
Saturday & Sunday 10-5 PM
(for more info click on Art Shows)
It's Time for Summer Camps!
Visit www.camanoartcamp.com for more info!
John Scott Delzell (formerly John Delzell Muhler) recently changed his name back to his birth name. Delzell (pronounced Dee 'EL) originates from Scotland, meaning "I Dare." In 842 A.D. King McAlpin's son had been captured and hung. The king asked who would dare bring back his son's body. John's ancestor said, "Dhail Zhail!," meaning "I Dare." The mission was successful, the man was made an Earl, and thus the auspicious start to the Delzell family name.
John and his wife, Jenna, live on a high bluff overlooking the Port Susan Sound on Camano Island. They love to hike, travel and create art together. John turned his carport into a studio filled with light to make a perfect space for his artwork. John loves to work with a l
John Scott Delzell 2177 Highland Drive, Camano Island, WA 98282 360-387-2251
SUMMER ART CAMPS 2010 We are offering 11 summer camps this year starting June 21-Sept. 2. A new session is held each week, Monday through Thursday from 10-2:30 pm, and will feature many different art projects such as; acrylic painting, sculptures made from driftwood, wire or clay, mask making, etc.
For more information visit our new website: www.camanosummercamp.com or Art Classes.
Our Art for Adults classes are Wednesdays and Saturdays - for more info go to Art Classes. ART CLASSES Our Saturday "ART FOR ADULTS" class has a built in flexible schedule so you can come for 1 1/2 hours or up to 3 hours anytime between 9:30-12:30 noon. Sign up anytime to pursue your artistic interests! Check out ART CLASSES for more information.
NEW ARTWORK Check this page out to see John's new paintings. All new artwork will be posted on this page before being placed in their designated spots. AFRICAN ARTWORK If you'd like to read about John & Jenna's amazing month long trip to Kenya and Uganda in February 2009, check out their blog. PETS & ART John has again created a unique painting for the Camano Animal Shelter Association's 2009 Annual Auction! This painting will be auctioned off to raise money for our local no-kill shelter. The painting is called Making New Friends. John used a soft stuffed puppy who is hiding behind his paws as the three kittens check out their "new friend". The idea was inspired by our visit to the shelter this spring, and seeing the connections made between families and the kittens. The kittens made terrible photograph subjects - they hardly stopped moving! But we had a great time watching them play! Animals give us so much - remember to give back! We can do it in many ways, adopt a needy homeless animal, volunteer at a local shelter or send some funds to help support others as they care for the hundreds of precious needy animals. PORTRAITS Of all the subjects he paints, custom portraits are a favorite because of the special interaction and relationship he develops with his subjects. John strives to express the inner beauty of the person he is painting as well as the physical likeness. SERENE SEASCAPESHaving lived by the sea on both the east and west coast, it has a special place in John's heart. Whether he's windsurfing (when he lived in CA) or just walking on the beach, John's always got his eye out for the perfect photo op of the intriguing piece of driftwood, a moody surf or a brilliant sunset sky. WOVEN LANDSCAPES John Delzell creates paintings that connect with the soul- the calm, dark mood of a coastal bay before the storm; the freshness of an early morning walk through a pristine forest; the living spirit of a solitary piece of driftwood shaped and transformed by the elements. Described as vibrant, striking and rich, his paintings capture light in all its subtleties and strengths. Many paintings take on an extra thickness from layering with drops of pure hue. He strives to weave a blanket of paint that is finished with tiny drips and dots that glow within the textured background, a background that is often woven into the foreground. ABSTRACT ART John enjoys a wide range of interest in art - so it's not surprising that he also loves creating his own abstract art, usually using pieces formed from nature, like driftwood or trees and then using wild colors to create a unique new look at the same piece. FLORAL ARTWORK What is more beautiful than a perfect flower?! John was asked to create showstopping orchid paintings by the Sonoma County Orchid Society. Since then, he has continued to paint flowers, the most current, Calla Lilies. EAGLE MURAL PROJECT
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