Ep. 135 Jon Francis – Painter, Photorealism, Urban Landscape Oil Painting
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In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Colorado Springs Painter, Jon Francis. Jon talks about his early introduction to art, Floyd Tunson, Colorado Springs's vibrant art community, finding his voice, Knox College, teaching, the catalyst that made him start painting again, urban landscapes, process, the importance of quiet moments, photography, power lines, routine, the crossover of teaching and art, setting goals, compulsion to create, Boxcar conversations, pricing, painting Colorado Springs landmarks, gallery representation, commissions, being a storyteller, music, The Look Up Gallery, cars and chrome, and advice to aspiring young Artists.
Join us for a fantastic conversation with Jon Francis.
Check out Jon’s work at his website www.jonfrancis.art
Follow Jon Francis on social media:
On Instagram at www.instagram.com/jonnie.2.bad/
@jonnie.2.bad
On Facebook at www.facebook.com/jonfrancisart
Catch Jon’s current exhibition, through the month of November, at The Look Up Gallery, inside Yobel, located at 11 E. Bijou Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 www.thelookupgallery.com
See Jon’s work in person at Kreuser Gallery – www.kreusergallery.com