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About my artwork: Marc Johns creates whimsical drawings filled with dry wit and humour. Whether it’s a man with branches growing out of his head that need pruning, or a pipe that’s trying to quit smoking, his characters are simply, sparsely drawn, yet speak volumes with just a few strokes of the pen. He's been drawing since he was tiny. He's not tiny anymore, but he's not exactly big either. Marc is not sure why he's talking about himself in the third person...

I generally aim to say as much as possible with as few elements as possible. My work often leans toward humour. Finding the humour in things often leads to finding the truth.

I like to create absurd situations, by combining things together that don’t belong, or imagine what inanimate objects would say if they could speak. For instance, the pen I am using to write this draft would probably say: "I'm tired. Can we stop for a bit?" Or perhaps it would say: "I can't believe you're making me write this. This is rubbish. Signing cheques would be more inspiring than this." These are the things I think about. I think about alot of things. I think about thinking. Don't try it though, it's not worth it.

Artists I like: David Shrigley, Annie Pootoogook, Inuit Artists, Casey McGlynn, Margaret Kilgallen, Neil Farber, and so much more.

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Hi, and welcome. The new community here at artreview.com looks promising... I've got a good feeling about it.

Anyway, you can see more of my art here:

www.marcjohns.com
Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/marcjohns
Buy art & prints: shop.marcjohns.com
Blog: draw.vox.com
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Posted on 4th January 2008 at 11:21pm â€”

At 8:40am on 12th November 2008, ART & ARTISTS LA said…: BLUEBIRD ART HOUSE AND ART&ARTISTS LA are pleased to announce the 1st INTERNATIONAL JURIED COMPETITION 2009.

Open to all artists in all fine arts media we seek to recognize outstanding quality and diversity in the arts.

The 2009 IJC is open to all artists worldwide, age 18 and older. All works must be original. Entries in the following medias will be accepted: Painting, Drawing, Mixed media, Printmaking, Watercolor, Ceramics, Sculpture, and Photography.

Entry Deadline February 15th 2009.

AWARD

A solo show next winter 2009 at Bluebird Art House and $1500 to the winner. 1 work in the show for each one of the 3 runner up.

To receive the Submission Form and bases

E-MAIL: BBIRDINTCOMP@YAHOO.COM

At 1:44pm on 17th September 2008, Daniel Piras said…: grate! I like very much!

At 8:07pm on 14th July 2008, Marc Johns said…: Hey Sophia, thanks for the comments!
I first saw an exhibition of the Royal Art Lodge around 8 years ago, it was an eye-opener, and they certainly became an influence. They "allowed" me to make drawings, drawings with humour, and have the drawings be the final artwork, as opposed to having to create paintings on more "serious" surfaces like stretched canvas. Although I still really like their work, I don't consider them as much of an influence anymore.

At 3:50pm on 14th July 2008, Sophia Isajiw said…: ps: and the world really does need more skateboarding sandpipers for sure! (and antlers ought to be in vogue, and...)

At 3:49pm on 14th July 2008, Sophia Isajiw said…: love these...
what is your relationship to dzama and farber and royal art lodge out of curiosity? to me you are funnier and more whimsical (that's a compliment). i also enjoyed the personal comments relating to the works on your blog. best to you! ~sophia.

At 10:24pm on 15th June 2008, Nikki Jarecki said…: awesome work. it's serious and funny at the same time and that makes me smile.

At 7:01pm on 30th March 2008, Ula (oolah) Einstein said…: i like to say as much with little as possible too....discovering the quintessence
your work is deeeeeLiGhtFull

At 7:50pm on 14th March 2008, Chris said…: your work is really cool, it reminds me of neil farber and marcel dzama, awesome :)

At 7:50am on 8th March 2008, Herb Williams said…: I would gladly donate any of my crayons to further the cause of your work. I'm not sure what the cause is....but I know what I like.
Cheers