I'm a self-taught artist born in the Philippines, a country rich in culture and history. I graduated from Feati University with a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, major in Advertising Design. In 1989, I made my first trip to the U.S. at the invitation of the Philippine Arts Festival in Los Angeles.
I was fortunate to be recognized after my painting "Market Place" won Second Place and received the highest winning bid in an art contest sponsored by KVPT Channel 18 for their 20th Great Annual Art Auction in 1997. Recently, one of my paintings, entitled “November 25, 1994,” received the People’s Choice Award at the Pink Show 2010 and in 2011 my paintings "Autumn Leaves" received the Most Inspiring Entry Award & Peoples Choice Award and in 2013 my paintings "My Old Guitar" received The Peoples Choice Award & Margaret Hudson's Choice Award.
I received a Certificate of Recognition from the Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, District Assembly Adrin Nazarian and a Certificate of Achievement given by the Philippine Institute of Language, Arts and Culture during the Asian Pacific Heritage Month 2017. I'm also given an award by ArtTour International Magazine as one of the Top 60 Masters of Contemporary Arts 2019 that was held in New York Museum of Arts & Design on April 27th, 2019.
I have been known for my portrait commissions and landscape paintings. I dreamed about becoming a soldier as a kid to help defend my country, but my interest changed when I started to dabble with art using the four walls of our home. With my artistic blood awakened, I then channeled my energy and passion for my country through arts with a paintbrush filled with bold, striking colors.
My own style was developed with influences of masters and recent artists. The distinctive personal style and technique that I have incorporated in my pieces are spreading paint on raw plywood, and gluing and nailing found objects like soda can pull tabs, old keys, metal chains and gun shells.
If I gained recognition, it was for the ability to conjure great emotions and portray a story behind each of my creations. As a established international artist living in Central California, I still carry that passion with dozens of artwork pieces conveying my style and insignia.
I've exhibited in many galleries here in the U.S. and museums abroad. In addition to the visual art, I compose and write music that relate to my paintings and that are performed at my shows.
It is my belief, as an artist and as a human, that we all exist here for a purpose. As an Artist, you have to explore a lot and experiment, and as time goes by you uncover your own self and discover where you stand. No matter what other people say: continue what you're doing, believe in yourself and be passionate in your art. Your art and what you express and everything that comes out of it is your soul, a God-given talent, a God-given soul.
2909 N Hayes Ave
Call for Artists - Painters, Mixed-Media, Sculptors/Sculptress, Photographers, Digital & Graphic Designers, Poet, Musicians, Jewelry Designers and all sorts of art creations.
Artist's World Magazine is inviting you to participate in AWM International ArtExpo July 2012 - California.
The July Issue will be solely dedicated to this ArtExpo.
All Artist's Entries and Biography will be publish in this issue and printed copy of the magazine will be available for sale on the day of the event and on Artist's World Magazine webstore.
You may submit as many images as you wish, in large format (bigger than 500 x 500 pi) You will also need to submit a short biography.
Please include “AWM International ArtExpo July 2012- California” in the subject line.
Bios should have your full name, how you became an artist (formal training – where) or self-taught, other art shows you have been in.
You might want to comment on your work – a minimal philosophical statement, and/or include a website to see more of your work.
Please send your bios in MS Word Arial 11 pt. to:
There is a $10 entry fee per each artwork submission. Please send your entry fee via Paypal at:
You may begin sending images and bios beginning April 16th through June 30th.
Please send your images in jpeg large format at:
Please include “AWM International ArtExpo July 2012- California” in the subject line and be sure to include your full name, contact info and the following descriptions:
Artist Name:
Title:
Size:
Medium:
Please label your images with the title of your artwork.
All participating Artists are welcome to come and attend the “AWM International ArtExpo July 2012- California” that will be held on July 21st.
Either you can bring your original artwork with you and be ready to hang and For Sale on July 20th at 10:00 AM and to those participating Artists who can't afford to travel, We will print and frame your entries to be available for sale to would be Art Collectors on your behalf. The sale will be split 60% for Artist and 40% for AWM.
Bahaghari Gallery Museo Dabawenyo Magallanes St.
"EXPOsition de PiNAS" an International Art Exhibition Cordially Invites you to its Opening reception at the City’s Museo Dabawenyo on Friday 16th of December 2011, at 3:00-6:00 Pm. Onwards. With exhibition dates that runs until January 2012. The Bahaghari Gallery is open from Monday to Saturday with Museum hours: 9AM-12PM & 1PM-6Pm. It is F R E E A D M I S S I O N S to the public. Museo Dabawenyo is located along Magallanes St., right at the the back of the Sangguniang Panglungsod Building.
Exposition de Pinas is a group International art exhibition that endeavours to produce innovative collaborations between emerging contemporary artists with exclusive representation from different countries in America, Canada, New England, France, Spain, Italy, India and the Philippines. In this large presentation of so diversified artworks, print reproductions from the individual original artworks takes a place more and more significantly. The historic hall of “Museo Dabawenyo” which situated in the Durian City of Southern Philippines offers an environment adapted to the diverse creations and styles that the exhibit organizers like to put in the International art scene.
A succeeding combination between painting, art objects and photographic prints give the visitors an exciting overview about modern creations, amplified through the possibility of personal exchanges with the present artists. This historic foundry hall of the Davao City’s Museum of the People, is the ideal frame to host for the first time in this type of International art presentation and inter-cultural exchanges. Living in a contemporary society that is culturally diverse and rapidly changing means it is important that the Arts of these contemporary societies embrace and reflect these changes.
This exhibition project hope to demonstrate the strength of collective voices in deciding the future of neighbourhoods, cities, nations, and societies and the importance of intimate conversations and compassionate social interactions.
EXPOsition de PiNAS is an International Art Exhibition dedicated to increasing a cross-cultural understanding and exposure to the arts internationally. It showcases the individual innovative approaches and styles of every Artists' in representing their respective countries of origin, responding to the needs of the international arts communities. It also develops and circulates fine art exhibitions through a wider scope of audiences from a small and bigger institutions like the exhibit host “ Museo Dabawenyo” in the Philippines. This exhibition will cover a broad and dynamic range of art and cultural concepts from both international artists. Additionally compiling works from a significant genres, artistic identities and art movements world-wide.
"PINAS" is a commune of the Hautes-Pyrénées `département` in southwestern France. Pinas is also a popular term used in the Philippines, a short version of the Tagalog word Pilipinas. As a slang term, it refers to or about the Philippines.
EXPOsition de PiNAS is an organized public affair, a display of industrial and artistic productions, designed usually to promote trade and to reflect cultural progress. Expositions have also been important for the emphasis on scientific, technological innovations and modern techniques in the visual art making.
On exhibit are Print reproductions from the Original artworks of different participating International Contemporary Artists.
Featuring:
Jill Slaymaker, NEW YORK
Daniel Boyer, NEW YORK
Teressa Valla, NEW YORK
Tia Renee Harper, CALIFORNIA
Bert Monterona, CANADA
Herve Alexandre, FRANCE
Jone Binzonelli, ITALY
Anna Casu, ITALY
Deeksha Arya, INDIA
Sumit Sharma, INDIA
Bina Jayanti Balchand, India/PHILIPPINES
Victor Espinosa, PHILIPPINES
Johnny E.SJ. Otilano/California
Organized and Curated by:
Victor Bong Espinosa
MUSEO DABAWENYO
www.davaocity.gov.ph/museo/default.aspx
"This initiative brings together talents not only Italians but from different parts of the world and promotes art in its artistic expression. we are very pleased to have with us in this effort the artists / fellow Filipino / Italian residents who may be informed by you and formally invitati.Un multi-media documentation will be made during the opening and throughout the duration of this museum-event...":)Jone Binzonelli
These set of artist profiles will be visible at the Museum exhibit venue of "Exposition de Pinas" International art exhibition.
Since the beginning of time people fight and kill each other because of greed and power. Whoever the strongest win, whoever the powerful get what they want. Country invades country and only weak people and innocent children suffered and get killed.
by: Johnny ESJ. Otilano
Heroes Grave is my own song composition and performed myself. It relates to the collections of paintings I created in memory of the Fallen Heroes and to those who fought for our Freedom.
Online
Call to Artists Open Juried Online Show for Artist's World Magazine Cover January 2012 Issue
Artist's World Magazine is an Online Magazine helping Emerging Artists to be recognized Internationally of World Wide Web.
The Juried Show will be held in my art page at: pages/Johnny-ESJ-Otilano-Online-Art-Studio/366521755503
There will be 3 Categories Paintings, Sculpture and Photography
You may send your artwork images via email in 1MB - 2MB jpeg file at:
together with your Artist Bio and Artist's Statement
Please put the descriptions on your e-mail like
Artist, Title, Medium and Size
you can enter as many pieces as you want.
$10.00 fee per entry will be charged to the participant through Paypal by clicking the Donation button on this link:
apps/donations/
Please be honest on your donations in accordance to your entries.
The Panel of Judges will be announce later.
Awards are as follows:
Peoples Choice Award - will be Featured in Gallery I + Trophy + $100.00
1st Prize - Featured on Gallery II + Certificate + $75.00
2nd Prize - Featured on Gallery III + Certificate + $50.00
3rd Prize - Featured on Gallery III + Certificate + $25.00
20 Finalist will be awarded of Certificate and will be feature in Gallery III
Peoples Choice Award will be based the more likes you get in Facebook, but will not affect the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Prize judging. There will be a separate Panel of Judges that will judge them.
So start sharing your entries to your friends and family.
Deadline of submission is December 30th.
Deadline of submission is December 30th.
The Winners will be announce January 1st 2012
Good Luck and Blessings to all!
My Online Art Auction Starts Now. Unframed Original Oil Paintings by: Johnny E.SJ. Otilano.
Bidding begins Sunday 12/11/11 at 4:00 pm PST and ends on Friday 12/16/11 at 4:00 pm PST
Please note the beginning bid amount is different for each item. Upon conclusion of auction, payment is due immediately and no later than Tuesday 12/20/2011, and can be made via PayPal or If you are LOCAL, other arrangements can be made. Please Note shipping costs on these items vary based upon size and weight. The paintings are not framed, canvas will be rolled and ship in a tube and plywoods will be box and crate(local's can arrange for pick-up or we can meet halfway) After you win, I will contact you with other info and instructions how to pay through Paypal. If you have any questions you can PM me here in FB for those still can't afford to purchase my original paintings but wants to have a piece of my art you can buy my 2012 Calendars in my store at this link the_art_of_johnny_e_sj_otilano_calendar-158893718787458481 they are also available in prints and posters, greeting cards and shirts. They are also available in print with high quality canvas looks like original in my print store in this link profiles/johnny-otilano.html?tab=artworkgalleries&artworkgalleryid=122927
The Artist-- Johnny ESJ Otilano
The Landmark Loew's Theatre 54 Journal Square Plaza, Jersey City, NJ 07306
An Evening with Friends
IINJ Celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week
Wine Tasting, Arts, Music & More...
The Landmark Loew's Theatre
Thu, November 18, 2010
2223 South Van Ness Avenue
The Pink Show Art Exhibit will be open on October 7th from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. You will hear the delightful Blues style performances from THE STEPSONS! These guys are awesome. You will not want to miss this years show!
We have beautiful PINK art from local artists, wine and PINK cake too. The HOOTER GIRLS will again be on site to help us sell the tickets for a PINK BIKE drawing and of course, you will have the opportunity to mingle with FRESNO. All to celebrate The Pink Show 5th Anniversary ART EXHIBITION at Sorensen Gallery.
2223 South Van Ness Avenue in downtown Fresno. For more information please call 559 709 2263 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 559 709 2263 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
Sure hope to see you there!!!
Margaret Hudson's Gallery 1936 E. Swift Avenue Fresno, CA. 93726
Thanks to Pete Grant and his wife Carmen and Bob for playing the Blues and Thanks to all visitors whom brought items to give to the homeless women.For those who missed out, the art show will be there through November during normal business hours at the Margaret Hudson Gallery.
Indian Orchard Maine
This is the Press coverage of my one person show entitled "Cry Out for Justice"
This is one of my one person show press coverage the painting in the background is one of piece entitled "GOMBURZA".
This is one of the picture that was taken during the Los Angeles Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Art Show that was held at The "Tribal Cafe" in Los Angeles.
This press coverage is when my painting entitled "Market Place" was the priciest winning bid in 20th Great TV Auction of Valley Public Television Arts KVPT Channel 18.
This press coverage is when I won Second Place in KVPT Channel 18 Art Contest.
The Pink Show is an annual art exhibit in Fresno, California, USA in celebration of the Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Why is it called the Pink Show? This was founded by Mary Lozano and Cynthia Chapman Manuszak. Mary is a cancer patient and Cynthia is a photographer, when Cynthia took photos of Mary with other cancer survivors and have an art show. They raised money for breast cancer patient. And then they called it, the Pink Show.
Today, Pink Show is being participated by different artists in Freso, CA. The art must contain pink somewhere on the artwork and must also related to breast cancer.
A Filipino artist is participating the show. Johnny Otilano, a Filipino painter based in United States of America. He won the People's Choice Award last 2010 with his artwork entitled 11/25/1994 signifying the death of her mother. The artwork was very symbolic and meaningful. He put photos of his mother, his wife and his daughter on it. For me, it simply represents the women fighting for wellness and dignity.
J. Ontilano entry at The Pink Show 2011.
This year's Pink Show, Johnny is joining again the art exhibit with his new artwork "The Autumn Leaves." Let us support him and his artwork. Sa paraang ito, hindi lang tayo sumusuporta sa isang Pilipinong pintor ngunit nagpapakita rin ito ng ating pagsuporta sa mga kababaihan.
The Pink Show 2011 will be starting in October 6 at the Chris Sorensen Art Studio and Gallery 2223 S. Van Ness Avenue Fresno, CA. 93721 from 5 pm to 9 pm.There will be a Chris Sorensen Choice Award and a People PINK Choice Award that will be selected by viewers that will attend the gallery.
Check Johnny Otilano's interview about the Pink Show on this link.
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The child Johnny dreamed of becoming a soldier to help defend his country the Philippines, but his interest changed when he started to dabble with art using the four walls of his home.
With his artistic blood awakened, he channeled his energy and passion for his country through art with a paintbrush and bold, striking colors. Now, the self-taught artist Johnny Otilano has gained a lot of recognition for his ability to summon great emotions and portray a story behind each creation.
An established international artist living in Fresno, California, Johnny still carries that zeal with dozens of works that carry his distinct style and emblem. In addition to visual art, he writes music that relate to his paintings and that are performed at his shows. He is particularly noted for his stirring use of mixed materials, juxtaposing paint with ‘non-art’ pieces to bring immediacy and impact to the finished work.
Last year, at the Pink Show 2010 held at The Cris Sorensen Studio and Art Gallery, Otilano won the People’s Choice Award with his painting entitled “November 25, 1994.“
The Pink Show is an annual art exhibit in Fresno in celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It was founded by Mary Lozano and Cynthia Chapman Manuszak. Cynthia is a photographer who took photos of Mary and other cancer survivors; together they exhibited those photos at the show that was set up to raise money for breast cancer patients.
The painting “November 25, 1994” portrays the death of his mother from breast cancer. In it, Otilano put photos of his mother, as well as of his wife Linda — who is a uterine cancer survivor — and of his daughter on it. It quite simply and starkly symbolizes women fighting for wellness and dignity.
Today, different artists in Fresno, CA participate in the Pink Show; the essential component of their art submission is that it contain pink somewhere on the artwork and be related to breast cancer.
At this year's Pink Show, Johnny won recognition again with his new piece entitled "The Autumn Leaves" not once but twice. On October 6, 2011 at the Sorensen Gallery he received “The Most Inspiring Entry” and “The People’s Choice” Awards with overwhelmingly.
“Autumn Leaves" refers to the song that he wrote after his mother’s death on November 25, 1994 as the US celebrated Thanksgiving Day. Johnny glued to the canvas the photograph of his Mother, stamps that he collected off his mother’s letters, and the Rosary that his mother gave him before coming to the US, then painted autumn colors around it and splashed it with pink paint dripping down the entire piece.
To learn more about Otilano’s art, visit , and check out his interview about the Pink Show at photo.php?v=263019877070804.
