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Johnny E.S.J. Otilano

Pacoima, California, United States
Artist (Painting)
Born 1963
I feel that my paintings express a thousand words and myriad thoughts, "If a pen be mightier than the sword, my brushes are more powerful than a bow and arrows.”

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.

Discover contemporary artworks by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano, browse recent artworks and buy online. Categories: contemporary american artists. Artistic domains: Painting. Account type: Artist , member since 2005 (Country of origin Philippines). Buy Johnny E.S.J. Otilano's latest works on Artmajeur: Discover great art by contemporary artist Johnny E.S.J. Otilano. Browse artworks, buy original art or high end prints.

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Painting titled "Water Melon Vendor" by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano, Original Artwork, Oil
Water Melon Vendor - Painting, 40x30 in ©2010 by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano - Expressionism, expressionism-591
"Water Melon Vendor"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 40x30 in

$1,384
Painting titled "Fatale Red Orchids" by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano, Original Artwork, Oil
Fatale Red Orchids - Painting, 36x36 in ©2008 by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano - Abstract, abstract-570, Orchids and Butterfly
"Fatale Red Orchids"

Oil | 36x36 in

$4,243
Painting titled "Mother and Child of…" by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano, Original Artwork, Oil
Mother and Child of Healing II - Painting, 40x30 in ©2019 by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano - Surrealism, surrealism-627, Canvas, Metal, Other, Mother and Child with Red Flowers
"Mother and Child of Healing II"

Oil | 40x30 in

$9,861
Painting titled "Mother & Child with…" by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano, Original Artwork, Oil
Mother & Child with Yellow Flowers - Painting, 40x30 in ©2019 by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano - Surrealism, surrealism-627, Canvas, Metal, Other, Mother & Child with Yellow Flowers
"Mother & Child with Yellow Flowers"

Oil | 40x30 in

$9,861
Painting titled "Metamorphosis of th…" by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano, Original Artwork, Oil
Metamorphosis of the Butterfly - Painting, 48x36 in ©2010 by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano - Abstract, abstract-570, Butterfly and Caterpillar with Clock
"Metamorphosis of the Butterfly"

Oil | 48x36 in

$5,789
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