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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.

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Painting titled "Cry Out for Justice…" by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano, Original Artwork, Oil
Cry Out for Justice Series I - Painting, 48x48 in ©1997 by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano - Figurative, figurative-594, A working class woman raising her hands in torment asking to be free of slavery, brutality and barbarism.
"Cry Out for Justice Series I"

Oil | 48x48 in

Not For Sale
Painting titled "The False Prophet" by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano, Original Artwork
The False Prophet - Painting, 48x36 in ©1992 by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano -
"The False Prophet"

Painting | 48x36 in

$7,401
Painting titled "Mother and Child wi…" by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano, Original Artwork
Mother and Child with Butterfly - Painting, 48x36 in ©1997 by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano - Tribal
"Mother and Child with Butterfly"

Painting | 48x36 in

$7,400
Painting titled "Mother and Child of…" by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano, Original Artwork
Mother and Child of the Revolution - Painting, 80x30 in ©1990 by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano -
"Mother and Child of the Revolution"

Painting | 80x30 in

$7,819
Painting titled "The Holy War II" by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano, Original Artwork
The Holy War II - Painting, 48x48 in ©2006 by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano -
"The Holy War II"

Painting | 48x48 in

$7,800
Painting titled "Synopsis" by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano, Original Artwork
Synopsis - Painting, 48x96 in ©1997 by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano -
"Synopsis"

Painting | 48x96 in

$14,913
Painting titled "The Agony of a Woman" by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano, Original Artwork, Oil
The Agony of a Woman - Painting, 48x36 in ©2011 by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano - Figurative, figurative-594, Mother & Child with Jesus
"The Agony of a Woman"

Oil | 48x36 in

$14,151
Painting titled "Jesus and Child" by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano, Original Artwork
Jesus and Child - Painting, 48x36 in ©2011 by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano - Jesus with Malnourish Child
"Jesus and Child"

Painting | 48x36 in

$14,149
Painting titled "Left Over" by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano, Original Artwork, Oil
Left Over - Painting, 46x48 in ©2010 by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano - Figurative, figurative-594, Homeless, Homeless Woman
"Left Over"

Oil | 46x48 in

$7,780
Painting titled "Eternal Hope" by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano, Original Artwork, Oil
Eternal Hope - Painting, 48x36 in ©2012 by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano - Figurative, figurative-594, Boy with White Dove
"Eternal Hope"

Oil | 48x36 in

$7,705
Painting titled "GOMBURZA" by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano, Original Artwork
GOMBURZA - Painting, 60x72 in ©1996 by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano -
"GOMBURZA"

Painting | 60x72 in

$7,790
Painting titled "Victim" by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano, Original Artwork
Victim - Painting, 60x48 in ©1990 by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano -
"Victim"

Painting | 60x48 in

$9,411
Painting titled "Heroes Grave II" by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano, Original Artwork
Heroes Grave II - Painting, 48x36 in ©2006 by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano -
"Heroes Grave II"

Painting | 48x36 in

$7,198
Painting titled "August 23, 1896" by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano, Original Artwork
August 23, 1896 - Painting, 60x48 in ©1992 by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano -
"August 23, 1896"

Painting | 60x48 in

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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 "The Battered Woman" by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano, Original Artwork, Oil
The Battered Woman - Painting, 48x36 in ©2011 by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano - Figurative, figurative-594, Jesus with Woman
"The Battered Woman"

Oil | 48x36 in

$14,151
Painting titled "The Agony of a Woman" by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano, Original Artwork, Oil
The Agony of a Woman - Painting, 48x36 in ©2010 by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano - Figurative, figurative-594, Jesus with Woman, Religious, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Jesus with Mother and Child
"The Agony of a Woman"

Oil | 48x36 in

$7,401
Painting titled "Mother & Child of H…" by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano, Original Artwork, Oil
Mother & Child of Healing - Painting, 40x30 in ©2010 by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano - Figurative, figurative-594, Stucco, Cloth, and Glued Found Objects
"Mother & Child of Healing"

Oil | 40x30 in

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Painting titled "In the name of the…" by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano, Original Artwork
In the name of the Father - Painting, 60x72 in ©1992 by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano -
"In the name of the Father"

Painting | 60x72 in

$7,791
Painting titled "Cry Out for Justice" by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano, Original Artwork
Cry Out for Justice - Painting, 48x48 in ©1997 by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano - A working class woman raising her hands in torment asking to be free of slavery, brutality and barbarism.
"Cry Out for Justice"

Painting | 48x48 in

$7,800
Painting titled "To Die for You" by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano, Original Artwork
To Die for You - Painting, 48x96 in ©1990 by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano -
"To Die for You"

Painting | 48x96 in

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Painting titled "Dead Sparrow" by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano, Original Artwork
Dead Sparrow - Painting, 96x48 in ©1997 by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano -
"Dead Sparrow"

Painting | 96x48 in

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Painting titled "Mother & Child Aetas" by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano, Original Artwork, Oil
Mother & Child Aetas - Painting, 40x30 in ©2011 by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano - Figurative, figurative-594, Mother & Child Aetas
"Mother & Child Aetas"

Oil | 40x30 in

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Painting titled "Koi Pond at the Jap…" by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano, Original Artwork
Koi Pond at the Japanese Garden - Painting, 67x78.5 in ©1995 by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano - Koi Pond
"Koi Pond at the Japanese Garden"

Painting | 67x78.5 in

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Painting titled "The Battered Woman" by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano, Original Artwork, Oil
The Battered Woman - Painting, 48x36 in ©2010 by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano - Figurative, figurative-594, Jesus with Woman, Religious, Jesus, Jesus Christ
"The Battered Woman"

Oil | 48x36 in

Not For Sale
Painting titled "Shaken" by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano, Original Artwork, Oil
Shaken - Painting, 36x36 in ©2012 by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano - Surrealism, surrealism-627, Skull, Bird, Fish and Face with Skeletal Hands and Fire
"Shaken"

Oil | 36x36 in

$15,578
Painting titled "We The People" by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano, Original Artwork
We The People - Painting, 72x42 in ©1992 by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano -
"We The People"

Painting | 72x42 in

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Painting titled "In Loving Memory" by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano, Original Artwork
In Loving Memory - Painting, 28x24 in ©1992 by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano -
"In Loving Memory"

Painting | 28x24 in

$5,818
Painting titled "My Grave" by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano, Original Artwork
My Grave - Painting, 48x96 in ©1990 by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano - Array
"My Grave"

Painting | 48x96 in

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Painting titled "Heroes Grave III" by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano, Original Artwork
Heroes Grave III - Painting, 48x48 in ©2007 by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano -
"Heroes Grave III"

Painting | 48x48 in

$7,800
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
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