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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 "Mother & Child in C…" by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano, Original Artwork
Mother & Child in Cubism World - Painting, 20x16 in ©2011 by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano - Mother & Child in Cubism World
"Mother & Child in Cubism World"

Painting | 20x16 in

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Painting titled "After The Rain IV" by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano, Original Artwork, Oil
After The Rain IV - Painting, 16x20 in ©2010 by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano - Abstract, abstract-570, Houses by the Street
"After The Rain IV"

Oil | 16x20 in

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Painting titled "The Girl in an Air…" by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano, Original Artwork, Oil
The Girl in an Air Show - Painting, 24x30 in ©1989 by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano - Abstract, abstract-570, The Girl in an Air Show
"The Girl in an Air Show"

Oil | 24x30 in

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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 "After The Rain III" by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano, Original Artwork, Oil
After The Rain III - Painting, 24x18 in ©2010 by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano - Abstract, abstract-570, Houses in the Village
"After The Rain III"

Oil | 24x18 in

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Painting titled "After The Rain I" by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano, Original Artwork, Oil
After The Rain I - Painting, 11.8x17.5 in ©1980 by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano - Abstract, abstract-570, Houses in the Village
"After The Rain I"

Oil | 11.8x17.5 in

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Painting titled "Strawberry Fields" by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano, Original Artwork, Oil
Strawberry Fields - Painting, 30x40 in ©2010 by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano - Abstract, abstract-570, Strawberry Harvest
"Strawberry Fields"

Oil | 30x40 in

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Painting titled "Market Place" by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano, Original Artwork, Oil
Market Place - Painting, 36x40 in ©1995 by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano - Figurative, figurative-594, People selling in the Market
"Market Place"

Oil | 36x40 in

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Painting titled "Seek and You will f…" by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano, Original Artwork, Oil
Seek and You will find Him - Painting, 24x30 in ©2010 by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano - Abstract, abstract-570, Jesus Christ
"Seek and You will find Him"

Oil | 24x30 in

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Painting titled "Angels with Roses" by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano, Original Artwork
Angels with Roses - Painting, 20x24 in ©1991 by Johnny E.S.J. Otilano - Angel with Roses
"Angels with Roses"

Painting | 20x24 in

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