John Stinger Fine Art. Impressions

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Stinger Cartoons Appear Monthly in National Publications.

John Stinger from Stewartsville, NJ is well known for his elegant impressionistic landscape paintings. But cartooning was, and continues to be, on his artistic agenda.

After selling his first cartoon professionally at age 15 to a major sports magazine, he then created “Stinger’s Stunner” in the Air Force. The cartoon was distributed weekly world-wide via the Stars and Stripes and earned him two Department of Defense awards for Best Military Cartoonist. In the 1970’s, he syndicated his single- panel cartoon called “Big Business” via the Los Angeles Times to 65 newspapers in the US and Canada, and authored, as well as illustrated, his first book entitled “I Buy Junk. I Sell Antiques.” in 1992.

Now, the versatile artist continues selling his humor to a growing list of national publications that includes art and antique collectors, as well as active adults.

A serious antiques and art collector/dealer since 1970, Stinger’s humorous cartoons have found a ready-made market in the antiques-related publications that cater to collectors, as well as magazines targeted to seniors in the 55plus age category.

His cartoons are now appearing monthly in national publications and include The Antiques Trader in Wisconsin, Discovery Publications in Kansas City, Antique Week in Indiana, Silk Purse magazine in New Jersey, Mature Living magazine in Tennessee, Great Lakes Trader in Michigan, Maine Antique Digest, Today’s Vintage magazine in Arizona, Mountain States Collector in Colorado, Idaho Senior News, and Just Horses magazine in Wyoming.

Stinger says that painting and cartooning are so closely related, that both disciplines have enabled him to become a more accomplished artist.

Several recent cartoons are depicted below. © 2010 by John Stinger. All rights reserved by the artist.

37th Annual Yellow Springs Art Show

I just want to personally invite you to attend the 37th Annual Yellow Springs Art Show, featuring over 170 juried artists exhibiting in the areas finest art show and sale of paintings, drawings, graphics and sculpture. The show is located at the Chester Springs Studio on Art School Road in Chester Springs, PA , where some of the great New Hope Impressionists taught summer school at the turn of the century. The building was also used as a hospital for General Washington's soldiers during the Revolutionary War.

Most of you know I have been a painter for many years but this is the first time I have been selected to participate after trying hard for several years. Just to be juried into this incredible show demands the best of each artist, so I am delighted to be participating with four framed oil landscape paintings and a dozen unframed giclee prints on canvas including my latest print that many arts and crafts collectors seem to like, entitled " The Bungalow" (see attached).

Admission to the show is free to the public with some Friday Happy Hour(s): Free Wine and Cheese on April 30 and Fee Wine and Chocolate on May 7. There are some special paid events that might appeal to the serious art collector including the fabulus First Look Sponsor Reception ($100 each in advance - $120 at the door) on April 21; a lavish Private Preview Party ( $75 each in advance) on April 23; as well as an exciting (free) Art Quest for Kids and an Arts Immersion Program for Adults - all held in conjunction with the Show.

For more details,including directions, visit www.yellowsprings.org.

If you have any questions,please call me: 908-319-8957. Art is alive and well at Yellow Springs!

"Local Colors" Is A Must-See Movie!

If you are an artist , dealer,collector,educator or just a lover of fine art, do yourself and others like you a well-deserved favor. Go see, rent, borrow or buy this stunning film today! And after you see it,be sure tell all your friends,too.

"Local Colors" is one of the most important films about contemporary art I have ever seen during my long lifetime. The movie script reads like an artist statement! ( Please read my statement and you will understand what I mean.)

When we experience the exquisite beauty of this planet, we encounter the divine force and creative energy that connects us all. And this connection with all that elegant beauty, truly defines our humanity, as well as our art.

The actors are great.The story is moving, The direction and photography are outstanding -so no need to go into details about this memorable film.

It is the message that is so vital: Beauty needs to become important again.

See the movie,my Friends and pass the word around to all your connections.

Stewartsville Artist Featured at Main Line Philadelphia Show

John Stinger will be the featured solo artist at the stunning Viking Culinary Arts Center in Bryn Mawr, PA with an artist reception held by the Philadelphia Main Line’s First Friday art event opening on August 7 from 6-8:00pm. The show will display new paintings and limited edition prints on canvas by the artist and will run thru the month. The public is invited free of charge.

A well known New Jersey and Bucks County impressionist landscape painter for over 40 years , John was last years blue ribbon winner for the best oil painting in the Warren County Senior Art Show professional category.

John is also the founder, curator, and Executive Director of the Fine Art Alliance, a professional group of visual artists, sculptors and fine art photographers that exhibits their collective works at various corporations in the tri-state area.

For more information about the Main Line Art Show and the artist, call 908-319-8957

Back From The Grand Tetons!

Susanne's camera captures this spectacular view of bison moving to lower ground as the first winter snow begins in Grand Teton National Park.

John and Susanne took a wildlife safari personal guided tour of the park and saw moose, antelope and magnificent herds of elk. The sound of a male elk trumpeting at early sunset to keep his herd together was a totally new experience and underscored the need to protect these elegant creatures.

To see huge herds gathering in the lowlands against the backdrop of snow capped "Sleeping Indian Mountain" in Jackson Hole ,Wyoming is an unforgettable site.

No wonder so many American artists are attracted to this area.

Back From California!

John at an art show at the Mission San Juan Capistrano.


A view of Laguna Beach, next to the Art Museum where they attended an art show and lecture featuring the works of California landscape master William Wendt.	Susanne at the Mission- the oldest building in California and the inspiration for so many paintings that also led to the creation of American mission and arts and crafts furniture design at the turn of the century.

Stinger to Exhibit at Stover Mill in October 2010

John was recently invited to exhibit again in October 2010 at the beautiful Stover Mill Gallery located along the Delaware River in Erwinna PA in Bucks County. It is one of his favorite locations to paint, especially in the fall.

His initial show at the Mill was back in 2006 where he painted “Summer Shadows” in 2005 (see picture) which has become one of his signature works.

Since that time, many local artists have now re-discovered the beauty of Stover Mill where it sits so perfectly along the banks of the river. But never content to sit on past success, John will be doing something very special for this show that will be sure to capture everyone’s imagination.

According to John, “So many artists have painted certain spots in Buck County that are so spectacular that their paintings and scenes have become classics. They are painted so well that these great painters own the look and feel of the scene. For that very reason, I stay away from what others are doing or have done in the past, because it’s more challenging to do something no one has ever done before. And let’s face it- who could paint a scene better then Redfield or Garber? I ‘d rather be a painter of my own time, create my own icons and honor the old masters by not painting a scene they have totally made their own.”

We look forward to see what he has planned for this great show!

Muhlenberg Art Gallery to Feature Paintings by Local Artist

Karen Regenfuse of the Muhlenberg Arts Board, recently announced plans to exhibit the landscape oil paintings of New Village, NJ (Warren County) artist, John Stinger in November 2009.

Located inside the Township Building, The Art Gallery will show some of Mr. Stinger’s most recent work including scenes painted plein air in the Lehigh Valley as well as landscapes depicting the Delaware River from Easton to New Hope and across the river to Frenchtown and Stockton.

A painter for over thirty years, the artist was a former corporate advertising executive who has continued to paint most of his life and has exhibited his beautiful impressionistic works in Bethlehem, Lambertville, New Hope, Trenton , Philadelphia, and a host of other major cities especially in the Northeast.

When he is not painting he manages fine art shows for the Straube Center, an international technological corporation with offices located in Pennington, NJ, Singapore and Honolulu.

The Muhlenberg Art Gallery is located in Temple, PA. Call 610-685-0630 for information, hours and directions.

Landscape Artists International

John was recently accepted into the LAI, a prestigious group of international landscape painters that select members based upon their professionalism. A judging committee of selected LAI members reviews applicant’s works and decides who is admitted into the group.

Stinger Returns from Lipking California Workshop

John recently returned from an inspiring painting workshop held in Los Angeles by internationally known painter Jeremy LIpking. Pictured above is Mr. Lipking on the left demonstrating his approach to a portrait painting in oils as John studies his technique.

Another session featured the use of a figure incorporated into a landscape setting.

The entire workshop was intensive and included hands on direction as well as frequent critiques with an emphasis on brushwork, figure placement, as well as pre-planning the subject prior to painting.

Lipking has had 6 one- man shows in New York and Los Angeles and was awarded the California Art Club Gold Metal. He also won Best in Show and First Place from the Portrait Society of American International Portrait Competition in 2006 and 2007.

Announcement: Plein Air Workshops Start September

The artist painting on location

The artist painting on location
along the Hudson River in NY

John is scheduling a series of workshops to be held at his Stewartsville studio and property starting the first weekend in September and ending the last weekend in November. Many of his Fine Art Alliance associates have expressed an interest in weekend study sessions so this will be the first. The classes (all levels) will include painting on location along the Delaware River, at Merrill Creek, the Bucks County Canal Tow Path, and the Lehigh Valley for three hours and finishing the paintings back at his studio for the last 2 hours. Classes are limited to 10 students for Saturday and 10 for Sunday sessions. Hours both days: From 9:00am to 2:00pm. A materials supply list will be provided. Bring your own lunch. Snacks, tea, coffee and well water provided. Adults only please! Call 908-319-8957 to register. $50 per day per person. Sign-up now! (If it rains, we will paint in the studio or re-schedule trips.)

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