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John Balloue

John Balloue

Cultural Background: Western Band of Oklahoma Cherokee.

After returning home from Vietnam, John began taking art courses from the local Junior College. Forty years later it has become a business and a way of life.
Having a Cherokee father and an English/Irish mother and not being raised on a reservation, art is his way of understanding, keeping alive and honoring his Native Ancestors.
Painting in a realistic style for over 30 years, in 2003, John needed to try something new. He began experimenting with color and texture to create a more contemporary look and feel to his work.
Now, much of John’s work is more innovative and experimental in nature. Color is the primary means in which the change has occurred. Color is said to be a barometer of emotion and the strong use of color is reflective of a passionate approach to painting. Besides it just looks cool!

Origine Culturelle: Cherokee d'Oklahoma, Bande de l'Ouest.

Après son retour du Vietnam, John a commencé à suivre des cours d'art au collège préuniversitaire local. Quarante ans plus tard, c'est devenu une affaire et un mode de vie.
Ayant un père cherokee et une mère anglaise / irlandaise et n'étant pas élevé sur une réserve, l'art est sa façon de comprendre, de garder vivant et d'honorer ses ancêtres autochtones.
Peinturant dans un style réaliste depuis plus de 30 ans, en 2003, John avait besoin d'essayer quelque chose de nouveau. Il a commencé à expérimenter avec la couleur et la texture pour créer un look plus contemporain à son travail.
Maintenant, une grande partie du travail de John est plus innovante et expérimentale dans la nature. La couleur est le principal moyen par lequel le changement s'est produit. La couleur est considérée comme un baromètre de l'émotion et la forte utilisation de la couleur reflète une approche passionnée de la peinture. De plus, ça rajoute un effet moderne à ses toiles, ce qui les rend grandioses!

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Micky Moose by artist John Balloue - Cherokee. Indigenous Collection
Head Trickster by artist John Balloue - Cherokee. Indigenous Collection
Eddy Elk by artist John Balloue - Cherokee. Indigenous Collection
Eager Beavers by artist John Balloue - Cherokee. Indigenous Collection
Many Horns by artist John Balloue - Cherokee. Indigenous Collection
Dancing Spirits by artist John Balloue - Cherokee. Indigenous Collection
All Decked Out by artist John Balloue - Cherokee. Indigenous Collection
1905 Wa Ya-Cherokee by artist John Balloue - Cherokee. Indigenous Collection
Mr. Bison by artist John Balloue - Cherokee. Indigenous Collection
Northern Brothers by artist John Balloue - Cherokee. Indigenous Collection
Strong One by artist John Balloue - Cherokee. Indigenous Collection
Mystic Warriors by artist John Balloue - Cherokee. Indigenous Collection
Bear Clan by artist John Balloue - Cherokee. Indigenous Collection
Brother Bear by artist John Balloue - Cherokee. Indigenous Collection
21st Century Bear by artist John Balloue - Cherokee. Indigenous Collection
Proud Warrior by artist John Balloue - Cherokee. Indigenous Collection
Hear Me Roar by artist John Balloue - Cherokee. Indigenous Collection
Feel the Spirit by artist John Balloue - Cherokee. Indigenous Collection
Dreams of Running by artist John Balloue - Cherokee. Indigenous Collection
The Eyes Have It by artist John Balloue - Cherokee. Indigenous Collection
Five of Kind by artist John Balloue - Cherokee. Indigenous Collection
Star Gazers by artist John Balloue - Cherokee. Indigenous Collection
Cherokee Wolf Clan by artist John Balloue - Cherokee. Indigenous Collection