Available paintings
If you are interested in purchasing a painting, please contact me for details.
Email: JohnCrumArt.com / call or text: 843 - 422 - 5294
Miniature 4x4"x 1/2" acrylic paintings on birch block:
"I'd Rather Be Fishing"
This unique piece evokes a sense of calm & contemplation, balancing composition, color, and story. It creates a pleasing visual rhythm, with the solitary fisherman adding an evocative narrative quality. The placement of elongated shadows lends a fascinating dimension to the environment. - 75
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"Par 3"
A whimsical golf scene that captivates with its playful and inviting energy. This scene exudes positivity and a sense of leisurely fun by injecting a sense of narrative & lightheartedness, It engages your imagination. with its dreamlike quality, suggesting calm and a touch of the surreal. - 75
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"Hey - Over Here!"
This painting comes to life with a sense of joy and playfulness. Emotional content is particularly strong: the cheerful expression on the fish opens a delightful narrative, inviting you to imagine what will happen next. The fisherman's concentration grounds the scene in a relatable human experience. - 75
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"Conversation w/ Mermaid"
The tranquil engagement between two friends, draws you into the gentle moment of connection, and magic. The emotional scene creates a focal point that invites curiosity and a deeper engagement. The body language serves to heighten this sense of anticipation and wonder. - 75
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"SEVEN SISTERS"
36"x 36" on deep canvas.
This surreal painting captures your interest by drawing you into a world where reality and fantasy intertwine. The floating island covered in lush trees adds both mystery and whimsy, reminding one of a dream landscape with a distinctive voice all its own. The small house and hidden figures are nestled within the island suggesting a story waiting to be told but also offers a comforting, human touch amidst the grandeur of nature. "Seven Sisters" fuses nature with imagination, creating a harmonious blend of reality and fantasy, evoking a gently surreal, dreamlike mood. This piece could be an inspiring addition to your home. - 1100 |
"A DIFFERENT WAY"
36"x 36" on extra-deep canvas.
This energetic landscape immediately delights you with its bold use of color and interplay of textures with mosaic-like brushstrokes imbuing the water with movement and vitality, hinting at a deeper sense of reflection. The stylized sky-bright and expansive with a charmingly singular cloud-serves to heighten the sense of whimsy and individuality. This painting successfully conveys both a scene and a sensation-an inviting harmony between the natural world and the artist's inner response to it. - 1800 |
"ANOTHER WAY HOME"
36"x 36" on extra-deep canvas.
This compelling autumn landscape captures your attention with an interplay of stylized forms and vibrant fall colors. The marsh river is a strong visual anchor creating a natural sense of movement and direction through the piece. The mosaic-like approach achieves the artwork's graphic impact, enhancing the sense of atmosphere and unifying the piece through consistent geometric motif. This approach is both modern and timeless, evoking the traditions of mosaic and stained glass while feeling fresh. This artwork has wonderful energy and originality and is available for your home or office. - 1800 |
"DANCE LIKE A BUTTERFLY!"
9"x 12" on deep canvas.
Imagine this fairy-like figure in your home. Amidst a flurry of butterflies, this piece exudes energy and joy, while uplifting your spirit. The figure against the blue sky allows her presence to resonate with depth and dignity, underscoring beauty in diversity. Her dance conveys a sense of hope, yearning, and celebration. Enhanced by the butterflies, you feel the sense of movement- as if the scene continues beyond the frame. - 300 |
"LILY POND"
12"x 12" on deep canvas.
Swirling patterns of water create a sense of movement pulling you deep into the scene. The brush strokes make the water itself a living entity in the composition. Lily pads provide a natural contrast that serves as a counterbalance to the movement, grounding the scene. The boat adds an element of story that could be interpreted as a moment of transition, perhaps the beginning or end of a journey, inviting your imagination to complete the interactive nature of the scene. The blending of abstract and realism lends a playful dynamic to the composition, evoking emotions, from tranquility to the anticipation for what lies ahead. - 495 |
"LILY PADS"
20"x 20" on deep canvas.
A beautiful combining of nature with inventive color and texture. The serene yet dynamic scene immediately brings to mind classic works, with a contemporary twist. The colors imbue a sense of energy that captivates. The vibrant pink and white hues act as a focal point drawing the eye, while the smaller flower provides a sense of growth and continuity. The water's mosaic pattern adds a textural complexity suggesting movement and depth. The dragonfly bring the painting to life while adding a narrative, incorporating delicate fauna and interactions within natural habitats. - 495 |
"SEASON OF CREATION"
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20"x 20" on deep canvas.
This pastoral garden scene captures the essence of life, marrying simplicity with a vibrant, folk-art aesthetic. The woman standing amid rows of crops, draws you into a serene and idyllic setting. The palette of bold blues and greens, complements the theme, adding depth to the piece, amplifying the vibrancy of the scene. The strength is in its stylized representation of nature. The patterns of foliage and stylized trees form a backdrop that is not only visually striking but also creates a sense of harmony and rhythm. A unique and charming addition to your collection. - 495 |
"A RAINBOW RUNS THROUGH IT"
20"x 20" on deep canvas.
An imaginative, suspended, fantasy island painting draws you in with each viewing. The vibrant rainbow of color, details and hidden symbols invite you to travel into this magical place. The tall boat, with the artist's signature heart-shape stern, lies connected to the sea, adding a gently surreal element. The overall composition is fantastical and dreamlike, combining natural and abstract elements. - 495 |
"UPDRAFT"
30"x 30" on deep canvas.
This painting will lift your spirits with a daily dose of inspiration and positivity. An exploration of surrealism, blending dream with reality evoking a sense of curiosity. This color palette creates a fresh and lively atmosphere, which is crucial to invigorating the mood. Perched at the hill's edge, the house adds a delightful tension to the composition about balance. This piece evokes emotion and wonder, the combination of robust visual storytelling and meticulous attention to detail makes for a compelling viewing experience. - 900 |
"SALTY DAWGS"
24"x 36" on deep canvas.
This fun maritime scene draws the viewer into a vivid whimsical coastal world. The figure stands out with its vibrant colors, capturing the viewer's eye and conveying the sense of resilience and tradition associated with seafaring life. A sense of determination and calmness is in his face as this "Salty Dawg" returns to his trustful companion patiently onboard "Love Conquers All". The buoy and seagulls providing balancing points of interest and narrative, while the distant boat and dog add layers to the background. The arrangement draws the viewer's eye around the piece, creating a harmonious flow that supports the painting's maritime theme. - 900 |
"A TREE OF LIFE"
30"x 30" on deep canvas.
This painting captures a vibrant tree brimming with life and love. The gnarled trunk consists of shapes and hidden symbols. The foliage is a pattern of shapes with accents and symbols, against a clear blue sky. An abstract impression of grass and shadows in contrasting colors give the image an energetic and lively feel. - 900 |
"STILL STANDING"
12"x 12" on deep canvas.
An old wooden pier with two standing figures. The background is a vivid blue with light, scattered clouds. The use of bright and contrasting colors, give an impressionistic style and a modern, abstract feel. The two figures on the walkway add a touch of human presence and scale. - 400 |
"POPPY!!"
30"x 30" on deep canvas.
I love the coloring of this piece! Bright red poppies against a textured blue/green background captures the eye. The bold reds immediately draw you in, creating a visual tension that makes this piece vivid and engaging. The elongated green stems add elegance and natural movement, guiding your gaze through the piece. Its notable strength is the way it balances simplicity with dynamism. The elongated stems symbolize growth or a reaching towards the sky, adding a narrative layer to the piece. - 900 |
BIRDS OF A FEATHER
12"x 12" on deep canvas.
A serene waterfront scene (Harbortown in Sea Pines?) immediately draws you into a moment of quiet contemplation. The sense of calmness and peace, fosters a soothing atmosphere on an emotional level. The presence of the woman in white, against a backdrop of nature amplifies the contemplative mood. Perched gulls, and gulls in flight, create a sense of motion that enlivens the tranquility of the setting without disturbing its peacefulness. The delicate balance between stillness and movement is challenging to achieve, and this execution is commendable. It suggests a moment frozen in time, inviting you to linger and immerse in its quiet beauty. - 400 |
"NORTHERN EXPOSURE"
24"x 18" in black shadow frame.
Immerse yourself in this whimsical seaside scene of a fishing village on a pier extending over teal waters. The vibrant northern lights transitions through shades of pink, yellow, and blue, evoking the feel of an aurora. Boats are moored beneath the pier, reflected in the rippling water. The effect is dreamy and imaginative, blending bold colors and elements of fantasy. - 400 |
"FREE BIRD"
18"x 24" in black shadow frame. A white heron in flight is a captivating exploration of nature's grace and tranquility. The stylized rendering with wings elegantly spread captures a beautiful moment of motion, imparting a sense of freedom and fluidity. Shades of blue for the water complements the heron's white feathers and enhances the serene qualities of the scene, evoking a cool, calming essence of a peaceful waterway. The inclusion of reeds and lily pads further establish the natural setting, grounding the ethereal flight of the heron within a tangible and realistic environment. These elements display an understanding of composition, helping to lead the eye through the artwork while adding layers of interest. - 500 |
Original paintings are available directly from the artist and through Pluff Mudd Art Gallery (843) 757-5590.
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