John Mills

Here’s another drawing I did :) with some detail pics. Hope you enjoy! Untitled, oil pastel and graphite on paper, 12.5 x 12.5 in.

It’s been a minute but here’s a painting from a little while back, with some details. Hope u enjoy :) Flowered, oil, latex, graphite on canvas, 72x72in

For a while now I’ve been trying to allow more free association, etc., into my work. This has resulted in more representational elements creeping in. With the painting in this post, it’s a bit more explicit. I did it late last year and named it Life Lessons. At the time I thought the title was a little bland and maybe corny…but now it seems apropos. It’s been a topsy turvy year so far. I fell and broke my wrist in December but didn’t find out it was broken until late May. I just had surgery on Monday and ouch, it hurts. My dear and great artist friend of over 30 years, Tuan Nguyen, passed away from cancer in March. Please check out his work. It’s beautiful, and so is he. @thingsurcher doglegnexus.com My uncle David died recently as well. A kind and gentle soul. He will be missed. So I guess that title rings true right now. And the painting is, well, about life and death. I suppose that’s true about most art. Just trying to understand what it’s all about. Creating a model to describe the hilarity, absurdity and beauty of this experience. My surgeon drew some notations on my knuckle with a sharpie before my surgery. To me it kind of looks like a smirky face. We see what we want to I guess. And I think that’s why we’re here :) thanks if you read all of this!!!🥳😀🥳 Included images: Life Lessons, 2023, oil, acrylic and graphite on canvas, 70x90 in Detail 1 Detail 2, 3 Me and Tuan in bfa art, UF, 1992?? Tuan in Seattle, feb. 2024 (2 pics) My uncle, David Freeman in the UK, 1985ish :) My wrist Knuckle drawing :)

If you haven’t had the chance yet come on out to Alto Beta tomorrow from 12-5pm, Sunday. I’ll be there and so will my painting after 1pm :) it’s nice to share space with many amazing artists at “13 Ways of Looking at a Blackbird”!!! Included are some detail shots of the painting and a few new drawings… Alto Beta 2551 1/2 N. Fair Oaks Blvd. Altadena, CA 91001 @alto_beta

I’m feeling very grateful and excited to share space with many amazing artists at Alto Beta’s new group show, “13 Ways of Looking at a Blackbird”!!! The show is up till June 9th and the gallery is open 12-5pm Sat-Sun., and by appt. If you are able please come and check it out!!!🙏🏻🌈🙏🏻🌈🙏🏻 Alto Beta 2551 1/2 N. Fair Oaks Blvd. Altadena, CA 91001 @hbrown1119 @new_weather @wyrd_wud @treasurefrey @seanginceramics @ranchodelsapo @chilchotarose @regherod @jothamhungstudio @jasonameadows @antonioadrianopuleo @nadine.schelbert @pattern_language @alto_beta

Hi! Here’s a newer larger painting, with some detail shots. Happy January!! Love Explosion, 2023, oil and graphite on canvas, 70x90in

Here’s another drawing. I don’t usually title my drawings but I think this one is called “Brainscan”. A lot of stuff going on in/out there… Ink, oil pastel, and graphite on paper, 9x12”

It was really great to see Jay Erker’s amazing new exhibition “Black Magick” at Leftfield gallery @leftfieldgallery this past Saturday in Los Osos!! Followed by Halloween fun at the Madonna Inn. Good times and great work!!!❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🫎🦇💀🎃💀🤟 @wyrd_wud @katieherzogstudio @livaanrud @_nickwilkinson_ @jhnprsn @pmljrdn

Hi!! Here’s another group of drawings for sale, same setup as my previous posts. (Text below). There are still a number of drawings available from the earlier posts too. DM me if ur interested :) Prior post: I’m trying to raise some funds for a larger project I’m planning. I’d like to offer my drawings to anyone who’d like one at a discounted rate :) $150. the drawings are 12.5x12.5in on archival paper and vary in media with pencil, marker and oil pastel. For an additional $50 I will include a custom made pro-level floating poplar frame made by yours truly ($150 value). The image will be mounted on archival rag board and the back includes multi-directional French cleats for easy install. If you’re local I can deliver. Otherwise, shipping and handling would be extra. Please DM me if you’re interested!!!!💖💖💖

Here’s another drawing with some portrait vibes. 🤓 Ink and graphite on paper, 9x12”

Been gone for a while on a cool trip to the British Isles :) started some new drawings in a slightly different format upon my return. Here’s one with some details. Hope u enjoy! Ink, oil pastel and graphite on paper, 9x12”

I wasn’t able to add pics to my edit so here’s another post with more :)I’m included in a group show at Claremont Graduate University’s East Gallery,entitled TBD, curated by David Pagel! With works by me, Tony Larson @tonylarsonstudio , Holly Perez, Marissa Reyes @devils__plaything , Jenny Ziomek @jennyziomekstudio and Jay Erker @wyrd_wud shows up till the 22nd! Come out if u can:) Also there’s a concurrent solo exhibition in the West Gallery by the amazing painter Brown Lethem. Please come out and see!!! Claremont Graduate University 251 E 10th st Claremont, CA 91711 909-621-8071