Krentz Johnson Courtroom Sketches
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LPAPA Gallery Reception: Thursday, March 3, 2022, 6PM – 9PM
2022 Best of Plein Air Juried Show
March 3 - April 4, 2022
Online Gallery Preview & Auction: Opens 10AM Monday, Feb 28th; Ends 8PM Thursday, March 3rd
Laguna Plein Air Painters Association
414 N Coast, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Thursday through Monday, 11-5pm
See More Fine Art by Krentz Johnson--Go To krentzjohnson.com
LPAPA Gallery Reception: Thursday, March 3, 2022, 6PM – 9PM
2022 Best of Plein Air Juried Show
March 3 - April 4, 2022
Online Gallery Preview & Auction: Opens 10AM Monday, Feb 28th; Ends 8PM Thursday, March 3rd
Laguna Plein Air Painters Association
414 N Coast, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Thursday through Monday, 11-5pm
Protected, Casein on linen, 12x16 SOLD
Painted at Batiquitos Lagoon, Carlsbad CA.
Hog Heaven, Casein on hardboard, 14x18"
Painted at Julian, CA
The Gallery Monthly Show
February 22-March 21 2022
The English Garden, Pastel, 14x18
All the World's a Stage, Casein on prepared Arches 300mg, 8x10.5"
Storm Bird, Casein on linen, 8x8"
AUCTION OPENS JANUARY 31ST 3rd Annual LPAPA Strong & Positive Painted Postcard Art Auction
January 31- February 3rd
The auction opens Monday, January 31st at 10:00 am PT and ends Thursday, February 3rd at 9:00 pm PT. All artwork will have a starting auction price of $50.00 with minimum bid increments of $10.00.
We will be showcasing the available postcard art and opening the auction link by 10 am on Monday, January 31st! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to add a unique work of art to your collection!
Laguna Plein Air Painters Association
401 N Coast, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Thursday through Monday, 11-5pm
AUCTION OPENS JANUARY 31ST 3rd Annual LPAPA Strong & Positive Painted Postcard Art Auction
January 31- February 3rd
The auction opens Monday, January 31st at 10:00 am PT and ends Thursday, February 3rd at 9:00 pm PT. All artwork will have a starting auction price of $50.00 with minimum bid increments of $10.00.
We will be showcasing the available postcard art and opening the auction link by 10 am on Monday, January 31st! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to add a unique work of art to your collection!
Laguna Plein Air Painters Association
401 N Coast, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Thursday through Monday, 11-5pm
Hush Hush Sweet Scarlet, Casein on Arches, 5x7"
Auction Link live on Jan 31st
The Gallery
Jan 17-Feb 14 2022
NEW LOCATION and HOURS The Fallbrook Art Association (The Fallbrook Art Association website is currently under new construction)
300 N Brandon #6, Fallbrook, CA 760-645-0491
11-4 Thursday through Saturday
Prado Gate, Casein on hardboard, 9x12
Early Catch, Casein on linen, 12x16
BEST IN SHOW Quiet Pavilion, Gouache, 14x18
Dec 2nd – Jan 3rd, 2022
Laguna Plein Air Painters Association
401 N Coast, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Thursday through Monday, 11-5pm
Dec 2nd – Jan 3rd, 2022
Laguna Plein Air Painters Association
401 N Coast, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Thursday through Monday, 11-5pm
Storm Bird, Casein on Linen, 8x8
The Gallery December 3-January 16, 2022
NEW LOCATION and HOURS The Fallbrook Art Association
300 N Brandon #6, Fallbrook, CA 760-645-0491
11-4 Thursday through Saturday
New Plein Air Works
Quiet Perspectives, Casein on Arches, 8x8"
The Gallery in Fallbrook on exhibit through Jan 16th
The Gallery in Fallbrook on exhibit through Jan 16th
Pavilion Stroll, Casein on Hardboard, 9x12
Pavilion Stroll, Casein on Hardboard, 9x12
Morning Vigil, Pastel on Pastelbord, 16x20 SOLD
Morning Vigil, Pastel on Pastelbord, 16x20 SOLD
Lake Miramar, Pastel, 16x20
Early Birds, Casein, 9x12
October 20-November 13, 2021October 23rd Reception 3-5 pm
The Fallbrook Art Association Gallery
127 N. Main. in Fallbrook, CA 760-645-0491
11-4 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Friday 11-6 and 10-4 on Saturday.
Hog Heaven, Casein on hardboard, 14x18"
Cove Cool, Casein on linen, 9x12"
Cove Cool, Casein on linen, 9x12"
Super Dad, Casein on hardboard, 11x14"
The Fallbrook Art Association Gallery,127 N. Main. in Fallbrook, CA 760-645-0491
11-4 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Friday 11-6 and 10-4 on Saturday.
This website is in the process of changing hosts. Some updates after August 1, 2021 might not be available. I apologize for the inconvenience. Future fine art Events Page will be hosted from www.krentzjohnson.com currently under construction. Courtsketches.com will be fully updated in 2022. All contact forms are functioning and prices are still honored as posted. Thanks for stopping by!
Plein Air Festival July 24 through July 31, 2021. Selected works exhibit through Oct 10, 2021. The Online Auction Link or check OMA Plein Air Festival.
"Just Add Water", 16x20", Casein, has been accepted for the Plein Air Festival Exhibition through October 10, 2021.
Jurors: Scott Prior, Jean Stern with OMA executive director Maria Mingalone
"Brick by Brick", 14x18", Casein.
Quick Paint 2 hour Entry:
"On A Mission"
Casein, 9x12
On exhibit at the Oceanside Museum of Art through July 31, 2021
Thanks to all who stopped by to watch me paint. I enjoyed meeting you and painting in your neighborhood.
The Quick Paint was at Mission San Luis Rey in Oceanside, CA. There were over 120 artists participating.
Make Your Mark! Annual International Juried Exhibition
2020 Fallbrook Art Association Annual Plein Air Competition Judged by Margaret Larlham, video by Joel Anderson.
127 N Fallbrook
April/May Show through May 16th, 2021
Reception Saturday April 24, 2-4pm
See the video of this Plein Air Art Competition by Joel Anderson
"Grand Topiaries" Casein, 11x14" First Place Plein Air Contest Award.
Laguna Plein Air Painters Association
1st Annual LPAPA Squared Online Exhibition/Auction
December 7-20th, 2020
Auction link click here
View Catalog click here
"Quiet Perspectives" Casein, 8x8" First Place Artist Award. Go to LPAPA's online gallery for free registration Virtual Gallery Reception: LPAPA Squared All Member Show
Thursday, December 10, 2020, 5:00 PM until 6:00 PM
LPAPA in Residence Virtual Gallery Reception
Online Zoom Live-Streamed Event
Laguna Beach, CA
"Sunset Glaze" was accepted into the Richeson Casein 2020 Exhibit.
Richeson Gallery Casein Contest is a first of it's kind, to promote and educate on the qualities of casein painting. There were 500 contestants. This was a studio work, painted in the times of Covid, from photos taken last summer at Sunset Cliffs, San Diego.
Pastel Society of San Diego online National Juried Show 2020 is open now until November 30th. Falling received a Third Place Award.
"Portraits of Justice" is now open as a semi-permanent exhibition of courtroom illustration at the Edward J. Schwartz Courthouse in downtown San Diego. Reproductions of sketches of famous trials spanning more than two centuries on display feature Bill Robles, Howard Brodie, Betty Wells, Jane Rosenberg and many others from around the country. Twenty seven artists in total working high profile cases are exhibited. I was asked to curate this exhibtion, over two years in the making, by The Learning Center of the Southern District of California and the United States District Court Southern District of California. The exhibition includes the history of courtroom illustration, the golden era of courtroom sketching and a special section on the judges of the U.S.District Court of the Southern Distric of California. Click here for the official press release. The exhibition is part of the outreach program by the United States District Court of Southern Californai to educate the public about the judicial branch of the fedearl government. Click here for the network broadcast review by KFMB. The artists include: Andy Austin, Vicki Ellen Behringer, Howard Brodie, Marilyn Church, Christine Cornell, Ida Libby Dengrove, Mona Shafer Edwards, Janet Hamlin, William J. Hennessy, Jr., Leo Hershfield, Greg High, Krentz Johnson, Carole Kabrin, Butch Krieger, Jerry Lemenu, Pat Lopez, Arnold Mesches, Franklin McMahon, Gary Myrick, Ruth Pollack-Pappas, Freda Leibowitz Reiter, Bill Robles, David Rose, Jane Rosenberg, Dana Verkouteren, Betty Wells, Brigitte Woosley. Other contributors are J.W. August, Phoebe Hoban, Paul Krueger, Douglas O. Linder and Gina Wohlsdorf.
Photo: L to R: Detroit artist Jerry Lemenu, San Francisco Bay Area artist Vicki Ellen Behringer, Los Angeles artist Bill Robles, San Diego artist Krentz Johnson and Honorable Janis L. Sammartino at the grand opening January 23, 2020.
Filming set for The New York Times' news documentary The Weekly in an old courtroom downtown Manhattan December 2, 2019. This was an amazing courtroom. There were carved wood nooks with "In God We Trust" behind the bench, marble fireplaces, lots of big windows, and an upstairs gallery. I was invited by The New York Times to re-enact two sketches for
"The Gallagher Effect" (S1 E23) episode airing on FX and HULU.
December 3, 2019 Bill Robles and I posing in front of the Courthouse after the Change of Plea hearing of Duncan Hunter. Bill and many other courtroom artists are featured at a semi-permanent exhibit that I curated for the
Edward J. Schwartz Courthouse "Portraits of Justice" opening January 23, 2020.
San Diego County Fair Art Exhibition June 1-July 4, 2019
Demo in pastel Weds Jun 12 with Pastel Society San Diego noon-4pm, and
Demo in gouache July 1 noon-4pm in front of the Fine Arts Exhibition.
Exhibitior July 4th sales and demo in the Garden Area 11-5pm, Area A.
Four paintings accepted in Fine Arts Exhibition.
Paint San Clemente June 22-July 25, 2019
Plein Air Quick Draw Event Contest 3rd Place.
Paintings after the Gala June 29th on exhibit through July 25th.
Art Center in the Square
Group Show November 6 - January 4.
Clairemont Town Square Shopping Center
4809 Clairemont Drive (first storefront on the left at the Lakehurst Ave entrance) Hours Daily: 10-6pm Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day
Reception Friday, November 9, 2018, 6:30-8:00pm
and Grand Opening Saturday, November 10, 10-6pm
I will Demo in pastel Sunday, November 17th, 2:30-4:30pm
Ladybug Art Studio is sponsoring this Pop-up Exhibition
Photo (left) of painting at Bluff Strokes Competition, Dubuque, Iowa -- On a cold stormy afternoon. Photo by Rita Persian.
Photo (right) with Nancie King Mertz at Bluff Strokes awards banquet. Photo by Deb Otto
San Diego County Fair Art Exhibition
June 1 through July 4th, 2018
Fine Arts Exhibition
Art Demos: Pastel Demo June 14, noon-4pm with Margaret Larlham representing PSSD, Gouache Demo June 29, 3-5pm.
Plein Air Contest Participant June 21
Pictured left: Plein Air Painting Contest "Dangle II"
Plein Air Demo on Media Day, 2018 Pastel, 18x24". Photo by Kate Fitzsimmons.
Autumn Sycamores, Marian Bear Park, 2018, Pastel, 9x12" First Place in Pastel,
at the Fine Arts Exhibition Hall at the fair.
May 16-28th, 2018
Gallery 21 Spanish Village Art Center, Balboa Park.
"Path With Sycamores", 3rd Place award.
San Diego County Fair Art Exhibition
June 2 through July 4th, 2017
Fine Arts Exhibition
Art Demo June 14, 3pm, With PSSD June 28, Noon-4pm.
Plein Air Contest Participant...June 22.
May 3-15th, 2017
Gallery 21 Spanish Village Art Center, Balboa Park.
Meadow with Boulders, 18x24" Pastel, Honorable Mention
July 16- August 12, 2016
Art of the Park--Pastel Society San Diego
Seven Pastelists from the PSSD--Visitor Center Gallery
Reception Saturday, July 23, 1-4pm
San Diego County Fair Art Exhibition
June 5 through July 4th, 2016
"Raining Carousel" Pastel 3rd Place, "Winter Hours" Pastel Honorable Mention
Individual Art Demo in Pastel Wed June 8,15th
Plein Air Contest Participant...Pastel,First Place.
March 30-April 11, 2016
Gallery 21 Spanish Village Art Center, Balboa Park.
"Winter Hours" 19x25" Pastel, Honorable Mention
Southwestern Artists' Association
15th Annual Juried Art Show
"Top 100" March 1-15, 2016
Gallery 23 1770 Village Place San Diego, CA 92101 619-232-3522
Reception Sunday March 6, 5-7pm Open daily 10am-4pm
"Bridge With Pots" 5x7" Gouache, Watercolor Pencil
"Pavilion With Clouds" 6x8" Gouache, Watercolor Pencil, Third Place Miniatures.
July 1-29th "Quiet Pavilion" 18x24", Gouache/Watercolor Pencil
June 3-25th "Cabrillo" 18x24" Gouache/watercolor pencil
April 1-29th "So Koot" 6x8" Gouache/watercolor pencil
March 2-26th Two works (left, below)
Receptions First Fridays 5-8pm
NTC Liberty Station 2825 Dewey Road, #105
San Diego, CA 92106 (619) 876-4550
"Pavilion With Cast Shadow" 12x16" Gouache/watercolor pencil
Third Place in March Members Show
"November Pavilion" 4x6" Gouache/watercolor pencil
Honorable Mention in Miniature
"Pavilion Portal" 9x12" Gouache
San Diego Watercolor Society February Members Show
41st Annual SMALL IMAGE SHOW
Spanish Village
Jan 25-Feb 28, 2016
Raining Carousel, 5x8",Gouache
Lake Miramar Sunset, 5x8" Gouache
Lake MIramar in Autumn, 5x8" Gouache
"Fair Enough" 18x24" Pastel OnPastelbord, First Place Award
August 12-24th
Gallery 21 Spanish Village Art Center,
Balboa Park.
"Raining Carousel"25x31"Pastel on Paper
Save Our Heritage Organization
Invitational Exhibit
April 17 through September 2015 10-4pm
$15 for inside Exhibit at Marston House includes tour of the home.
Exhibit Dates For Gardens Exhibit is Sunday
August 16th and Sunday Sept 20th. This is a free exhibit .Oils, Watercolors, and Pastels from Krentz Johnson Plein Air Collection
Sunset Reflecting Pond, Pastel, 19x23"
San Diego County Fair Art Exhibition
June 5 through July 5th, 2015
"Blue Pavilion" Pastel 3rd Place
"Mt Woodson Blue Oak" Pastel
Individual Art Demo in Pastel Tuesday June 30th 12-2pm
Plein Air Contest Participant "Plein Fair Fountain"
Demo from 2014 San Diego County Fair photo by Shea Brandt
Mt Woodson Blue Oak, Pastel, 19x23"
Southwestern Artists' Association
14th Annual Juried Art Show
"Top 100" March 18-31, 2015
Southwestern Artists' Association, Gallery 23 1770 Village Place San Diego, CA 92101 619-232-3522
Open daily 10am-4pm Free admission.
View of Miramar, Gouache, 5x7", Third Place Award
40th Annual SMALL IMAGE SHOW
Spanish Village Gallery 21
Jan 31-March 1, 2015
Xanadu II, 5x7" Gouache
Mission Bay Susnet, 5x7", Gouache
Pastel Society San Diego--Art In The Park
Mission Trails Region Park Gallery
at the Visitor Center
Feb 28 through March 28th, 2015
Reception Saturday March 7th 1-4pm
Ten Pastelists Group Show
Balboa Park Jacarandas, Pastel, 16x20"
Hollenbeck, Pastel, 12x18"
View of Ramona, Pastel , 16x20"
Mt. Woodson Oak Study, 14x18"
Pastel Society of San Diego Membership Show
Pt. Loma/Hervey Branch Library 3701 Voltaire St, San Diego, CA 92107
May 1-August 2, 2014
Park Reflections II 19x24" Pastel On Paper, Honorable Mention
April 2-14th, 2014
Gallery 21 Spanish Village Art Center, Balboa Park.
Exhibiting "Reflecting Bridge", 9x12" Oil, 2014
Southwestern Artists' Association, Gallery 23 1770 Village Place
San Diego, CA 92101 619-232-3522 Open daily 10am-4pm Free admission.
"Footpath Mt Woodson" 2x4" Gouache 2014
"Oak Mt Woodson Meadow" 2.5 x4" Gouache 2014
Mt. Woodson White Oak 19x24" Pastel On Paper
April 24-May 26, 2013
Gallery 21 Spanish Village Art Center,
Exhibiting "San Elijo Lagoon", 9x12" Oil, 2013 Frist Place
Southwestern Artists' Association, Gallery 23 1770 Village Place
San Diego, CA 92101 619-232-3522 Open daily 10am-4pm Free admission.
Art in the Pines Plein Air Competition
May 4-5, 10-5pm.
"Plein Ol Torrey" 15x16" Oil on Wood $400
At torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, 12600 North Torrey Pines Road, San Diego, CA 92037
Small Image Show: Gallery 21 Spanish Village Art Center,
January 23-February 25, 2013.
Juried Show. Reception January 26th, 4-8pm.
Three works in gouache, Leslie von Kolb Memorial Award.
Group Show: Gallery 21 Exhibit at Spanish Village Art Center, January 5-12, 2013.
"Ocean Beach Wave with Pier" Pastel on Board 16x20"
Oils and Pastels. Reception January 5th.Click here for more info.