Whether the design is on canvas, wood or paper, John Ross Palmer's artwork is always a testament to his energy, creativity and passion for life. As Palmer the individual continues to grow, so does his art. From what started as two dimensional abstract paintings on canvas, his depth of art offered in our Houston gallery now includes original artwork on custom boxes, furniture, ceiling murals, salvage wood and neon. His inspiration for the art comes from his travels abroad to Greece, Austria, Spain, Japan, Argentina, South Africa, Germany and Ireland, as well as his local Houston Heights community's desire to honor history. Escapism is not only the name of Palmer's primary art style but also his art movement. His Escapism style allows the art enthusiast to ease into the world of the abstract by combining his strong, vibrant brushstrokes with subtle aspects of realism. As the Founder of Escapism and the Escapist Mentorship Program, Palmer seeks to elevate all artists by teaching them that through hard work and ingenuity the stereotype of the struggling artist can be forever destroyed.
Escapism Featured in the 2011 Art Chicago Catalogue In Private Collection
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Artist John Ross Palmer Presents a Portrait to Ireland's Minister for Children Frances Fitzgerald. June 2011.
Now in his thirteenth year as a full-time professional artist, John Ross Palmer has learned that an appreciation of art goes hand-in-hand with an appreciation of life. John strives for the best by working to improve himself and his outlook on the world through yoga, meditation, healthy living, community outreach and travel. While Palmer loves traveling abroad to learn the styles and skills of other artists' craft, he takes no more pleasure than returning home to share his new art inspiration with friends, family and cherished collectors at his esteemed Houston art gallery. For John Ross Palmer, art is healing. By reading about John's life, you will learn that art for him is not a may but a must. Creating art is therapy for John Ross Palmer. John knows that art can inspire, art can relieve and art can take both the artist and collector to a heightened awareness of their life. If you are a collector of John Ross Palmer's art, you know that your art is much more than an arrangement of canvas, wood, acrylic and oil. You own a piece of John Ross Palmer: his life, struggle, success and future.
