John Boyer

John Boyer (1931-2005) worked with the progressive studios of Tierra del Sol from 1993 until his passing. John grew up in Oregon and, after moving to Southern California as a young man, taught himself to draw. Boyer showed a mastery of composition and narrative in drawing and painting. He used vivid oil pastels, graphite, and acrylic paint to describe complex architectural landscapes. Interiors and exteriors were exposed simultaneously in rich compositions that center on an array of characters. Boyer’s characters exhibited similar features yet were distinguishable by unique costumes. Whether heads-of-state, religious icons, or Hollywood horror movie characters, his attention to detail and bold colorful style revealed a strong storyline.

Boyer’s work has been exhibited throughout Southern California, including the Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles (2015), The Claremont Graduate University and Claremont Museum of Art (2020).