John Leininger

I have enjoyed a lifelong pursuit of communicating thru art. Whether it is with paint & brush or piano & guitar or sculpting
wood I strive to create the grace and harmony that I seek to
share with others.
I have always rejected the notion that I should confine my work to one style. The idea that an artist should restrict them
self to one style seem's ludicrous to me. Abstract painting
appeals to me as a wonderful opportunity for limitless
exploration. My desire is to create paintings the viewer can
connect with. When I succeed I feel I have created a bridge
between myself and the the viewer. Abstract art challenges the
viewer and artist to communicate in a non-verbal way.
Experimenting with color and form has always fascinated me.
The endless possibilities that a blank canvas offers to me as
an artist are at once overwhelming and thrilling. I begin with
a color and stroke or shape and then search for inspiration
to see what my instinct suggests. My desire is to create contemplative and comforting images.