Johnny Otilano
Sun Valley, CA, United States
Johnny E.SJ. Otilano is a self-taught artist born in the Philippines, a country rich in culture and ...
About the artist
Johnny Otilano
Joined In 2012
(4 Followers)
About the artist
Johnny Otilano
Joined In 2012
(4 Followers)
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Johnny E.SJ. Otilano is a self-taught artist born in the Philippines, a country rich in culture and history. Johnny graduated from Feati University with a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, major in Advertising Design. In 1989, Johnny made his first trip to the U.S. at the invitation of the Philippine Arts Festival in Los Angeles.
Johnny was fortunate to be recognized after his painting "Market Place" won Second Place and received the highest winning bid in an art contest sponsored by KVPT Channel 18 for their 20th Great Annual Art Auction in 1997. In 1998 Johnny was awarded as Most Outstanding FilAm Artist by the FilAm Center of Fresno & Vicinity. Johnny's painting, entitled "November 25, 1994," received the People's Choice Award at the Pink Show 2010 and the following year 2011 his painting entitled "Autumn Leaves" received The People's Choice Award and Most Inspiring Entry Award and in 2013 his paintings "My Old Guitar" won the Peoples Choice Award and Margaret Hudson's Choice Award.
Johnny has been known for his portrait commissions and landscape paintings. Johnny dreamed about becoming a soldier as a kid to help defend his country, but his interest changed when he started to dabble with art using the four walls of their home...
Stratford Carreer Institute 2006
Stratford Carreer Institute 2005
Stratford Carreer Institute 2004
Feati University 1982-1986
Slim's Fashion and Arts School 1980-1982
2019-P.T.S.D. Solo Show Vapegoat Art Gallery L.A. California
2019-"Create for Peace" Grimandi Art Gallery N. Y.
2018-"My Old Guitar" Series Solo Show Erehwon Center fir the Arts Q. C. Philippines
2017-"Dreams" Series Art Show Davao Museum Philippines
2017-PTSD Series Solo Show Pasadena Convention Center
2017-Tribal Cafe, Los Angeles, CA.
2016-Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena CA.
2015-El Pueblo, Los Angeles, CA.
2014-J. E. SJ. Otilano's Studio Fresno, CA.
2013-Margaret Hudson's Gallery Fresno, CA.
2012-Margaret Hudson's Gallery Fresno, CA.
2011-Chris Sorensen Studio, Fresno, CA.
2010-Chris Sorensen Studio, Fresno, CA.