Jon-Paul Denaro

Jon-Paul Denaro (Born 26 March 1981 ), is an Australian artist, born in Queensland, Jon-Paul is the youngest of 5 Children to Jason Denaro who is the world’s most highly acclaimed living artist whose works hang in the #1 gallery in Hawaii and throughout the King Kamehameha Hotel in Hawaii. Jason Denaroacclaimed "A World's Top 100 Wildlife Artist" by Wildlife art news magazine. Documented and illustrated in Max Germaine's Encyclopedia - artists & Galleries of Australia.




Art styles:

Jon-Paul's paintings are typically painted with oil paints, using paint brushes/sponges and other forms and he will not say how he creates his abstract paintings. ( Everyone has a secret ).




His name is Jon-Paul Denaro and His father is Jason Denaro who has been a great influence on his painting direction. On his recent visit from The USA Jason Denaro spent time working with him on developing a unique abstract technique.


Jon-Paul speaks to Jason Denaro every day via Skype and they review and critique Jon-Paul's daily progress. Jon-Paul is thrilled to have the opportunity to have one on one instruction and guidance from one of the world’s most highly acclaimed living artists whose works hang in the #1 gallery in Hawaii and throughout the King Kamehameha Hotel in Hawaii. Jason Denaro acclaimed "A World's Top 100 Wildlife Artist" by wildlife art news magazine. Documented and illustrated in Max Germaine's Encyclopedia - artist & galleries of australia.


Abstract paintings continue to grow in popularity, yet they have a long history that dates back to ancient civilizations. As the evolution of the abstract continues today, it can be argued that early paintings that lacked a visual reference could be classified as such. By definition, an abstract painting uses form, color and line, but lacks a visual reference or marker to help define what the painting is about, leaving it open to interpretation.

Conversely, from the Renaissance though the 19th century impressionist movement; art had a frame of references and captured scenes and events. Everything was more figurative in nature.This type art and shift was primarily based in Europe. Other cultures were already experimenting with nonfigurative art, but it took through the end of the 19th century for artists to begin looking for alternative ways to express themselves through their art.



The Impressionist movement came to personify this shift from a nonfigurative, nonrepresentational, and non-objective form of art. This also became a move away from what a reality is. Abstract paintings can be slight variations on reality, what is really seen, or they can be as most people think of them, a total rejection of reality. The changes can be in color, to try and convey a message. It can be in form, which holds no geometric reference to what is really being depicted. Most modern day works of this nature are total, meaning they bear no resemblance to anything the viewer can visually identify with. Geometric abstracts for the most part are considered total abstracts.


Although early in the 21st century, abstracts continue to evolve, and with the advent of computer and digital art, it adds more dimension to the abstraction process. The modern abstract paintings also continue to be more contemplative in nature. Oddly however, there is no consensus among artists in the modern age. The prevailing attitude is there are no fences, no boundaries, and anything goes in the modern age. The beginning of the 21st century has been jam packed with art, which allows the consumer to take their pick and be the art critic.


Maybe there is an irony within this. Abstract intrinsically means to lack form and a reference for reality. It seems very appropriate to apply that to the 21st century, because in the past there was a consensus among artists and there were people doing the same type thing.


The Wild West approach to the early 21st century seems to appropriately fit ever-growing popularity of the abstract painting. The modern day movement itself is abstract in nature, and almost defines putting labels on it. Figurative art does try to re-emerge, as seen in the pop art of the 1950’s, but the battle between the two art styles always seems to be won by the abstract art, where as it leaves a wide open playing field for the artist to convey and offer as their perspective on how they see the world. The list of artists that do abstracts continues to grow, and it’s now one of the more sought after forms of art. It offers more style, color and less structure, allowing it to fit into any décor scene.”




I hope you find that his work fulfills all that you have read above.

Please take the time to view his Gallery,