Marvin Jackson

Queen Kong Marvin Jackson

Oils on Belgian Linen 18" x 24" $1000

Usually when I create art I’m inspired to do it. I can and have done commissions; however, for me the enjoyment comes from being inspired by an aesthetic experience. As a child growing up, when I first saw the movie “King Kong,” it touched my heart. After seeing that movie, I began drawing gorillas and have continued to this time in my life. This painting is of a female gorilla; prior to this, all my drawings and paintings of gorillas have been of males.

Venice Beach Skatepark Marvin Jackson

Oils on Belgian Linen 40" x 30" $2500

In this painting, my aim was to portray in a positive way something that represents California. So I said to myself, “What would you want someone from the Midwest to see when they first come to California?” The beach - but not just any beach. I chose Venice Beach because, to me, it is the most interesting in Southern California. “Venice Beach Skatepark” is one in a series on Venice Beach.