Wine Labels: Snyder Winery

Last year a local favorite, Snyder Winery, located in Buhl, ID, asked John to create wine labels for their upcoming Idaho Series. Because John was born and raised in Idaho, he was a perfect choice for the job. He has spent his life traveling around the country and the world, but nothing has inspired him like his home state. In the label,s you see Idaho's history and current lifestyles.

Photos courtesy of Snyder Winery

Rumble in the Rubies

John was recently asked to create a piece for an upcoming motorcycle event in Elko, NV called Rumble in the Rubies. This marks the 12th Annual Motorcycle Jamboree for Elko and this year is sure to impress with top Rock Bands "Skid Row" and "Warrant" entertaining the crowds.

TV Spot

Check out John McClusky's 2' x 4' Study piece in this TV spot and learn about the story behind his "Wapiti" painting. If you would like to see the full finished piece head down to the Middlekauff show room on Blue Lakes Blvd.

Final: Sawtooth Wapiti

Day 5: Caught in the Act!

Artist John McClusky caught in the act. The progress of this very large piece is truly astounding!

Day IV

Day One

Day Three

The Roper

After visiting Arizona over the holidays John was inspired by the wild west. He returned to his home in Idaho and started painting with vibrant colors of the desert, turquoises, oranges, pinks and purples. Who knew the desert was so colorful?

"The Roper" Oil on Canvas 2' x 4'

"The Roper" is currently on display at The Art Guild in the Lynwood shopping center in Twin Falls, ID.

Day Two

What a difference a day makes!

 

 Stay tuned for more of John's progress here.

Chief Joseph

" From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever.." - Chief Joseph

Art and Soul of the Magic Valley

Artist John McClusky will be entering a new 6' x 9' piece into the annual Magic Valley  "Art and Soul" contest. Watch his progress as he uploads daily photos on the blog as well as here.

His final piece has changed from his study painting, below.

2′x4′ oil on canvas

Stay tuned for the final piece.