At the Savoy; Nat and Hines Gouache and Ink on Paper 18 x 14 Framed Ian Johnson was born in Syracuse, NY and lives and works in San Francisco. He is the Creative Director of Western Addition Skateboarding. His style and visual language has an instant recognizable character and unique voice. His graphics are influenced by Jazz music, literature and film. Johnson adds elements of abstraction, giving his compositions the expressive immediacy and elevated moods that are rooted in the culture and history referenced in his work. His paintings and drawings incorporate elegantly drafted elements of figurative line work, and his abstract patterns combine color building - offering an ongoing visual narrative. www.ianmjohnson.com