John Houseman has been developing his realistic technique with gouache (opaque watercolor) since 1980, when he first received an assignment to create illustrations for Crane business publications. Because this work involved interpreting editorial materials he was able to activate his keen sense of the surreal. He has produced a large body of unusual works influenced by Rene Magritte, Brad Holland, Goya, Georges DiChirico and a host of other exceptional painters. He also has a great love for machinery; particularly exotic and classic automobiles. He found his way into many...more
