“Drumming Buddies” 2016
John Obafemi Jones
Acrylic on canvas “10 x 20” Sold
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About the author: John Obafemi Jones is an American artist residing in the U.S. Virgin Islands. An expressionistic figurative painter, his paintings are rooted in his need for self-discovery and expression. He frequently uses jazz themes and blues icons because he feels these art forms that have historically confronted some of society’s most serious questions. For examples of mix media painting visit www.johnobafemijones.com