EDUCATION
John Horejs began painting in 1973. His art education has been acquired through self-directed, independent study. He has studied with Sergei Bongart, Michael Lynch, Jim Wilcox and Olaj Moller.
STYLE
John works exclusively in oils. His style is a blend of realism and impressionism. He uses many of the techniques of the Impressionists, but applies them in a more controlled, realistic manner. Favorite subject matters include wildflowers and gardens, western mountain and desert landscapes, and skyscapes. He also enjoys painting seascapes and harbor scenes inspired by journeys to the west coast.
All Horejs’ works are gallery wrapped box canvases which are designed to be hung unframed. (They may of course be restretched and framed or framed in deep shadow box moldings).
John’s palette consists of only seven colors and white. From these basic hues he creates a kaleidoscope of rich, wonderful color that has become his trademark over the years.
EXHIBITIONS
John Horejs paintings have been exhibited in national juried exhibitions including the 1983 and 1985 Annual National April Salon, Springville Museum of Art.
2005 Plein Air Exhibition, Kneeland Gallery, Ketchum, ID
Artists in Action Show, Brown’s Gallery, Boise, ID
June featured Artist, Art Rescources Gallery, St. Paul, MN
3 Person Show, Kneeland Gallery, Ketchum, ID
Group Show, Xanadu Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ
2004 Plein Air Exhibition, Kneeland Gallery, Ketchum, ID
Solo Exhibition, Brown’s Gallery , Boise, ID
Spring Exhibit, Kneeland Gallery, Ketchum, ID
Solo Exhibition, Xanadu Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ
2003 Plein Air Exhibition, Kneeland Gallery, Ketchum, ID
Solo Exhibition, Brown’s Gallery , Boise, ID
Spring Exhibit, Kneeland Gallery, Ketchum, ID
Solo Exhibition, Xanadu Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ
2002 Plein Air Exhibition, Kneeland Gallery, Ketchum, ID
2001 Plein Air Exhibition, Kneeland Gallery, Ketchum, ID
Solo Exhibition, Brown’s Gallery , Boise, ID
Spring Exhibit, Kneeland Gallery, Ketchum, ID
Solo Exhibition, Xanadu Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ
May Exhibit, Eileen’s Gallery, Boise, ID
2000 Plein Air Exhibition, Kneeland Gallery, Ketchum, ID
Three Person Exhibition, Kneeland Gallery, Ketchum, ID
Solo Exhibition, Chasen Gallery, Sarasota, FL
1999 Miniatures Exhibition, Kneeland Gallery, Ketchum, ID
Opening Exhibition, Chasen Galleries, Richmond, VA
October Exhibit, Eileen’s Gallery, Little Rock, AK
Plein Air Exhibition, Brown’s Gallery, Boise, ID
Plein Air Exhibition, Kneeland Gallery, Ketchum, ID
Spring Exhibition, Kneeland Gallery, Ketchum, ID
Fish and Floral Show, Chasen Galleries, Sarasota, FL
1998 Miniatures Exhibition, Zantman Galleries, Palm Desert, CA
Miniatures Exhibition, Zantman Galleries, Carmel, CA
Plein Air Exhibition, Kneeland Gallery, Ketchum, ID
Floral Exhibition, Kneeland Gallery, Ketchum, ID
May Show, Eileen’s Gallery, Little Rock, AK
Fish and Floral Show, Chasen Galleries, Sarasota, FL
1997 Plein Air Exhibition, Kneeland Gallery, Ketchum, ID
Floral Exhibition, Kneeland Gallery, Ketchum, ID
May Show, Eileen’s Gallery, Little Rock, AK
Fish and Floral Show, Chasen Galleries, Sarasota, FL
1996 Fish and Floral Show, Chasen Gallery, Sarasota, FL
Floral Exhibition, Kneeland Gallery, Ketchum, ID
September Exhibit, Legacy Gallery, Jackson, WY
Plein Air Exhibition, Ketchum, ID
Solo Exhibition, Brown’s Gallery, Boise, ID
Solo Exhibition, Mockingbird Gallery, Bend, OR
Fall Exhibit, Eileen’s Gallery, Little Rock, AK
Six-Man Exhibition, Legacy Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ
1995 Solo Exhibition, Brown’s Gallery, Boise, ID
Floral Exhibition, Kneeland Gallery, Ketchum, ID
Group Exhibition, Christine of Santa Fe, Santa Fe, NM
Plein Air Exhibition, Kneeland Gallery, Ketchum, ID
CORPORATE COLLECTIONS
Boise Cascade, Boise, ID
Morrison-Knudsen, Boise, ID
Key Bank, Boise, ID
Wells-Fargo Bank, Boise, ID
Wells-Fargo Bank, Seattle, WA
Bonneville Power Administration, Portland, OR
Universal Frozen Foods, Twin Falls, ID
First Federal Savings Bank, Twin Falls, ID
First Federal Savings Bank, Burley, ID
KIFI TV-8, Idaho Falls, ID
Idaho Falls Post Register, Idaho Falls, ID
Holden, Kidwell, Hahn and Crapo, Idaho Falls, ID
McDonald Insurance Inc., Twin Falls, ID
Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID
Targun Plastics, Chicagi, IL
University of Portland Hospital, Portland, OR
Magic Valley Regional Medical Center, Twin Falls, ID
Homes, Hurley, Bryant, Lovlien & Lynch, Bend, OR
Elk’s Rehabilitation Hospital, Boise, ID
First Security Bank, Boise, ID
McDonalds, Tampa, FL
Leonardo Lanati Furs, Milan, Italy
PRIVATE COLLECTORS INCLUDE:
Paul Allen (Microsoft)
John McCaw (McCaw Communications)
Harry Merlo (Louisiana Pacific Lumber)
Jim Lilly (Morrison-Knudsen)
Idaho Governor, Dirk Kempthorne
Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Simplot (Simplot Idaho Potatoes)