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A painting of a team of mechanics working on an engine, rendered in oil and acrylic.

Jonathan Machen

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Based in: North Boulder,Boulder County
Works in: Oil & Acrylic · Ink · Graphite
Subjects: Figure · Architecture · Landscape · Portrait · Wildlife · Birds

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Selected work.

A painting of a team of mechanics working on an engine, rendered in oil and acrylic.

An ink drawing depicts a detailed residential house with a fence and sidewalk in front.

A graphite drawing depicts a couple and their dog in a park setting, rendered with detailed cross-hatching.

A graphite drawing depicts an interior architectural space with a fireplace, windows, and exposed ceiling beams.

An ink drawing of a Subaru station wagon with an Alaska license plate, presented on a white background.

An ink drawing of a bride and groom embracing on a beach with the ocean and sky in the background.

An ink drawing depicts a frog and two men in a car driving through water on a grassy road with a fence.

An ink drawing depicts a family group with a baby, rendered in a loose, expressive style.

Ink drawing of the Flatirons mountains with trees and a signature dated 2-13-14.

An ink drawing depicts the Highland City Club building with surrounding trees and mountains under a cloudy sky.

A portrait painting of three smiling people in front of a vast mountain landscape, rendered in oil.

A Subaru Outback drives on a snowy road with mountains and a dilapidated building in the background.

An ink drawing depicts a large brick building with an American flag flying from its tower, set against a clear sky.

A man harvests grapes in a vineyard, depicted in pastel.

A drawing of sled dogs pulling a sled through a snowy forest, with two people visible in the background.

A pastel drawing of a bird wearing a crown, rendered in shades of blue, yellow, and red.

In situ.

A mural depicting a landscape with mountains and trees is shown in a restaurant booth setting.

A pastel drawing of a woman holding a baby on a ski slope, with mountains and skiers in the background.

A painting of a couple on a tandem bicycle with the Flatirons in the background is displayed in a park setting.

A pastel portrait of a couple holding two unsettling dolls in front of a doorway, signed Jonathan Madian 2020.

Three framed ink drawings of amusement park rides, including a Ferris wheel and roller coasters, are displayed in a room with a rug and window.

A drawing of a pop-up camper set up in a forested mountain landscape with chairs outside.

A vibrant painting of a sunflower, bird, tiger lilies, and butterflies is displayed on a wooden panel, set against an outdoor backdrop.

Three framed ink drawings of amusement park rides, including a roller coaster and Ferris wheel, are displayed in a room with a rug and a television.

Artwork © Jonathan Machen.

About the artist.

Jonathan has been drawing and painting since he was about 16 years old, starting in Los Alamos, New Mexico, where he grew up inspired by the landscape of Northern New Mexico. He lives and works in Boulder, Colorado, USA. He is a versatile artist who can work in various mediums and on projects of any scale, from small commissions to large public murals. His work includes pen-and-ink drawings, color chalk drawings, oil paintings, and murals, often focusing on portraits, landscapes, and architecture.

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