About Artist: "Artist for The People"
Commission Art of Boxing Icon
Artist John S. Barge III, specialize in eco-raw illustrated portraitures, fine arts (stylized realism and abstratct fusion, abstract, murals (business, community, city) —particularly of sports legends, influential figures, and notable diplomats—capturing the essence of primarily pro boxing & pro combat (MMA) champions and icons. His artistic repertoire also includes sculpture, where I craft busts and full-figure representations of human and animal subjects, often inspired by wildlife photography and personal explorations. I am also known for creating large-scale murals and special art projects that transform communities and inspire dialogue.
In addition to John's studio work, he is passionate about the live art and performances. He frequently integrates abstract expressionism and stylized realism into live settings at concerts, weddings, churches worship sessions, poetry lounges & speak-easies and on exhibit at both boxing matches and red carpet events—bringing spontaneous energy and emotion to my art in real time.
His current arts in education role as Pasadena Unified School District, as PUSD’s Lead Fine Arts Specialist and Arts Educator has allowed him to influence arts education across K-12 schools, creating innovative curricula, virtual masterclasses, and field trips—especially in the wake of community renewal after the Eaton Fires. He was hired to create "Master Class" arts elective curriculum as a "teaching artist" for (2) Schools in the district, first, his former Jr. High Alumni at Eliot Arts Magnet fostering Arts integration Conservatory School and Special Projects at McKinley School of Arts (K-8th) bringing creativity and arts appreciation in students from diverse backgrounds.
Also My global travels have taken him to international art hubs and emerging galleries, where he has uncovered new talents, collaborate with artists, and document cultural stories through his "The Artist Abroad" series. He is part of the "Artist Registry" for the Art in Embassies program, created by President John F. Kennedy to give a platform to Americans to display cultural art in US Embassies.
Currently, I am working on a Guinness World Record attempt featuring a monumental boxing-themed piece celebrating Rocky Marciano. This project exemplifies my lifelong passion for storytelling through art—melding sport, history, and community into a single, powerful visual narrative.
My mission is to create art that not only celebrates beauty and skill but also advocates for sustainability and social consciousness. Through upcycled materials, innovative techniques, and global dialogue, I aim to inspire future generations to see art as a force for positive change.
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Art of John Barge III - ArtofJB3
www.johnbarge3.com
John is capable of scuplting 'bust to full figurative style' in most in human and animal subjects, he also is a natural at Field Photography of Animal Wildlife and a varied subject matter as a hobby as he uses as photo references for his wildlife/animal portraits of art. John has ventured into creating an Abstract Expressionistic lose style of paint in his Studio Art and has introduced them into his Live Art pieces which he performs ‘Live’ at Music Venues, Concerts, Wedding Receptions, Red Carpet Events, etc.
John was former Visual Arts & Performing Arts Teacher at FKCP III School (Kindergarten -12th grade) and taught elective courses which he created and worked on and was certified by the State of California Standards for Visual & Performing Arts. He Later created an online Virtual Art Classes online to educate the youth in Fine Art & Illustration during the pandemic. John holds an Emertuis Status as the Visual Arts Advisory Art Director (Inland Conservatory for the Performing Arts), he travels extensively around the globe, and has participated in Mission work, shoot experimental documentaries, and has produced his first Travel Art Series "The Artist Abroad© as he travels abroad creating World Art Projects, discovery of new art galleries, uncovering art gems, visits emerging and established artists.
In addition to John's studio work, he is passionate about the live art and performances. He frequently integrates abstract expressionism and stylized realism into live settings at concerts, weddings, churches worship sessions, poetry lounges & speak-easies and on exhibit at both boxing matches and red carpet events—bringing spontaneous energy and emotion to my art in real time.
His current arts in education role as Pasadena Unified School District, as PUSD’s Lead Fine Arts Specialist and Arts Educator has allowed him to influence arts education across K-12 schools, creating innovative curricula, virtual masterclasses, and field trips—especially in the wake of community renewal after the Eaton Fires. He was hired to create "Master Class" arts elective curriculum as a "teaching artist" for (2) Schools in the district, first, his former Jr. High Alumni at Eliot Arts Magnet fostering Arts integration Conservatory School and Special Projects at McKinley School of Arts (K-8th) bringing creativity and arts appreciation in students from diverse backgrounds.
Also My global travels have taken him to international art hubs and emerging galleries, where he has uncovered new talents, collaborate with artists, and document cultural stories through his "The Artist Abroad" series. He is part of the "Artist Registry" for the Art in Embassies program, created by President John F. Kennedy to give a platform to Americans to display cultural art in US Embassies.
Currently, I am working on a Guinness World Record attempt featuring a monumental boxing-themed piece celebrating Rocky Marciano. This project exemplifies my lifelong passion for storytelling through art—melding sport, history, and community into a single, powerful visual narrative.
My mission is to create art that not only celebrates beauty and skill but also advocates for sustainability and social consciousness. Through upcycled materials, innovative techniques, and global dialogue, I aim to inspire future generations to see art as a force for positive change.
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Art of John Barge III - ArtofJB3
www.johnbarge3.com
John is capable of scuplting 'bust to full figurative style' in most in human and animal subjects, he also is a natural at Field Photography of Animal Wildlife and a varied subject matter as a hobby as he uses as photo references for his wildlife/animal portraits of art. John has ventured into creating an Abstract Expressionistic lose style of paint in his Studio Art and has introduced them into his Live Art pieces which he performs ‘Live’ at Music Venues, Concerts, Wedding Receptions, Red Carpet Events, etc.
John was former Visual Arts & Performing Arts Teacher at FKCP III School (Kindergarten -12th grade) and taught elective courses which he created and worked on and was certified by the State of California Standards for Visual & Performing Arts. He Later created an online Virtual Art Classes online to educate the youth in Fine Art & Illustration during the pandemic. John holds an Emertuis Status as the Visual Arts Advisory Art Director (Inland Conservatory for the Performing Arts), he travels extensively around the globe, and has participated in Mission work, shoot experimental documentaries, and has produced his first Travel Art Series "The Artist Abroad© as he travels abroad creating World Art Projects, discovery of new art galleries, uncovering art gems, visits emerging and established artists.
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About Artist
Tuskegee Airman Art Series
Art of Food Art Series ("Cambo" (Campbell) Soup Series)
Buffalo Soldiers Signature Series (Buffalo Musket)
Tuskegee Airman Art Series
Art of Food Art Series ("Cambo" (Campbell) Soup Series)
Buffalo Soldiers Signature Series (Buffalo Musket)
Tuskegee Airman Art Series....Art of JB3
"Airman 3" & "Tech Sargent" (c) 2012
A Commemorative Works of Art commemorating the African-American US Air Force Fighter Pilots, The "Tuskegee Airmen" that flew into battle to protect the US Bombers as fighter pilot escorts that were a force to be reckoned with during the World War II Campaign.
Their Iconic Battles were the stories of old of determination and during before the Civil Rights era, Artist John Barge III has used an actual authentic 1942 & 43 20 mm Caliber Shells mounted on plywood, hand-painted with "COFFEE GRAINS, KIWI SHOE POLISH, and Italian BALSAMIC VINEGAR, the former lethal Bullet has been emptied and mounted with Armature Wire and drilled into the disposed 5X7in Wooden Plank both art pieces were first displayed at sold at the Bunny Gunner Gallery a the famed Pomona Arts District's "Art Walk" on 2nd Saturday, February 2012.
Their Iconic Battles were the stories of old of determination and during before the Civil Rights era, Artist John Barge III has used an actual authentic 1942 & 43 20 mm Caliber Shells mounted on plywood, hand-painted with "COFFEE GRAINS, KIWI SHOE POLISH, and Italian BALSAMIC VINEGAR, the former lethal Bullet has been emptied and mounted with Armature Wire and drilled into the disposed 5X7in Wooden Plank both art pieces were first displayed at sold at the Bunny Gunner Gallery a the famed Pomona Arts District's "Art Walk" on 2nd Saturday, February 2012.
The "Art of Food (c)" Art Series
"Cambo's" Art Series (influenced Pop Art Icon Andy Warhol) - Art of JB3
"Cambo's" (Campbell Soup a phonetical pronouncation) of the Word "Campbell," a voice sound of a non-discrimination of non-distinctive elements of Urban-American language. Canned soup provided one of main consumers of the iconic soup company during the Great Depression, and hard times. Artist influences of Andy Warhol's Pop Art of "Campbell Soup Cans" created in 1962, by Pop Icon Artist, Andy Warholwho took the familiar look of the Campbell's soup can and integrated it into a series of pop art silkscreens, a theme he would return to off and on through the 1960s and 1970s. The first batch in 1962 were a series of 32 canvases. Artist has used an actual silkscreen panel mounted on wooden frame, and hand painted his themed art piece influenced by the Pop Iconic Art.
"Buffalo Musket"
Buffalo Soldiers - Art Series, Art of JB3
Works of Art of inspiration paintings, drawings, scuplting, mixed media works celebrating the 54th Massachusetts Regiment of the United States Military.
The 50 Caliber represents the impact that the Afro-American soldiers' decisive victories in wartime battles during the American Civil War.
Art of JB3, All Rights Reserved, 2011 (c)
Works of Art of inspiration paintings, drawings, scuplting, mixed media works celebrating the 54th Massachusetts Regiment of the United States Military.
The 50 Caliber represents the impact that the Afro-American soldiers' decisive victories in wartime battles during the American Civil War.
Art of JB3, All Rights Reserved, 2011 (c)
