Artists throughout the ages have depicted famous rivers of the world. Paris has the Seine, London has the Thames and Rome has the Tiber River. This collection of paintings from my current series "The Los Angeles River" is the first public showing of my version of LA's own iconic and largely hidden waterway. 

 

Through my paintings I aspire to stimulate meaningful conversation and understanding about enduring issues and to depict the beauty found in common, oft-overlooked places.

 

As a fine artist I specialize in urban landscapes, but I also paint portraits and commissions. My painting style might be defined as California Contemporary Realism.  I am also on Instagram at @johnkostaart.



ABC Studio Building II by John Kosta

ABC Studio Building II by John Kosta
$375.00

Atlantic Boulevard Bridge by John Kosta

Atlantic Boulevard Bridge by John Kosta
$375.00

Broadway Bridge Viaduct by John Kosta

Broadway Bridge Viaduct by John Kosta
$375.00

Double Decker 7th St Bridge by John Kosta

Double Decker 7th St Bridge by John Kosta
$375.00

Edison Towers near Compton Creek by John Kosta

Edison Towers near Compton Creek by John Kosta
$375.00

Good Morning San Gabriels II by John Kosta

Good Morning San Gabriels II by John Kosta
$375.00

Monument to an Engineered River by John Kosta

Monument to an Engineered River by John Kosta
$375.00

One Santa Fe and First Street Viduct by John Kosta

One Santa Fe and First Street Viduct by John Kosta
$375.00

The Alondra Blvd Bridge by John Kosta

The Alondra Blvd Bridge by John Kosta
$375.00

The Light Beneath II by John Kosta

The Light Beneath II by John Kosta
$375.00