John Sauer
@johnsauerart.bsky.social
Anti AI degenerate, radical left scum & pencil chewin’ artisté.
Stranger Factory: Winter Salon Group Show
Brassworks Gallery: 3rd annual Postcard Show
PLUS: Thumbprint Gallery, Revolution Gallery, and Rogue Buddha Gallery - visit them all!!
johnsauer.com
Stranger Factory: Winter Salon Group Show
Brassworks Gallery: 3rd annual Postcard Show
PLUS: Thumbprint Gallery, Revolution Gallery, and Rogue Buddha Gallery - visit them all!!
johnsauer.com
Minnehaha & E. 34th St. 6"x8" oil on panel 2017 (sold)
I was surprised at the interest in the last post, so I dug out a few more images to share. I thought I'd grab some other older stuff too, like still life and illustration. What the heck, why not.
#art #pleinair #johnsauerart #mpls #landscape
I was surprised at the interest in the last post, so I dug out a few more images to share. I thought I'd grab some other older stuff too, like still life and illustration. What the heck, why not.
#art #pleinair #johnsauerart #mpls #landscape
December 27, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Minnehaha & E. 34th St. 6"x8" oil on panel 2017 (sold)
I was surprised at the interest in the last post, so I dug out a few more images to share. I thought I'd grab some other older stuff too, like still life and illustration. What the heck, why not.
#art #pleinair #johnsauerart #mpls #landscape
I was surprised at the interest in the last post, so I dug out a few more images to share. I thought I'd grab some other older stuff too, like still life and illustration. What the heck, why not.
#art #pleinair #johnsauerart #mpls #landscape
For about 10 years, when our kids were young, I would do a quick sketch of our house on Christmas Eve after everything would quiet down. This is from 2016...gouache over acrylic, I think. Merry and Happy!
#art #landscape #pleinair #sketch #happyholidays
#art #landscape #pleinair #sketch #happyholidays
December 24, 2025 at 7:14 PM
For about 10 years, when our kids were young, I would do a quick sketch of our house on Christmas Eve after everything would quiet down. This is from 2016...gouache over acrylic, I think. Merry and Happy!
#art #landscape #pleinair #sketch #happyholidays
#art #landscape #pleinair #sketch #happyholidays
Reposted by John Sauer
@alexkuno.bsky.social's 'Omens', featuring 12 incredible new "waterborne encaustics sealed in wax" works, opens Friday, Dec 12th, 5-8pm at Gallery ERGO and you don't want to miss it!
‘The Night Cleaner’
Waterborne encaustic on hardboard, sealed in cold wax
14 x 18”
www.galleryergo.com
#art
‘The Night Cleaner’
Waterborne encaustic on hardboard, sealed in cold wax
14 x 18”
www.galleryergo.com
#art
December 13, 2025 at 3:30 AM
@alexkuno.bsky.social's 'Omens', featuring 12 incredible new "waterborne encaustics sealed in wax" works, opens Friday, Dec 12th, 5-8pm at Gallery ERGO and you don't want to miss it!
‘The Night Cleaner’
Waterborne encaustic on hardboard, sealed in cold wax
14 x 18”
www.galleryergo.com
#art
‘The Night Cleaner’
Waterborne encaustic on hardboard, sealed in cold wax
14 x 18”
www.galleryergo.com
#art
Get A Load Of This, 4"x6" oil on prepared postcard.
This for the 3rd annual Postcard show at @brassworksgallery.bsky.social
This show opens this Saturday.
Make sure you're on their email list to get in on their early collector's preview!
#art #surrealism #popsurrealism #johnsauerart #whatsonteevee
This for the 3rd annual Postcard show at @brassworksgallery.bsky.social
This show opens this Saturday.
Make sure you're on their email list to get in on their early collector's preview!
#art #surrealism #popsurrealism #johnsauerart #whatsonteevee
December 11, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Get A Load Of This, 4"x6" oil on prepared postcard.
This for the 3rd annual Postcard show at @brassworksgallery.bsky.social
This show opens this Saturday.
Make sure you're on their email list to get in on their early collector's preview!
#art #surrealism #popsurrealism #johnsauerart #whatsonteevee
This for the 3rd annual Postcard show at @brassworksgallery.bsky.social
This show opens this Saturday.
Make sure you're on their email list to get in on their early collector's preview!
#art #surrealism #popsurrealism #johnsauerart #whatsonteevee
The Folklorists, 7"x9" oil on panel.
The 3rd of 3 small ones for the upcoming Stranger Factory Winter Salon, opening Dec. 6th - this weekend!
Check out: strangerfactory.com for more info.
#art #surreal #popsurreal #strangerfactory #strummy
#squeezeboxdog #johnsauerart
The 3rd of 3 small ones for the upcoming Stranger Factory Winter Salon, opening Dec. 6th - this weekend!
Check out: strangerfactory.com for more info.
#art #surreal #popsurreal #strangerfactory #strummy
#squeezeboxdog #johnsauerart
December 4, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The Folklorists, 7"x9" oil on panel.
The 3rd of 3 small ones for the upcoming Stranger Factory Winter Salon, opening Dec. 6th - this weekend!
Check out: strangerfactory.com for more info.
#art #surreal #popsurreal #strangerfactory #strummy
#squeezeboxdog #johnsauerart
The 3rd of 3 small ones for the upcoming Stranger Factory Winter Salon, opening Dec. 6th - this weekend!
Check out: strangerfactory.com for more info.
#art #surreal #popsurreal #strangerfactory #strummy
#squeezeboxdog #johnsauerart
The Telestic Voyager, 6"x8" oil on panel.
Another small one for the upcoming Stranger Factory Winter Salon, opening Dec. 6th.
Check out: strangerfactory.com for more info. And give 'em a follow!
#art #surreal #popsurreal #strangerfactory #astraltraveler #johnsauerart #channelsurfer
Another small one for the upcoming Stranger Factory Winter Salon, opening Dec. 6th.
Check out: strangerfactory.com for more info. And give 'em a follow!
#art #surreal #popsurreal #strangerfactory #astraltraveler #johnsauerart #channelsurfer
November 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The Telestic Voyager, 6"x8" oil on panel.
Another small one for the upcoming Stranger Factory Winter Salon, opening Dec. 6th.
Check out: strangerfactory.com for more info. And give 'em a follow!
#art #surreal #popsurreal #strangerfactory #astraltraveler #johnsauerart #channelsurfer
Another small one for the upcoming Stranger Factory Winter Salon, opening Dec. 6th.
Check out: strangerfactory.com for more info. And give 'em a follow!
#art #surreal #popsurreal #strangerfactory #astraltraveler #johnsauerart #channelsurfer
Upon Arrival On Moonbase 1, 10"x10" oil on panel.
I've been working on a few small paintings for the upcoming Stranger Factory Winter Salon group show. It opens December 6th. Check out: www.strangerfactory.com for more info and art from out of this world!!
#art #surreal #popsurreal #johnsauerart
I've been working on a few small paintings for the upcoming Stranger Factory Winter Salon group show. It opens December 6th. Check out: www.strangerfactory.com for more info and art from out of this world!!
#art #surreal #popsurreal #johnsauerart
November 20, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Upon Arrival On Moonbase 1, 10"x10" oil on panel.
I've been working on a few small paintings for the upcoming Stranger Factory Winter Salon group show. It opens December 6th. Check out: www.strangerfactory.com for more info and art from out of this world!!
#art #surreal #popsurreal #johnsauerart
I've been working on a few small paintings for the upcoming Stranger Factory Winter Salon group show. It opens December 6th. Check out: www.strangerfactory.com for more info and art from out of this world!!
#art #surreal #popsurreal #johnsauerart
Reposted by John Sauer
Banzai. Graphite on paper. #pencildrawing #illustration #visionary #surreal #graphite #fantasy #symbolist #traditionalart #psychedelicart #weird #cartoon #comix #toons #cartoondrawing #popsurrealism #art #artwork #blueskyartist #donaldduck #cartooncharacter #comicbook
October 24, 2025 at 8:38 AM
The Way Home, 4"x6" oil on prepped postcard.
Another one for the upcoming 3rd annual Postcard Show @brassworksgallery.bsky.social -opens Dec. 13th!!-
A fun show with artists from around the world.
#surreal #art #popsurreal #putthatinyourpipe #squeezebox #johnsauerart
Another one for the upcoming 3rd annual Postcard Show @brassworksgallery.bsky.social -opens Dec. 13th!!-
A fun show with artists from around the world.
#surreal #art #popsurreal #putthatinyourpipe #squeezebox #johnsauerart
November 13, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The Way Home, 4"x6" oil on prepped postcard.
Another one for the upcoming 3rd annual Postcard Show @brassworksgallery.bsky.social -opens Dec. 13th!!-
A fun show with artists from around the world.
#surreal #art #popsurreal #putthatinyourpipe #squeezebox #johnsauerart
Another one for the upcoming 3rd annual Postcard Show @brassworksgallery.bsky.social -opens Dec. 13th!!-
A fun show with artists from around the world.
#surreal #art #popsurreal #putthatinyourpipe #squeezebox #johnsauerart
3 With Bongos, 9"x12" oil on panel, 2023 (sold).
A painting for one of the Unloved Creatures group shows at Rogue Buddha Gallery here in Minneapolis.
#art #surreal #popsurreal #bongos #supernumarist #pickacard
A painting for one of the Unloved Creatures group shows at Rogue Buddha Gallery here in Minneapolis.
#art #surreal #popsurreal #bongos #supernumarist #pickacard
November 6, 2025 at 11:12 PM
3 With Bongos, 9"x12" oil on panel, 2023 (sold).
A painting for one of the Unloved Creatures group shows at Rogue Buddha Gallery here in Minneapolis.
#art #surreal #popsurreal #bongos #supernumarist #pickacard
A painting for one of the Unloved Creatures group shows at Rogue Buddha Gallery here in Minneapolis.
#art #surreal #popsurreal #bongos #supernumarist #pickacard
It's that tine of year, and I want to remind everyone to know the difference. The brains you save may be your own!
#brrraiinnnzzzzz
#brrraiinnnzzzzz
October 31, 2025 at 7:36 PM
It's that tine of year, and I want to remind everyone to know the difference. The brains you save may be your own!
#brrraiinnnzzzzz
#brrraiinnnzzzzz
Are You Sure? 4"x6" oil on prepared postcard.
This is for the upcoming annual Brassworks Postcard show.
Stay tuned for more, and make sure you follow @brassworksgallery.bsky.social
Also - Happy Halloween!!
#art #surreal #popsurreal #postcardshow #johnsauerart
This is for the upcoming annual Brassworks Postcard show.
Stay tuned for more, and make sure you follow @brassworksgallery.bsky.social
Also - Happy Halloween!!
#art #surreal #popsurreal #postcardshow #johnsauerart
October 30, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Are You Sure? 4"x6" oil on prepared postcard.
This is for the upcoming annual Brassworks Postcard show.
Stay tuned for more, and make sure you follow @brassworksgallery.bsky.social
Also - Happy Halloween!!
#art #surreal #popsurreal #postcardshow #johnsauerart
This is for the upcoming annual Brassworks Postcard show.
Stay tuned for more, and make sure you follow @brassworksgallery.bsky.social
Also - Happy Halloween!!
#art #surreal #popsurreal #postcardshow #johnsauerart
The Spellcaster 8"x8"oil on panel, 2023 (sold)
From the Love Or Whatever group show in NE MPLS a couple years back. A little scene depicting some midnight love potion hoodoo in the works.
#art #surreal #popsurreal #lovepotion #hoodoo #johnsauerart
From the Love Or Whatever group show in NE MPLS a couple years back. A little scene depicting some midnight love potion hoodoo in the works.
#art #surreal #popsurreal #lovepotion #hoodoo #johnsauerart
October 23, 2025 at 9:31 PM
The Spellcaster 8"x8"oil on panel, 2023 (sold)
From the Love Or Whatever group show in NE MPLS a couple years back. A little scene depicting some midnight love potion hoodoo in the works.
#art #surreal #popsurreal #lovepotion #hoodoo #johnsauerart
From the Love Or Whatever group show in NE MPLS a couple years back. A little scene depicting some midnight love potion hoodoo in the works.
#art #surreal #popsurreal #lovepotion #hoodoo #johnsauerart
Misfit, 10"x12" oil on panel 2023 (sold)
From a group show a couple years back.
I've always felt Charlie had issues.
#art #surreal #popsurreal #islandofmisfittoys #borntolose #johnsauerart
From a group show a couple years back.
I've always felt Charlie had issues.
#art #surreal #popsurreal #islandofmisfittoys #borntolose #johnsauerart
October 16, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Misfit, 10"x12" oil on panel 2023 (sold)
From a group show a couple years back.
I've always felt Charlie had issues.
#art #surreal #popsurreal #islandofmisfittoys #borntolose #johnsauerart
From a group show a couple years back.
I've always felt Charlie had issues.
#art #surreal #popsurreal #islandofmisfittoys #borntolose #johnsauerart
It Was Real Fun, 8"x10" oil on panel.
This is the second of two paintings for the David Lynch tribute show: Fish In The Percolator. The show opens this weekend, Oct. 12th at The Spring Arts Gallery in The Last Bookstore DTLA.
#art #surreal #davidlynch #crazyclowntime
This is the second of two paintings for the David Lynch tribute show: Fish In The Percolator. The show opens this weekend, Oct. 12th at The Spring Arts Gallery in The Last Bookstore DTLA.
#art #surreal #davidlynch #crazyclowntime
October 9, 2025 at 8:03 PM
It Was Real Fun, 8"x10" oil on panel.
This is the second of two paintings for the David Lynch tribute show: Fish In The Percolator. The show opens this weekend, Oct. 12th at The Spring Arts Gallery in The Last Bookstore DTLA.
#art #surreal #davidlynch #crazyclowntime
This is the second of two paintings for the David Lynch tribute show: Fish In The Percolator. The show opens this weekend, Oct. 12th at The Spring Arts Gallery in The Last Bookstore DTLA.
#art #surreal #davidlynch #crazyclowntime
Premonition, 9.75x13.75 oil on panel.
This painting is for the upcoming David Lynch tribute show: Fish In The Percolator, at Spring Arts Gallery in The Last Bookstore DTLA, and curated by @artbythecreep.bsky.social
The opening is Oct. 12, 4-7:30 pm
#art #surrealism #davidlynch #lumier #johnsauerart
This painting is for the upcoming David Lynch tribute show: Fish In The Percolator, at Spring Arts Gallery in The Last Bookstore DTLA, and curated by @artbythecreep.bsky.social
The opening is Oct. 12, 4-7:30 pm
#art #surrealism #davidlynch #lumier #johnsauerart
October 2, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Premonition, 9.75x13.75 oil on panel.
This painting is for the upcoming David Lynch tribute show: Fish In The Percolator, at Spring Arts Gallery in The Last Bookstore DTLA, and curated by @artbythecreep.bsky.social
The opening is Oct. 12, 4-7:30 pm
#art #surrealism #davidlynch #lumier #johnsauerart
This painting is for the upcoming David Lynch tribute show: Fish In The Percolator, at Spring Arts Gallery in The Last Bookstore DTLA, and curated by @artbythecreep.bsky.social
The opening is Oct. 12, 4-7:30 pm
#art #surrealism #davidlynch #lumier #johnsauerart
The Harvest, 8”x10” oil on panel, 2022 (sold).
Another Pretend Times piece.
#art #surreal #popsurreal #squishy #johnsauerart
Another Pretend Times piece.
#art #surreal #popsurreal #squishy #johnsauerart
September 25, 2025 at 8:52 PM
The Harvest, 8”x10” oil on panel, 2022 (sold).
Another Pretend Times piece.
#art #surreal #popsurreal #squishy #johnsauerart
Another Pretend Times piece.
#art #surreal #popsurreal #squishy #johnsauerart
The Gardner, 14”x18” oil on linen panel 2022.
Another from the Pretend Times show @brassworksgallery.bsky.social
#art #surreal #popsurreal #gardening #urbanforager
Another from the Pretend Times show @brassworksgallery.bsky.social
#art #surreal #popsurreal #gardening #urbanforager
September 4, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The Gardner, 14”x18” oil on linen panel 2022.
Another from the Pretend Times show @brassworksgallery.bsky.social
#art #surreal #popsurreal #gardening #urbanforager
Another from the Pretend Times show @brassworksgallery.bsky.social
#art #surreal #popsurreal #gardening #urbanforager
The Explanation, 8”x8” oil on panel, 2022 (sold).
From the Pretend Times show at @brassworksgallery.bsky.social
#art #surreal #popsurreal #alley #tuffs #fonzandrichie #sheepinwolvesmasks
From the Pretend Times show at @brassworksgallery.bsky.social
#art #surreal #popsurreal #alley #tuffs #fonzandrichie #sheepinwolvesmasks
August 28, 2025 at 6:19 PM
The Explanation, 8”x8” oil on panel, 2022 (sold).
From the Pretend Times show at @brassworksgallery.bsky.social
#art #surreal #popsurreal #alley #tuffs #fonzandrichie #sheepinwolvesmasks
From the Pretend Times show at @brassworksgallery.bsky.social
#art #surreal #popsurreal #alley #tuffs #fonzandrichie #sheepinwolvesmasks
Reposted by John Sauer
"we ate the children last" pen and ink
August 25, 2025 at 12:14 AM
"we ate the children last" pen and ink
Clean Up On Aisle 7, 8”x10” oil on panel, 2022 (sold)
from the Pretend Times show at @brassworksgallery.bsky.social
#art #surreal #popsurreal #fly #kevin #feelin7up
from the Pretend Times show at @brassworksgallery.bsky.social
#art #surreal #popsurreal #fly #kevin #feelin7up
August 21, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Clean Up On Aisle 7, 8”x10” oil on panel, 2022 (sold)
from the Pretend Times show at @brassworksgallery.bsky.social
#art #surreal #popsurreal #fly #kevin #feelin7up
from the Pretend Times show at @brassworksgallery.bsky.social
#art #surreal #popsurreal #fly #kevin #feelin7up
I Hear A New World, 12”x16” oil on panel (sold). Another painting that was part of the Pretend Times show at @brassworksgallery.bsky.social
#art #surreal #popsurreal #skate #pocketradio #painting
#art #surreal #popsurreal #skate #pocketradio #painting
August 14, 2025 at 7:47 PM
I Hear A New World, 12”x16” oil on panel (sold). Another painting that was part of the Pretend Times show at @brassworksgallery.bsky.social
#art #surreal #popsurreal #skate #pocketradio #painting
#art #surreal #popsurreal #skate #pocketradio #painting
Reposted by John Sauer
Shortfall, 11x14 oil in panel 2022, (sold)
Another one that was part of the Pretend Times show at @brassworksgallery.bsky.social
#art #surreal #popsurreal #ufo #rocket #pretendtimes #dustopian #escapeplan
Another one that was part of the Pretend Times show at @brassworksgallery.bsky.social
#art #surreal #popsurreal #ufo #rocket #pretendtimes #dustopian #escapeplan
August 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Shortfall, 11x14 oil in panel 2022, (sold)
Another one that was part of the Pretend Times show at @brassworksgallery.bsky.social
#art #surreal #popsurreal #ufo #rocket #pretendtimes #dustopian #escapeplan
Another one that was part of the Pretend Times show at @brassworksgallery.bsky.social
#art #surreal #popsurreal #ufo #rocket #pretendtimes #dustopian #escapeplan