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John Van Hamersveld: The Art Behind an Era (Part 2) | Community Forum
In part two, John Van Hamersveld walks us through some of his most recognizable work — including the electric, hair-charged Jimi Hendrix poster that hung in the Carlsbad Museum during his visit, and his portraits of Beethoven and Mozart, each one built to capture the distinct energy of the composer's music rather than just their likeness.
He also tells the story behind "Johnny," the alter-ego character born out of a tiny 1914 false-teeth ad he stumbled on one sleepless night. What started as a doodle turned into a button, then a full billboard campaign across Los Angeles and Orange County…
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