Dead Friends 5
Synthetic polymer paint and newspaper collage on paper. From a series documenting friends who have died from HIV/AIDS related illnesses.
While he could still sit upright one of John’s greatest joys was reading the newspaper with Byron the dog.
Dead Friends 5 belongs to the following groups:
Gay Themed Art and WritingAvailable for sale as Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters

sparklydina, 8 months ago
I love this, john – whimsical and awkward.
John Douglas in reply to sparklydina’s comment, 8 months ago
thanks very much! That’s me – whimsical and awkward
sparklydina, 8 months ago
aw, well I think it’s absolutely gorgeous…reminds me of some deap-seated childhood memory I can’t quite bring to mind….
ginnymac, 8 months ago
fabulous art John, the sort /style ? of painting I would love to be able to do .
Silvia Manuela, 8 months ago
Well done, John, beautiful depiction of humanity
Susan Grissom, 8 months ago
This is wonderful and poignant and yes awkward and whimsical. Bryon the dog looks just like Angel my floopy earred bunny wabbit. Brillantly done
John Douglas in reply to Susan Grissom’s comment, 8 months ago
thanks susan, looking forward to seeing angel star in a series one day!
John Douglas in reply to sparklydina’s comment, 8 months ago
thnaks, kinda what I try and do – access that childhood/childlike state
John Douglas in reply to ginnymac’s comment, 8 months ago
wow thanks that is a wonderful compliment!
John Douglas in reply to Silvia Manuela’s comment, 8 months ago
thanks very much silvia, much appreciate your saying that
mklau, 8 months ago
Your talents are just wonderful John… This image made me weep and smile
John Douglas in reply to mklau’s comment, 8 months ago
thanks that is the best compliment anyone could have
Midori Furze, 8 months ago
I like the dog.
John Douglas, 8 months ago
thanks, he was a stinky dog but looked good for painting
Andrew Hildebrand, 7 months ago
i love this. so interesing and simple.
great job
Paul Compton, 7 months ago
Lovely work.
Shylie Edwards, 7 months ago
it is lovely!!! well done. Sad story
John Douglas in reply to Andrew Hildebrand’s comment, 7 months ago
thanks very much andrew
John Douglas in reply to Shylie Edwards’s comment, 7 months ago
thanks shylie, much appreciated! John was a good photographer and all-round lovely person, so least I could do was something that tried to capture a little of his spirit
John Douglas in reply to Paul Compton’s comment, 7 months ago
thanks you very much paul, am glad you like it was one of the few of mine I was happy with
Mariette/Flowi..., 7 months ago
i just love this
littlegirlblu, 7 months ago
i love love love love!!! YAY!!
John Douglas in reply to Mariette/Flowie van den Heever’s comment, 7 months ago
thanks very much
John Douglas in reply to littlegirlblu’s comment, 7 months ago
ah thanks you’ve made my day even more beautiful
ben marcus k, 7 months ago
this is rad, naive but a real strong use and play with design principles, nice work!
John Douglas in reply to ben marcus k’s comment, 7 months ago
thanks ben, much appreciated
Jay08, 7 months ago
love it, great work…
John Douglas in reply to Jay08’s comment, 7 months ago
thank you jay
sra58, 7 months ago
Very nice commemorative piece. Nice work.
Sharon A.
John Douglas in reply to sra58’s comment, 7 months ago
Thanks very much sharon
Helen Bascom, 7 months ago
I love your work John.
John Douglas in reply to Helen Bascom’s comment, 6 months ago
thanks so very much helen, that means a great deal to me
mklau, 5 months ago
John your work continues to open my mind & eyes as much as it does my heart. This is poignantly touching. Does the masonic symbol have a special meaning?
butchart, 5 months ago
Byron seems to know that his precious moments with John are nearing the end…..... just makes you want to cry…......... beautiful soulful work john…. thank you…...................b
John Douglas in reply to mklau’s comment, 5 months ago
thanks michael for these lovely words, yes the masonic symbol does have meaning, is in each of the dead friends paintings.
John Douglas in reply to butchart’s comment, 5 months ago
thanks very much b. Much appreciated.
NIEBANK1, 4 months ago
oh my word…...this is very cool.
sarah
John Douglas in reply to NIEBANK1’s comment, 4 months ago
thanks very much sara
robotpower, 4 months ago
This is something special
John Douglas in reply to robotpower’s comment, 3 months ago
thansk very much glad you appreicate it