Presented as part of the Plunge Into the Arts program at Plunge Beach Resort, Lauderdale by the Sea
Artist: John Potter
Nine original paintings on display in Lauderdale by the Sea
Come join us for a special evening including nine works by John Potter as well as works by other artists.
Experience the mesmerizing beauty of Potter's unique halftone creations at the reception of this show. Don't miss your chance to immerse yourself in the world of halftones at 4660 El Mar Dr, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea in the beautiful Plunge Beach Resort. Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable artistic experience!
- Free admission
- RECEPTION: NOV 20, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
- $5 Parking on reception night
- The public is welcome
- Show on display: NOV 01-DEC 4
- 4660 El Mar Dr. Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL 33308
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HALFTONES - A Series of Paintings by John Potter:
What Are Halftones?
Halftones are a classic way of building images from tiny dots, lines, or repeating patterns. First used in the 1800s, this method lets black ink show shades of gray. Look close at a newspaper photo. Those little marks trick your eye into seeing smooth tones. That's a halftone.
Most halftones use dots, but many other patterns work too. They used to be made with cameras and chemicals. Now digital tools make them easy to experiment with. Less waste. More room to play.
About This Series
For these nine pieces, I use halftone patterns as a visual language. I mix up the patterns, sizes, and techniques. Sometimes I put them where you wouldn't expect.
You could call these paintings semi-abstract or optical art. That's fair. But by that logic, nearly every printed photo would fit the same label. All images are illusions we build.
We trust our eyes without thinking. But what we see isn't the whole truth. It's just enough to get by.
The Real Goal
I'm not trying to trick you. I want you to question how you see. Our senses give us just enough information to move through the world. Technology shapes the rest. These paintings are a quiet reminder of that.
BROWSE MY WORK
- Illustration: Browse custom illustrations, book cover art, illustrated maps, and architectural renderings.
- Fine art: View original paintings and drawings, the Custom Halftone Series, and mural commissions.
- Graphic design & motion: See design projects, then watch motion reels and animated pieces.
- Maps by use case: Explore illustrated maps created for boat shows, resorts, marinas, real estate, transportation & parking, cities & towns, parks, and wayfinding.
- Specialty projects: Also check out cover design, vinyl & vehicle wraps, proposal renderings, and street art.
- Style & technique: Discover vector, isometric, painterly, monochrome, data-driven, bird's-eye, and halftone approaches.
- Tools I use: Everyday software includes Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp, and InDesign; motion work relies on Premiere & After Effects.