Painting the Stories We Keep
Original artwork inspired by cities, architecture, horse racing, flowers, and the people, places, and stories that shape our lives.
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![Original Cincinnati skyline painting by Jeff Johns featuring the Roebling Bridge, downtown skyline, and reflections on the Ohio River.]()
CINCINNATI SKYLINE
Where Cincinnati comes to life on canvas
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![Original tiger painting by Jeff Johns and Colin Daugherty featuring a powerful close-up portrait with striking yellow eyes.]()
WILDLIFE & ICONIC SUBJECTS
Powerful subjects brought to life on canvas
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![Original Cincinnati skyline painting by Jeff Johns featuring the Roebling Bridge and downtown Cincinnati.]()
ROEBLING BRIDGE
The bridge that defines Cincinnati
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![Original Short North Arts District painting by Jeff Johns and Colin Daugherty featuring the iconic arches and vibrant streets of Columbus, Ohio.]()
CITY SCENES & ARCHITECTURE
Moments and landmarks that define cities.
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![Original Columbus skyline painting by Jeff Johns and Colin Daugherty featuring the Scioto River, downtown skyline, and colorful reflections.]()
CITYSCAPES & LANDSCAPES
Skyline views and iconic landmarks
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![Original sunflower landscape painting by Jeff Johns featuring vibrant blooms and a peaceful country path.]()
FLOWERS
A collection of floral-inspired works
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![Original horse racing painting by Jeff Johns and Colin Daugherty capturing the excitement, speed, and energy of thoroughbred racing.]()
HORSE RACING & EQUINE ART
Racetrack energy, pasture beauty, and equine spirit.
FEATURED WORK
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![Painting of the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City with a car driving on the bridge, pedestrians on the walkway, and tall buildings in the background under a partly cloudy sky.]()
Roebling Bridge, Cincinnati
A passion painting to bring to life the Roebling Bridge from a distance. On the Roebling 30” x 40” Acrylic on canvas by Jeff Johns. | Available
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![Original European street painting by Jeff Johns and Colin Daugherty featuring children walking through a historic cobblestone neighborhood.]()
Sisterly Love, Amsterdam
A commissioned painting that’s 24” x 38” acrylic on canvas of Amsterdam. It’s moments and experiences like this that you can capture forever with vivid color and strokes.
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![Original St. Louis skyline painting by Jeff Johns and Colin Daugherty featuring the Gateway Arch and reflections on the Mississippi River.]()
St. Louis Skyline
It was awesome painting this piece featuring one of the most amazing works of architecture I’ve seen in person. St. Louis Skyline | 36″ x 60″ acrylic on canvas with Colin Daugherty
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![Original Niagara Falls painting by Jeff Johns and Colin Daugherty featuring the iconic waterfalls, vibrant colors, and surrounding natural beauty.]()
Niagara Falls, Canada
This painting of the Breathtaking Niagara Falls is a 30” x 40” acrylic on canvas painting by Jeff Johns and Colin Daugherty | SOLD
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![Original horse racing painting by Jeff Johns capturing the excitement, speed, and tradition of thoroughbred racing at the Kentucky Derby, Twin Spires.]()
Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs
This was a passion painting of the Kentucky Derby, titled, Derby Dancing 30” x 40” acrylic painting of the Derby at Churchill Downs by Jeff Johns | SOLD
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![Original city street painting by Jeff Johns and Colin Daugherty featuring illuminated architecture, vibrant signage, and the energy of downtown at night, of Walnut Street Cincinnati Ohio.]()
Walnut Street, Cincinnati
This Cincinnati street scene was a commission for a client living on this street. We captured the photo and began the painting. Walnut Street, 30” x 40” Acrylic on Canvas by Jeff Johns and Colin Daugherty | SOLD
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![Original hillside village painting by Jeff Johns and Colin Daugherty featuring colorful homes, lush landscapes, and scenic architecture of Bernal Hill, San Francisco.]()
Bernal Hill, San Francisco
Another commissioned painting capturing our clients balcony view of the amazing Bernal Hill in San Francisco. This painting is 36” x 36” acrylic on canvas by Jeff Johns and Colin Daugherty | SOLD
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![Original architectural painting by Jeff Johns and Colin Daugherty featuring a historic church with timeless stone craftsmanship and classic design, of St. Xavier Church, Cincinnati Ohio]()
St. Xavier, Cincinnati
This painting was commissioned as a wedding gift for a lovely couple getting married in the beautiful St. Xavier Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. This painting was 12” x 16” acrylic on canvas by Jeff Johns and Colin Daugherty
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![Original city skyline painting by Jeff Johns and Colin Daugherty featuring illuminated architecture, a bridge, and reflections across the water at night.]()
Cincinnati Skyline, Under the Roebling
Brings me back to my boating days. This is the third painting from this series titled Under the Roebling, it’s 30” x 40” acrylic on canvas by Jeff Johns and Colin Daugherty. It’s neat to see this series and how our style and technique evolved. SOLD
Art. Story. Connection.
For nearly 30 years, I’ve helped brands tell stories as a creative leader and designer.
Painting is where those stories become personal.
Every piece begins with a memory, a place, a city, a race or a moment worth preserving.
The commission process is simple.
Share Your Vision
Tell me what you’d like to capture and celebrate. If you have a photo send it along. Happy to photograph the reference image too. Excited to hear your vision.
Align on the Details
We’ll align to the visual direction, size, overall style, reference images and cost estimate. Once approved, a 50% payment secures the commission and begins the painting process.
