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Please enjoy this site with its extensive images, a photographic journal where I am able to closely work with my clients offering art, photography and Weathered Walls to obtain a beautifully custom look for home, office or shop. The process of creating for amazing architects, designers and homeowners over the years, in addition to my travels in Alaska, Canada, Hawaii, mainland USA, Baja, Mexico, Central & South America, Puerto Rico and Europe have influenced and fueled how I interpret and actualize capturing light, shape and movement.
Whether my art or photography has the possibility to capture your inspired quest, or ignites an entirely fresh idea, please feel comfortable reaching out via call, text or email to discuss your visual target.
respectfully, jon ortner
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Art . Impressionistic style on the easel, from my Santa Barbara art studio
Weathered Walls . Improving space with a featured wall offering custom choices of antiquing . distressing . color wash and textures . marbleizing . patinas . verdigris . gilding and strié finishes
Industrial Shots . photography . commercial products and services
Santa Barbara . photography . images of the surf and city
Exceptional People . photography . friends, family and clients
Cocktails & Cuisine . photography . beautifully prepared and presented fare
The Great Outdoors . photography . where we love to be
Hot Wheels . photography . cars, motorcycles, people, and trucks that perform
Surfers Delight . photography . The craftsmanship of surfboard designer and shaper, artisan Jeff Svoboda
Bands . photography . On stage and off with incredible musicians
Print Services . Through a great Santa Barbara based company, I am now offering art and photography prints on vibrant metal finishes or classic gallery wrapped canvas
Referrals . Kind words towards me, emerging from successful art and photography collaborations
I Ride . my 2025 motorcycle adventures
photography . Pismo Beach
art . surf inspired . 36”x 80” . water-borne pigments on panel . client: Dr Jason Reinhold residence . Santa Barbara
art . 36”x 80” . water-borne pigments on panel . client: 3 Boots Ranch . Ellensburg, Washington
art & photography . Malibu, California
photography . Santa Barbara
photography . Industrial shots for Maverick Aerospace
photography . Industrial shots for Maverick Aerospace
photography . Industrial shots for Maverick Aerospace
Weathered Walls . Creating an old world ambience for Petite Valentien Restaurant in La Arcada Plaza, where French cuisine pairs well with Santa Barbara wines
Jon Ortner Art & Photography . A continuous stream of commercial projects and fine art on my easel . Santa Barbara
Always inspired to layer my art and photography vision, my next level of adventure is street photography in Mexico City with the open air markets and the vibrant artisans creating, painting and sculpting with their beautiful organic colors.
While staying in the Wild West, capturing the magic of gigantic redwood trees above the California coastline and in the Sierra Mountains. More San Francisco surf trips are on my agenda with the rad NorCal friends, with everything majestically wonderful about The City and the historic relevance and wonder of the Golden Gate Bridge.
On my list as well is the heat of Nevada, photographing the intensely evolving architecture and lighting extravaganza of Las Vegas. Plus, photographing the incredible Arizona high desert with the gigantic saguaro cactus and astonishing architecture of custom homes built within the rugged crags of Carefree.
Heading more North and angling towards the Rockies, I am looking forward to finding a fresh view hiking and photographing the Teton Range surrounding Jackson Hole. Then, following up on my lifetime fascination with visiting Banff, in Canada.
On my bucket list, one day visiting the sights and sounds of Istanbul. And, on my hot list.. a hiking, photography and surfing exploration of Kauai! ..jon ortner
Lil Jack in the studio.. no bad days!
outdoors with Lil Jack . Ojai, California
Lil Jack . our time in the ocean . Santa Barbara
i ride . 2025 TF 450-RC Triumph track performance observations with Motocross Action Magazine . photograph credit: Mark Riker . Glen Helen Raceway
jon ortner . (805) 895.5390 . email: JonOrtner10@gmail.com . instagram: @jonortner