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Art . For the Dr Jason & Rasha Reinhold residence . 36”x 80” . Waterborne Pigments On Panel . Santa Barbara
Art . Moab Inspired . 36” x 80” . Waterborne Gilding on Panel
Hello!
Please enjoy my website, Jon Ortner Art & Photography, with its extensive visuals offering you a scenic experience where I am able to share my art, Weathered Walls, and photography captures that create a beautifully custom look for the home, office or commercial space. The process of creating and how I am fueled to interpret and actualize light, shape and movement have foundational roots in my travels that offer collected thoughtful inspiration from journeys throughout Alaska, Canada, Hawaii, mainland USA, Baja, mainland Mexico, Central & South America, Puerto Rico and Europe.
Scrolling through the ‘Welcome’ page, you will see a broad stroke of how I see things, and do the things. An informative sampling of my life through the camera lens, my paint brush, and handle bars. To share your visual target, while discovering and discussing your fresh idea, please feel comfortable reaching out via call, text or email!
Please enjoy, Jon Ortner
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ART
My impressionistic style on the easel, capturing light, shape and movement with waterborne pigments on canvas, panels, and walls with brush, cheesecloth and metal blades.
WEATHERED WALLS
Improving space with featured walls by offering custom choices of antiquing . distressing . lime wash . marbleizing . color wash . patinas . verdigris . gilding, and strié finishes.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Santa Barbara . Images of the coastline and city.
Exceptional People . Friends, family and clients.
Cocktails & Cuisine . Deliciously prepared food and drinks.
The Great Outdoors . Natural environments and beautiful moments.
Surfers Delight . The surfboard craftsmanship of Jeff Svoboda, artisan surfboard designer, shaper, and glasser.
Hot Wheels . Cars and trucks, motorcycles, and people that perform.
NHRA . National Hot Rod Association at the 2026 Winternationals.
Industrial Shots . Commercial products, tooling and photographs of manufacturing process.
Bands . On stage with The Mavericks, DJ Fab, and the Santa Barbara metal band, Sinsation.
Motorcycling . Sharing my passion for motorcycling with action images of high performance riding.
Referrals . Kind words on my behalf.
fyi for the photography curious: I shoot with the Sony a7R lV Full Frame Mirrorless Camera and the brilliant FE 135 F1.8 GM Full-frame Telephoto Prime G Master lens, and its little brother the FE 35mm GM F1.4 Prime G Master lens.
Contact . Jon Ortner . phone (805) 895-5390 . email: jonortner10@gmail.com . instagram: @jonortner
Jon Ortner Art & Photography . ‘Freddie Mercury’ . 60” x 72” . Waterborne Pigments On Canvas . Malibu, California
Photography . The Great Outdoors . Pismo Beach, California
Photography . Yosemite National Park . California
Art . Chumash Painted Cave inspired . 36” x 48” . Waterborne Pigments On Canvas
Art . ‘Going Home’ . 36”x 80” . Waterborne Gilding on Panel . 3 Boots Ranch . Ellensburg, Washington
Art . Wright Brothers First Flight . 36” x 80” . Waterborne Pigments on Panel
Art . Wild Horses . 36” x 80” . Waterborne Pigments on Panel
Art . 48” x 60” . Waterborne Pigments on Canvas
Art . 10” x 12” . Waterborne Pigments on Panel
Art . 48” x 60” . Waterborne Pigments On Canvas
Art . 48” x 60” . Waterborne Pigments on Canvas
Art . ‘Solitude’ . 24” x 36” Waterborne Pigments on Canvas . private collection . Santa Barbara
Art . for The Spaccarelli residence . 24” x 36” . Waterborne Pigments on Canvas
Art . Bobby Morris fly fishing in the Sierra Mountains . 12” x 14” . Waterborne Pigments on Panel
Art . Pismo Beach inspired . 36” x 80” . Waterborne Pigments on Panel
Art . ‘Freddie Mercury’ . 60” x 72” . Waterborne Pigments on Canvas . Malibu, California
Art . Moab Inspired . 36” x 80” . Waterborne Gilding on Panel
Art . 12” x 16” . Waterborne Pigments on Panel . For Dr Thomas
Art . ‘Deep Sea’ . 36” x 80” . Waterborne Pigments on Panel . Santa Barbara
Art . Kobe . 36” x 80” . Waterborne Pigments on Panel
Art . Malcom Smith . Triptych 36” x 80” . Waterborne Pigments on Panel
Art . Bobby Morris . 36” x 60” . Waterborne pigments on panel . Santa Barbara
Art . ‘Dave McCoy’ . 60” x 72” . Waterborne pigments on canvas . Mammoth Lakes, California
Weathered Walls . Color Wash on the Garden Walls . Santa Barbara
Weathered Walls . Foyer . Ralph Lauren Oyster Metallic Specialty Finish . Ojai, California
Weathered Walls . An Aged Merlot color treatment to the formal Dining Room walls, an amazing backdrop for the food & wine entertaining experience! . Ojai, California
Weathered Walls . An Aged Merlot color treatment to the formal Dining Room walls, with gilded crown molding and ceiling.. an amazing backdrop for the food & wine entertaining experience! . Ojai, California
Weathered Walls . Lime Wash . Santa Barbara
Weathered Walls . A lime wash finish creating an accent for the reception area . Energetic Chiropractic . Santa Barbara
Weathered Walls . Sample board process, waterborne pigments on panel . Creating aging and distressed finishes for custom homes, offices and commercial space.
Weathered Walls . Val & Debbi Tamietti . Glendora, California
Weathered Walls . Old World stone effect for Petite Valentine Restaurant . Santa Barbara
Weathered Walls . Old World stone effect for Petite Valentine Restaurant . Santa Barbara
Weathered Walls . Old World stone effect for Petite Valentine Restaurant . Santa Barbara
Weathered Walls . A soft lime wash effect for the stove range hood . Huntington Beach, California
Weathered Walls . A soft lime wash effect for the stove range hood . Huntington Beach, California
Weathered Walls . Lime Wash for the walls and cabinets . Santa Barbara
Photography . Santa Barbara
Photography . Pismo Beach, California
Photography . The Great Outdoors . Santa Barbara
Photography . Walter . Santa Barbara
Photography . The Great Outdoors with Walter & George . The Douglas Family Preserve . Santa Barbara
Photography . The Great Outdoors . The thoughtful grace of a professional horseman . Ojai, California
Photography . The Great Outdoors . Santa Barbara
Photography . Paige . Big Sur, California
Photography . Paige . Big Sur, California
Photography . David & Paige . Big Sur, California
Photography . David & Paige . Big Sur, California
Photography . Friends and Family . Big Sur, California
Photography . Sunset on David & Paige’s amazing wedding . Big Sur, California
Photography . 4th of July 2025 . San Clemente Pier . California
Photography . 4th of July 2025 . San Clemente Pier . California
Photography . 4th of July 2025 . San Clemente Pier . California
Photography . Rocket launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base, photographed from Lizard’s Mouth Rock up in the Santa Barbara Mountains
Photography . Industrial Shots . Maverick Aerospace . City of Industry, California
Photography . Industrial Shots . Maverick Aerospace . City of Industry, California
Photography . Maverick Aerospace . City of Industry, California
Photography . Maverick Aerospace . City of Industry, California
Photography . Maverick Aerospace . City of Industry, California
Photography . NHRA 2026 . The National Hot Rod Association Winternationals . In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip . California
Photography . NHRA 2026 . The National Hot Rod Association Winternationals . In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip . California
The closest I have ever been to a drag race was watching Wild World of Sports as a kid. When professional photographer, Mark Riker, shooting for DRAGZINE MAGAZINE, extended the offer for me to attend the NHRA Winternationals with full media credentials, I of course changed my plans for riding motocross that Saturday at Glen Helen Raceway and I beelined for Pomona. This is my impassioned note on Instagram following the event and this sentiment stands true:
“My good friend, Mark Riker, of REVCO Photography fame introduced me to the world of the National Hot Rod Association this weekend which was the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals hosted by the In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip • Over the years I have seen television specials on the sport of drag racing, yet Saturday was my first live viewing, and of course with my Sony camera system in hand. It is difficult to comprehend, or even describe, the magnitude of power and ferocity that these vessels produce. I literally set my shutter speed at 1/6400 to capture the movement of these cars. Upon launch, the Top Fuel dragsters are producing 12,000 horsepower and within 1/4 mile delivering speeds of 336 miles per hour. As I stood literally within a few short feet of these machines, the energy, sound and vibrato dumped through my entire body and nervous system like no other sensation I have ever encountered. The intensity is as if you are actually strapped to the roof of the race car and you are aboard for a ride on a rocketship.
The rate in which the race cars accelerate and disappear while creating their own heat wave is staggering!! • To the kind folks at the National Hot Rod Association and Mark Riker, thank you so much for sharing your wild world of speed!! • To all you bad-ass men and women that build these cars and drive them, mad respect!! Photographing and witnessing cutting edge technologies and the crews committed to success is truly inspired... every competitor out there is legit, from Top Fuel, to Funny Car, Pro Stock, Sportsmen, and Top Alcohol.”
Photography . NHRA 2026 . The National Hot Rod Association Winternationals . In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip . California
Photography . NHRA 2026 . Tony Stewart warming up his tires . The National Hot Rod Association Winternationals . In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip . California
Photography . Street photography at its finest! As I was walking towards the fabulously iconic Santa Barbara Courthouse to photograph the historic art and architecture, right before me and without a crowd, this incredible couple were in the garden marrying each other. Just the sweetest moment I have ever happened across. My camera was literally under my arm. I simply paused, gained focus, and caught their moment. Without fanfare, zero family and friends, minus a preacher, minister or reverend they softly shared their conviction and heart space with each other 🙏🏻 . 💙 Santa Barbara
Photography . The Great Outdoors . Santa Barbara
Photography . A single tear streaming down her cheek as she shares this passion and love . This is why it always amazes me to shoot, some images just can’t be scripted . Santa Barbara
Photography . Kendra . Album cover shot for singer, song writer and rap artist Antoine Allain . Douglas Family Preserve . Santa Barbara
Photography . On stage capturing the incredible live sound of The Mavericks . Vina Robles Amphitheater . Paso Robles, California
Photography . On stage capturing the incredible live sound of The Mavericks . Vina Robles Amphitheater . Paso Robles, California
Photography . On stage capturing the incredible live sound of The Mavericks . Vina Robles Amphitheater . Paso Robles, California
Photography . On stage capturing the incredible live sound of The Mavericks . Vina Robles Amphitheater . Paso Robles, California
Photography . On stage capturing the incredible live sound of The Mavericks . Vina Robles Amphitheater . Paso Robles, California
Photography . On stage capturing the incredible live sound of The Mavericks . Vina Robles Amphitheater . Paso Robles, California
Photography . On stage capturing the incredible live sound of The Mavericks . Vina Robles Amphitheater . Paso Robles, California
Photography . Old Towne Pub . Pasadena, California
Photography . Old Towne Pub . Pasadena, California
Photography . Stacy . Old Towne Pub . Pasadena, California
Photography . Rat Rods only get better with time! . Santa Barbara
Photography . Kayleigh bringing her vintage cool vibes to the studio . Santa Barbara
Photography . Hot Wheels . Jed Murphey (714) on the gate . Truly a moment of truth where everything in your life passes before your eyes and the purest focus that can possibly be described pulses through your veins… the goal? Getting busy and leading the charge into motocross’ globally famous Talladega first turn. The intensity? Mmmmmmm 10 out of 10 . Glen Helen Raceway . California
Photography . Hot Wheels . Jed Murphey (714) . Perris Raceway . California
Photography . Fast Eddie Castro (14) . Ventura Speedway . California
Photography . Hot Wheels . Watching the skaters from the fence felt a bit removed from the action! So, it made sense to me to simply get in the park with the kids so I could catch their mastery of concrete with its rock hard crazy angles with these extreme transitions. Whew, much respect for these brave lads!! . Santa Barbara
Photography . Josh Fout . Smooth Operator for Motocross Action Magazine . Glen Helen Raceway . California
Photography . Josh Mosiman performance testing motorcycles for Motocross Action Magazine . Glen Helen Raceway . California
Photography . Jeff Svoboda . ‘Sufers Delight’ . Jeff’s craftsmanship and artisan touch prevail on my fresh 8’3 surfboard. A proper mid-length to keep with me on journeys up and down the California coast, keeping an eye on all the favorite beach breaks, reefs and point breaks . Goleta, California
Photography . Jeff Svoboda . ‘Sufers Delight’ . Jeff’s craftsmanship and artisan touch prevail on my fresh 8’3 . Goleta, California
Photography . Jeff Svoboda . ‘Sufers Delight’ . Jeff’s craftsmanship and artisan touch prevail on my fresh 8’3 . Goleta, California
Photography . Soccer 2025 . Laguna Blanca School . Santa Barbara
Photography . Soccer 2025 . Laguna Blanca School . Santa Barbara
Photography . Soccer 2025 . Positivity, talent and an awesome smile is always a great style! . Laguna Blanca School . Santa Barbara
Photography . Laguna Blanca School dress rehearsal for the April 24-26, 2026 theatre production of “Legally Blonde The Musical” . Santa Barbara
Photography . Laguna Blanca School cast & crew dress rehearsal for the April 24-26, 2026 theatre production of “Legally Blonde The Musical” . Santa Barbara
Photography . The Addams Family . A Musical Comedy . Laguna Blanca School . Santa Barbara
Photography . The Addams Family . A Musical Comedy . Laguna Blanca School . Santa Barbara
Photography . The Addams Family . A Musical Comedy . Laguna Blanca School . Santa Barbara
Photography . The Addams Family . A Musical Comedy . Laguna Blanca School . Santa Barbara
Photography . The Addams Family . A Musical Comedy . Laguna Blanca School . Santa Barbara
Photography . The Addams Family . A Musical Comedy . Laguna Blanca School . Santa Barbara
Art . Rick Ellis (34) at Glen Helen Raceway . 60” x 72” . Waterborne pigments on canvas . Hermosa Beach, California
Art . ‘Cole Seely’ . 36” x 80” Oil on panel
Art . Torsten Hallman . Celebrating 50 Years of Motocross in America . 36” x 80” . Waterborne pigments on panel . Glen Helen Raceway Museum . California
Art . 48” x 60” . Water-borne pigments on canvas . Custom art of Myles and Kyle Van Belle
Art . ‘Ryan Dungey’ . 36” x 80” . Oil on panel
Photography . Everything is an adventure with Lil Jack! . Santa Barbara Zoo
Photography . Lil Jack, naturally on the Laguna Blanca School campus . Santa Barbara
Photography . Lil Jack working on technique . Swim lessons at the serene Montecito YMCA . Montecito, California
Motorcycling . Jon Ortner . 'Saturday at The Glen’ fast laps with the Motocross Action Magazine crew aboard the stellar 2026 TBT Racing Yamaha YZ450F . Photograph: Debbi Tamietti
Motorcycling . Jon Ortner . Aboard the Motocross Action Magazine Yamaha YZ125 for the 2026 WISECO 2-Stroke World Championships . Photograph: Debbi Tamietti
Motorcycling . Jon Ortner . Aboard the Motocross Action Magazine Yamaha YZ125 for the 2026 WISECO 2-Stroke World Championships . Photograph: Debbi Tamietti
Motorcycling . Jon Ortner . Exploring what is possible aboard the Johnny Campbell Honda TRANSALP 750 by TBT Racing . Photograph: Mark Riker
Motorcycling . Jon Ortner . Exploring what is possible aboard the Johnny Campbell Honda TRANSALP 750 by TBT Racing . Photograph: Mark Riker
Motorcycling . Jon Ortner . Heading into the hills on this freshly cut firebreak, adventure bike style, while exploring what is possible aboard the Johnny Campbell Honda TRANSALP 750 by TBT Racing . Photograph: Mark Riker
Jon Ortner . photograph: McCullar
Jon Ortner . Rolling on my Triumph Bonneville . Photograph: Zack Harris . Santa Barbara
Jon Ortner . A rare surf shot . Campus Point . University California Santa Barbara
jon ortner . (805) 895.5390 . email: JonOrtner10@gmail.com . instagram: @jonortner . Santa Barbara, California