Ghost Story, 8"x10" oil on panel, 2024 (sold)
Some nights, way back in the woods, very late when the moon is bright, if you listen closely you can hear a faint *aooogah*.
This was for the Bewitching show at Stranger Factory Gallery a couple years ago.
#art #ghost #clown #haunting #johnsauerart
Some nights, way back in the woods, very late when the moon is bright, if you listen closely you can hear a faint *aooogah*.
This was for the Bewitching show at Stranger Factory Gallery a couple years ago.
#art #ghost #clown #haunting #johnsauerart
October 29, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Ghost Story, 8"x10" oil on panel, 2024 (sold)
Some nights, way back in the woods, very late when the moon is bright, if you listen closely you can hear a faint *aooogah*.
This was for the Bewitching show at Stranger Factory Gallery a couple years ago.
#art #ghost #clown #haunting #johnsauerart
Some nights, way back in the woods, very late when the moon is bright, if you listen closely you can hear a faint *aooogah*.
This was for the Bewitching show at Stranger Factory Gallery a couple years ago.
#art #ghost #clown #haunting #johnsauerart
Moon Song #3, 4"x12" oil on panel, 2024 (sold)
A small painting for the Smallz show at: brassworksgallery.bsky.social
#art #werewolf #therewolf #johnsauerart
A small painting for the Smallz show at: brassworksgallery.bsky.social
#art #werewolf #therewolf #johnsauerart
October 22, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Moon Song #3, 4"x12" oil on panel, 2024 (sold)
A small painting for the Smallz show at: brassworksgallery.bsky.social
#art #werewolf #therewolf #johnsauerart
A small painting for the Smallz show at: brassworksgallery.bsky.social
#art #werewolf #therewolf #johnsauerart
The Grave Looks Good By Bedtime, 10"x12" oil (sold) 2024
A painting for the Geek Love tribute show at @brassworksgallery.bsky.social
#geeklove #carnys #johnsauerart
A painting for the Geek Love tribute show at @brassworksgallery.bsky.social
#geeklove #carnys #johnsauerart
October 15, 2026 at 5:37 PM
The Grave Looks Good By Bedtime, 10"x12" oil (sold) 2024
A painting for the Geek Love tribute show at @brassworksgallery.bsky.social
#geeklove #carnys #johnsauerart
A painting for the Geek Love tribute show at @brassworksgallery.bsky.social
#geeklove #carnys #johnsauerart
October 8, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Midnight Movie, 12"x12" oil on panel.
Here's a seasonal scene for your eyeholes.
This is for the Gods and Monsters group show opening tomorrow, Oct. 2nd at ALTR Gallery in NE MPLS. The show is curated by The Otherworldly Arts Collective.
This is always fun show!
#GodsAndMonsters #johnsauerart
Here's a seasonal scene for your eyeholes.
This is for the Gods and Monsters group show opening tomorrow, Oct. 2nd at ALTR Gallery in NE MPLS. The show is curated by The Otherworldly Arts Collective.
This is always fun show!
#GodsAndMonsters #johnsauerart
October 1, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Midnight Movie, 12"x12" oil on panel.
Here's a seasonal scene for your eyeholes.
This is for the Gods and Monsters group show opening tomorrow, Oct. 2nd at ALTR Gallery in NE MPLS. The show is curated by The Otherworldly Arts Collective.
This is always fun show!
#GodsAndMonsters #johnsauerart
Here's a seasonal scene for your eyeholes.
This is for the Gods and Monsters group show opening tomorrow, Oct. 2nd at ALTR Gallery in NE MPLS. The show is curated by The Otherworldly Arts Collective.
This is always fun show!
#GodsAndMonsters #johnsauerart
How Does Your Garden Grow?
14x18 oil on panel.
This painting is currently hanging and available at Rogue Buddha Gallery in NE Minneapolis. #gardening #fuckcancer #johnsauerart
14x18 oil on panel.
This painting is currently hanging and available at Rogue Buddha Gallery in NE Minneapolis. #gardening #fuckcancer #johnsauerart
September 24, 2026 at 8:55 PM
How Does Your Garden Grow?
14x18 oil on panel.
This painting is currently hanging and available at Rogue Buddha Gallery in NE Minneapolis. #gardening #fuckcancer #johnsauerart
14x18 oil on panel.
This painting is currently hanging and available at Rogue Buddha Gallery in NE Minneapolis. #gardening #fuckcancer #johnsauerart
Boilermaker, 6"x8" oil on panel, 2016 (sold)
An essential Midwest dive bar classic. Cheers!
#art #stilllife #divebar #booze #hooch #johnsauerart
An essential Midwest dive bar classic. Cheers!
#art #stilllife #divebar #booze #hooch #johnsauerart
September 13, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Feed: "Design You Trust"
By: Dmitry on Tuesday, December 23, 2025
By: Dmitry on Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Painter John Sauer Spins Pop‑surreal Tales With Retro Tech And Quietly Absurd Scenes That Feel Like Visual Mix‑tapes Of Modern Anxiety
John Sauer (@johnsauerart) is a Minneapolis‑based painter, illustrator and former musician whose work sits in the pop‑surreal/lowbrow tradition, filled with long‑eyed “mecha‑human” figures, retro objects and odd little sci‑fi or psychological narratives.
After decades of band flyers, illustratio
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December 24, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Feed: "Design You Trust"
By: Dmitry on Tuesday, December 23, 2025
By: Dmitry on Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Life Of The Party, Preliminary Drawing.
I thought I'd share this prelim to remind everyone to check out the big Laluzapalooza group show currently up at La Luz De Jesus Gallery through the month!
The painting (in a previous post) is among all the fantastic work.
#laluzapalooza #johnsauerart
I thought I'd share this prelim to remind everyone to check out the big Laluzapalooza group show currently up at La Luz De Jesus Gallery through the month!
The painting (in a previous post) is among all the fantastic work.
#laluzapalooza #johnsauerart
August 13, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Life Of The Party, Preliminary Drawing.
I thought I'd share this prelim to remind everyone to check out the big Laluzapalooza group show currently up at La Luz De Jesus Gallery through the month!
The painting (in a previous post) is among all the fantastic work.
#laluzapalooza #johnsauerart
I thought I'd share this prelim to remind everyone to check out the big Laluzapalooza group show currently up at La Luz De Jesus Gallery through the month!
The painting (in a previous post) is among all the fantastic work.
#laluzapalooza #johnsauerart
I'm happy to be in this years LALUZAPALOOZA at Luz De Jesus Gallery in LA!
My painting: Life Of The Party, 10"x12" oil on panel will be among a big roster. The opening reception is Aug. 7th
If you are interested, contact Bernadette at info@laluzdejesus.com
#laluzapalooza #popsurreal #johnsauerart
My painting: Life Of The Party, 10"x12" oil on panel will be among a big roster. The opening reception is Aug. 7th
If you are interested, contact Bernadette at info@laluzdejesus.com
#laluzapalooza #popsurreal #johnsauerart
July 30, 2026 at 7:37 PM
I'm happy to be in this years LALUZAPALOOZA at Luz De Jesus Gallery in LA!
My painting: Life Of The Party, 10"x12" oil on panel will be among a big roster. The opening reception is Aug. 7th
If you are interested, contact Bernadette at info@laluzdejesus.com
#laluzapalooza #popsurreal #johnsauerart
My painting: Life Of The Party, 10"x12" oil on panel will be among a big roster. The opening reception is Aug. 7th
If you are interested, contact Bernadette at info@laluzdejesus.com
#laluzapalooza #popsurreal #johnsauerart
Life Of The Party 10"x12" oil on panel
This painting will be in the annual group show LALUZAPALOOZA at La Luz De Jesus Gallery! 🤘
The opening is Aug. 7th from 7pm to 11pm at the gallery.
contact Bernadette at info@laluzdejesus.com for inquiries.
#laluzapalooza #laluzdejesus #johnsauerart
This painting will be in the annual group show LALUZAPALOOZA at La Luz De Jesus Gallery! 🤘
The opening is Aug. 7th from 7pm to 11pm at the gallery.
contact Bernadette at info@laluzdejesus.com for inquiries.
#laluzapalooza #laluzdejesus #johnsauerart
July 23, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Life Of The Party 10"x12" oil on panel
This painting will be in the annual group show LALUZAPALOOZA at La Luz De Jesus Gallery! 🤘
The opening is Aug. 7th from 7pm to 11pm at the gallery.
contact Bernadette at info@laluzdejesus.com for inquiries.
#laluzapalooza #laluzdejesus #johnsauerart
This painting will be in the annual group show LALUZAPALOOZA at La Luz De Jesus Gallery! 🤘
The opening is Aug. 7th from 7pm to 11pm at the gallery.
contact Bernadette at info@laluzdejesus.com for inquiries.
#laluzapalooza #laluzdejesus #johnsauerart
But, Isn't It Swell?! 5"x5" oil on panel.
Here's another mini that'll be in the Main Character Syndrome show at ALTR Gallery in NE MPLS, hosted by @oacmn.bsky.social . The show opens July 17th (tomorrow). Let's make it an evening. I'll see you there!
#surreal #maincharactersyndrome #johnsauerart
Here's another mini that'll be in the Main Character Syndrome show at ALTR Gallery in NE MPLS, hosted by @oacmn.bsky.social . The show opens July 17th (tomorrow). Let's make it an evening. I'll see you there!
#surreal #maincharactersyndrome #johnsauerart
July 16, 2026 at 8:13 PM
But, Isn't It Swell?! 5"x5" oil on panel.
Here's another mini that'll be in the Main Character Syndrome show at ALTR Gallery in NE MPLS, hosted by @oacmn.bsky.social . The show opens July 17th (tomorrow). Let's make it an evening. I'll see you there!
#surreal #maincharactersyndrome #johnsauerart
Here's another mini that'll be in the Main Character Syndrome show at ALTR Gallery in NE MPLS, hosted by @oacmn.bsky.social . The show opens July 17th (tomorrow). Let's make it an evening. I'll see you there!
#surreal #maincharactersyndrome #johnsauerart
The Insomniac 12"x16" oil on panel.
This painting will be on display and available this weekend at the Main Character Syndrome group show at ALTR Gallery in NE Minneapolis @oacmn.bsky.social
The show opens this Friday the 17th 6-10pm.
See you there!
#maincharactersyndrome #surrealart #johnsauerart
This painting will be on display and available this weekend at the Main Character Syndrome group show at ALTR Gallery in NE Minneapolis @oacmn.bsky.social
The show opens this Friday the 17th 6-10pm.
See you there!
#maincharactersyndrome #surrealart #johnsauerart
July 14, 2026 at 8:57 PM
The Insomniac 12"x16" oil on panel.
This painting will be on display and available this weekend at the Main Character Syndrome group show at ALTR Gallery in NE Minneapolis @oacmn.bsky.social
The show opens this Friday the 17th 6-10pm.
See you there!
#maincharactersyndrome #surrealart #johnsauerart
This painting will be on display and available this weekend at the Main Character Syndrome group show at ALTR Gallery in NE Minneapolis @oacmn.bsky.social
The show opens this Friday the 17th 6-10pm.
See you there!
#maincharactersyndrome #surrealart #johnsauerart
It's Simply Madness That Propels Us,
5"x5" oil on panel.
Here's a wee mini painting for the upcoming show Main Character Syndrome at ALTR Gallery in NE Minneapolis.
#surreal #maincharactersyndrome #johnsauerart
5"x5" oil on panel.
Here's a wee mini painting for the upcoming show Main Character Syndrome at ALTR Gallery in NE Minneapolis.
#surreal #maincharactersyndrome #johnsauerart
July 9, 2026 at 7:18 PM
It's Simply Madness That Propels Us,
5"x5" oil on panel.
Here's a wee mini painting for the upcoming show Main Character Syndrome at ALTR Gallery in NE Minneapolis.
#surreal #maincharactersyndrome #johnsauerart
5"x5" oil on panel.
Here's a wee mini painting for the upcoming show Main Character Syndrome at ALTR Gallery in NE Minneapolis.
#surreal #maincharactersyndrome #johnsauerart
July 7, 2026 at 7:53 PM
June 25, 2026 at 4:51 PM
County Road D in August, 12"x16" oil 2017
It was a nice, quiet, sunny afternoon way out in the middle of nowhere, with nothing to do but paint.
#art #landscape #pleinair #johnsauerart
It was a nice, quiet, sunny afternoon way out in the middle of nowhere, with nothing to do but paint.
#art #landscape #pleinair #johnsauerart
June 23, 2026 at 6:22 PM
County Road D in August, 12"x16" oil 2017
It was a nice, quiet, sunny afternoon way out in the middle of nowhere, with nothing to do but paint.
#art #landscape #pleinair #johnsauerart
It was a nice, quiet, sunny afternoon way out in the middle of nowhere, with nothing to do but paint.
#art #landscape #pleinair #johnsauerart
Buddies, 10"x10" oil on panel.
Available at: @brassworksgallery.bsky.social
#art #surreal #puppet #johnsauerart #friendwithafez
Available at: @brassworksgallery.bsky.social
#art #surreal #puppet #johnsauerart #friendwithafez
June 18, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Buddies, 10"x10" oil on panel.
Available at: @brassworksgallery.bsky.social
#art #surreal #puppet #johnsauerart #friendwithafez
Available at: @brassworksgallery.bsky.social
#art #surreal #puppet #johnsauerart #friendwithafez
East Channel Train Bridge, 10"x 8" oil on panel 2017
From an afternoon painting with friends on Nicollet Island in NE Minneapolis.
#art #minneapolis #pleinair #landscape #johnsauerart
From an afternoon painting with friends on Nicollet Island in NE Minneapolis.
#art #minneapolis #pleinair #landscape #johnsauerart
June 16, 2026 at 6:52 PM
East Channel Train Bridge, 10"x 8" oil on panel 2017
From an afternoon painting with friends on Nicollet Island in NE Minneapolis.
#art #minneapolis #pleinair #landscape #johnsauerart
From an afternoon painting with friends on Nicollet Island in NE Minneapolis.
#art #minneapolis #pleinair #landscape #johnsauerart
The Plan, 10"x12" oil on panel.
I don't know what the plan is, but I'd have to surmise that these characters are all in and there's mischief involved!
This painting will be in the Conjuncture Group Show at @brassworksgallery.bsky.social opening this weekend!
#surreal #art #tikitapedeck #johnsauerart
I don't know what the plan is, but I'd have to surmise that these characters are all in and there's mischief involved!
This painting will be in the Conjuncture Group Show at @brassworksgallery.bsky.social opening this weekend!
#surreal #art #tikitapedeck #johnsauerart
June 11, 2026 at 8:29 PM
The Plan, 10"x12" oil on panel.
I don't know what the plan is, but I'd have to surmise that these characters are all in and there's mischief involved!
This painting will be in the Conjuncture Group Show at @brassworksgallery.bsky.social opening this weekend!
#surreal #art #tikitapedeck #johnsauerart
I don't know what the plan is, but I'd have to surmise that these characters are all in and there's mischief involved!
This painting will be in the Conjuncture Group Show at @brassworksgallery.bsky.social opening this weekend!
#surreal #art #tikitapedeck #johnsauerart
June 9, 2026 at 11:56 PM
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Alley 83, 12th Ave. S. & Powderhorn Terrace. 14"x11" oil on panel (sold) #minneapolis #art #alley #landscape #johnsauerart
May 28, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Alley 83, 12th Ave. S. & Powderhorn Terrace. 14"x11" oil on panel (sold) #minneapolis #art #alley #landscape #johnsauerart
Alley number 67 - 23rd Ave. N. Near Lyndale Ave. N. Minneapolis. Acrylic on paper, 2016 (sold)
#art #minneapolis #Alley #landscape #johnsauerart
#art #minneapolis #Alley #landscape #johnsauerart
May 21, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Alley number 67 - 23rd Ave. N. Near Lyndale Ave. N. Minneapolis. Acrylic on paper, 2016 (sold)
#art #minneapolis #Alley #landscape #johnsauerart
#art #minneapolis #Alley #landscape #johnsauerart