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Update:
We are saddened to announce the passing of Johnny, who peacefully left this world on Saturday, November 16, 2024. He spent his final days around loved ones at his home in Lahaina. Johnny was a beloved member of the Lahaina community and widely known for his soulful spirit and kind heart. John's generosity and positive energy were infectious, and he touched the lives of many people with his kindness. He will be deeply missed but forever remembered by those who were lucky enough to know him. May his legacy continue to inspire others and his memory be a blessing to all who knew him. Rest in peace, Johnny Lee Bragg. ### With the encouragement and support of his mother, John's artistic endeavors began at a very young age. Johns interest in Hawaii dates back to 1959, when to John’s excitement, his father who was in the service was transferred to Hawaii—but to John’s dismay the family ended up in Copenhagen, Denmark where John spent the next several years dreaming about Hawaii with romantic mysticism. Through his paintings, John expresses his love for Hawaii, its people and its culture. "Painting enables me to appreciate life and express my feelings through paintings rather than words. It is an outlet I can plug into, and always feel good after I do it. I feel really blessed to have this in my life." John has accomplished what he has set out to do, if for even one moment, the viewer looks at his paintings and it stops their mind racing from the trials of daily life, and just relax. John paints in varying degree’s of opaque and transparent hues—creating a balance between bright, bold and warmth with cool soothing, to convey comfort and peace. John wants to enhance the viewer's life – not with so much on impact, as with a more subtle approach – using color with objects of interest. John wants to give back to the viewer what he experiences when he is painting – enjoyment and a tranquil feeling of well being. |
Johnny painting a mural on Front Street, Lahaina in April 2020
A few other photos from throughout the years...
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A view from Johnny's lanai... 2024
