John Young: Pioneer of Hawaiian Landscape Painting John Young (1950 – 2002) stands as a singular figure in the history of Hawaiian art, recognized primarily for his breathtaking seascapes and increasingly appreciated for his exploration into abstract expressionism. Born on Oahu, Young’s artistic journey began with an early fascination for horses—a passion that would profoundly shape his visual vocabulary and inform many of his paintings. Early Influences: Young's formative years were marked by exposure to traditional Hawaiian art forms, particularly wood carvings and tapa cloth weaving. Ho…