John’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Moonrise over Pie Pan, Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
John Pfahl American, 1939-2020

Volcano Lightning, Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii
John Pfahl American, 1939-2020

Australian Pines, Fort DeSoto, Florida
John Pfahl American, 1939-2020

Wave, Lave, Lace, Pescadero Beach, California
John Pfahl American, 1939-2020

The Geysers Power Plant, Mayacamas Mountains, California, from the series "Power Places"
John Pfahl American, 1939-2020

Rancho Seco Nuclear Plant, Sacramento County, California, from the series "Power Places"
John Pfahl American, 1939-2020

Necker Cube, Penland, North Carolina
John Pfahl American, 1939-2020

Bruce Mansfield Power Plant, Ohio River, Pennsylvania, from the series "Power Places"
John Pfahl American, 1939-2020

Bagel Pile, South Buffalo, New York
John Pfahl American, 1939-2020

Pink Rock Rectangle, Lewistown, New York
John Pfahl American, 1939-2020

802 Poplar Street, Leadville, Colorado, from the series "Picture Windows"
John Pfahl American, 1939-2020

Big Dipper, Charlotte, North Carolina
John Pfahl American, 1939-2020

Great Salt Lake Angles, Great Salt Lake, Utah
John Pfahl American, 1939-2020

Tree and Mountain Cleft, Boulder, Colorado
John Pfahl American, 1939-2020

Nine Desert Snowballs, Hell's Half Acre, Wyoming
John Pfahl American, 1939-2020

Roan Mountain Lightning, Roan Mountain, North Carolina
John Pfahl American, 1939-2020

Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant, Susquehanna River, Pennsylvania, from the series "Power Places"
John Pfahl American, 1939-2020

Trojan Nuclear Plant, Columbia River, Oregon, from the series "Power Places"
John Pfahl American, 1939-2020

Music 1, Ellicottville, New York
John Pfahl American, 1939-2020