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Icons Collection by Johnny X

Icons Collection by Johnny X
Faces of genius. Echoes of soul. Legends that lit my fire.

This collection is a tribute to those who’ve shaped my artistic spirit—through a lyric, a brushstroke, a glance that held an entire universe.
Each portrait is more than a likeness. It’s a love letter to the moment their work moved me, cracked me open, or made me feel more alive.

Featuring iconic figures like Salvador Dalí, Johnny Depp, Frank Sinatra, Jimi Hendrix, Paul Newman, Billy Joel, David Bowie, Albert Einstein—and many more still to come.

Soon, a powerful wave of female Icons will rise—women whose presence has left an indelible mark on my soul and this world.

These are not just paintings. They are homage.
They are memory.
They are the faces that helped shape mine.

“The Shape of Stardust” – Original Painting by John X Nouel
Inspired by a legendary photograph taken by Terry O’Neill, this portrait of David Bowie is my tribute to an artist who never stayed in one skin for long.

Bowie was a universe unto himself — fearless, fluid, ever-evolving.
This piece captures not just his image, but his essence:
A chameleon of sound and style, a star that refused to dim, a soul that gave permission to be more.

Hand-painted homage, rooted in iconic photography
Acrylic on canvas, signed and sealed
Part of the Icons Collection
One-of-one piece
For those who believe in reinvention, rebellion, and the divine power of being different.

🎸 Jimi Hendrix – "Electric Soul"
A wild explosion of color for a soul that played lightning like a lullaby.
Jimi Hendrix wasn’t just a musician. He became the music.
This portrait glows with the energy he carried—raw, radiant, and revolutionary.

For those who feel rhythm in their bones and fire in their veins.

Paul Newman – "The Stillness Between Scenes"
Those piercing blue eyes held both calm and danger.
Paul Newman wasn’t just an actor—he was a lesson in understatement.
This portrait captures that cool confidence, that quiet rebellion, that deep well of feeling behind a gentle smile.

For lovers of grace, grit, and cinematic legacy.

🕶️ Johnny Depp (2nd piece) – "Echoes in Black"
Here he stands, not as a character, but as a man formed by many.
The guitar, the dreadlocks, the reggae—it's a nod to artistic freedom, cultural influence, and personal evolution.
It’s Depp in rebellion mode, and it speaks loud without raising its voice.

For boundary-breakers and genre-benders.

🎩 Johnny Depp – "Wanderer in Shades"
A mystery wrapped in silk and smoke.
Johnny Depp, the shapeshifter of our era, always half in character, half in the ether.
This piece channels his edge—grunge meets elegance—forever chasing meaning in the shadows.

For those who live between the lines.

🌀 Salvador Dalí – "Surreal Whisper"
Dalí, the dreamer who made logic bend and clocks melt.
His stare in this piece is electric—like he knows something you don’t, and never will.
Surrealism isn’t just an art form. It’s a rebellion against normal. And this is its face.

For the lovers of weird beauty and wild visions.

🎙️ Frank Sinatra – "The Voice"
That smile? Pure charm. But those eyes? They’ve seen it all.
Frank Sinatra embodied charisma, confidence, and classic cool.
This portrait captures the moment between the spotlight and the soul—a second of truth in a lifetime of style.

For romantics, rebels, and old souls who swing.

🎹 Billy Joel – "New York State of Soul"
The working-class poet of the piano.
Billy Joel gave voice to love, rage, nostalgia—and always with a wink.
Captured mid-thought, cigarette in hand, this painting is a tribute to the artist who sang for the heart of the everyday dreamer.

For storytellers, night owls, and city souls.

🧠 Albert Einstein – "Genius in Color"
That tongue-out photo became iconic—but here, it’s more than playful.
It’s a celebration of brilliance that refused to conform.
The bright colors represent curiosity, creativity, and chaos—Einstein as both scientist and cosmic artist.

For thinkers, dreamers, and joyful oddballs.

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