AJ Burns - Bold Technique Breathes Energy into Paintings
Vibrant Abstract Artwork Full of Life
Rediscovering His Artistic Passion
AJ Burns is a contemporary South African artist who creates stunning, texture-rich abstract pieces using a unique mouth-blowing technique. After being discouraged from art in his youth, a midlife creative spark led him to experiment with acrylics, fascinated by the way paint moves and transitions.
Get to know AJ Burns
"I love the unpredictability of it, the paint seems to come to life - it keeps moving even when I’ve finished. And the colors change during the drying process. It’s always exciting to go back the next day to see what’s happened to the painting."
Vibrant, Emotive Visual Stories
Employing contrast and only his breath, AJ lays one color then drops another on top, blowing the paint to achieve seamless, energetic blends. His rediscovered passion results in large, captivating works that evoke emotion.
From Engineering to Artistic Ingenuity
Despite success as an engineer and entrepreneur, AJ returned to his first love of painting during the pandemic. His ingenious mouth technique creates beautiful visual narratives full of life. AJ's abstracts are a testament to the power of creativity and the joy of following your passion.