"So What How?" - Abstract Expressionist Earth Tone Abstract in Oil on Canvas Expressive abstract work in earth tones by Monterey Bay artist and gallery owner John O. Thomson (American, 20th Century). Signed lower right. Signed on verso J. Thomson and titled "So What How " "SC" for Santa Cruz and dated 1/27/77. Double slat wood frame. Canvas size: 35.75"H x 24"W Thomson earned his BA in Arts, 1964 from Chico State College and MA in Painting, 1970, from Chico State University. John O. Thompson lives and paints in California, Mexico and the Caribbean. His paintings, drawings, prints, ceramics, and color photographs have been exhibited by many leading galleries and design firms throughout the United States, and abroad. Over 4000 of his abstract creations are represented in private, and public collections around the world.