Monumental John Lennon Portrait by Denny Dent

This powerful, large-scale original portrait of John Lennon is an expressive mixed-media painting by celebrated American performance painter Denny Dent, known for his electrifying, music-driven portrait sessions and bold expressionist style.
 
Executed in vivid acrylics with sweeping, gestural brushwork, the composition captures Lennon’s iconic presence through explosive color contrasts of blue, orange, red, and black. The scale alone commands attention, making this an unmistakable statement piece suitable for music studios, creative workspaces, modern lofts, hospitality interiors, or serious pop-culture collections.
The artwork is hand-signed and personally inscribed by the artist, confirming it as a one-of-a-kind studio original, not a reproduction or print. The inscription adds authenticity and provenance, reflecting Dent’s spontaneous, emotionally driven creative process.
Professionally framed behind protective glazing and preserved in excellent condition, this painting offers immediate wall impact with no restoration needs.
 
ABOUT THE ARTIST — DENNY DENT
Denny Dent (1948–2015) was an American expressionist painter best known for his live, performance-based portrait painting of cultural icons. Painting to loud music in front of audiences, Dent completed large-scale portraits in a matter of minutes, a process he described as “painting from the heart.”
 
His subjects included legendary musicians, actors, and public figures, with works now held in private collections worldwide. Dent’s paintings are recognized for their raw emotional energy, bold color application, and unmistakable visual immediacy. Large, signed originals—particularly of music icons—remain the most desirable segment of his market.