The Joe Kardonne Collection (1911-2005)

Joe Kardonne and Jim Penland

Born in Newark, N.J. in 1911, Joe Kardonne first showed an interest in art at an early age. At 15 years old he turned professional by painting murals for a large department store in his hometown. He formed his own business and found success in the commercial art field with the Kardonne Advertising Agency. In the 1930’s he branched out into photography. His photographs, even today, could be considered cutting edge. He soon discovered that his true passion was painting and decided to devote his life to the fine arts. He joined the Art Student’s League in New York City where he painted along side such art-world legends as Thomas Hart Benton and Jackson Pollack, among others. Joe traveled the globe painting the exotic locations he visited and his work can be seen in many public and private collections all around the world.

In 1986 Joe retired to Ocean City N.J. and set up a studio at 500 Bay Ave. He painted day and night always evolving and changing styles and points of view like the true master he was. He worked proficiently in all mediums and developed his very own “isms” that included Subtractionism, Explodism and Googleism. Joe found a local “family” at the Ocean City Fine Arts League where his inspiration was welcomed and his impact is still felt today.

When Joe died on March 3, 2005, two, still wet paintings were left propped against the wobbly wooden legs of a desk in his studio. Joe was a philosopher and an accomplished musician as well as a brilliant artist whose body of work is phenomenal. The importance of his contributions will become even more apparent in the years ahead as his influence continues to impact the world of art. You can view Joe’s incredible artwork at the Ocean City Fine Arts League where his legacy continues to live on.

If you would like to view our extensive Joe Kardonne collection, please contact us or visit the league.

All proceeds benefit OCFAL and the work we do in and around the community.

Come into the Gallery to see a changing exhibit of his work, and to purchase paintings and drawings. See below for details if you are interested in purchasing a "Kardonne".

101 ~ Kiss Me Kate ~ 2002 26x31 ~ Oil on canvas ~ Framed ~ $600.00 102 ~ Blue Sky Lady ~ 2005 29x23 ~ Oil on canvas ~ Unframed ~ $500.00 103 ~ Gladiator ~ 1997 19x25 ~ Oil on canvas ~ Framed ~ $600.00 104 ~ Colorado ~ 2002 25x27 ~ Oil on canvas ~ Framed ~ SOLD $800.00 ~ 6/5/2008 105 ~ Abstract Figure ~ 2004 24x36 ~ Oil on canvas ~ Unframed ~ $700.00 106 ~ Cubistic Couple ~ 2004 22x28 ~ Oil on canvas ~ Unframed ~ SOLD ~ $300.00 ~ 4/2009 107 ~ Pittsburgh 1941~ 1989 36x23 ~ Oil on canvas ~ Framed ~ $1,100.00 108 ~ The Kiss ~ 2003 24x18 ~ Oil on canvas ~ Framed ~ SOLD ~ $300.00 ~ 6/12/2009 109 ~ The Couple ~ 2004 18x24 ~ Oil on canvas ~ Unframed ~ $400.00 110 ~ Double Portrait ~ 2001 18x24 ~ Oil on canvas ~ Framed ~ $300.00 111 ~ Female Nude Abstract ~ 2002 18x24 ~ Oil on canvas ~ Framed ~ $500.00 112 ~ Woman w/ Green Flower ~ 2003 18x24 ~ Oil on board ~ Framed ~ SOLD ~ $250.00 ~ 5/2008 113 ~ Scarletta ~ 2000 16x20 ~ Oil on canvas ~ Framed ~ $400.00 115 ~ Reclining Nude ~ 1998 36x25 ~ Oil on canvas ~ Framed ~ $900.00 130 ~ Steamship ~ 1999 24x20 ~ Oil on canvas ~ Framed ~ $600.00 136 ~ Abstract Multi Color ~ 1998 30x30 ~ Oil on canvas ~ Framed ~ $1,000.00 138 ~ Musician/Green Face 22x28 ~ Oil on canvas ~ Framed ~ $600.00 145 ~ Nude in Earthtones ~ 2001 24x36 ~ Oil on canvas ~ SOLD $200.00 ~ 6/23/2009 146 ~ Cubist Rain ~ 1992 21x30 ~ Oil on canvas ~ Framed-gold ~ $250.00 ~ 7/2008 168 ~ Green Nude ~ 1963 26x36 ~ Oil on Canvas ~ $650.00 185 ~ Fire at Sea ~ 2002 25x15 ~ Oil on canvas ~ Framed ~ $1,200.00 187 ~ Primitive ~ 1990 19x27 ~ Oil on canvas ~ Framed ~ $500.00 199 ~ Nude Beach ~ 2002 40x26 ~ Oil on canvas ~ Framed ~ $1,500.00 201 ~ Abstract Googlism 20x16 ~ Oil on canvas ~ Framed ~ $350.00 209 ~ Carnival ~ 2004 28x22 ~ Oil on canvas ~ $700.00 211 ~ Googlism ~ 2004 24x18 ~ Oil on canvas ~ $350.00 216 ~ Subtraction 6 ~ 2000 24x18 ~ Oil on canvas ~ Framed ~ $800.00 220 ~ Lift Her High ~ 2001 24x36 ~ Acrylic on linen ~ $1,500.00 221 ~ Explodism ~ 2004 24x18 ~ Oil on canvas ~ $400.00 222 ~ Bay Fishing ~ 1980 25x27 ~ Oil on canvas ~ $1,500.00 225 ~ Abstract V ~ 1971 28x38 ~ Oil on canvas ~ $700.00 226 ~ Mother of Subtractionism ~ 1999 22x30 ~ Oil on canvas ~ $500.00 227 ~ Abstract 10 ~ 1998 40x40 ~ Oil on canvas ~ SOLD $800.00 ~ 6/05/08 233 ~ Oshkar ~ 1979 32x49 ~ Oil on canvas ~ $1,000.00 239 ~ Ice Skaters ~ 1985 53x53 ~ Oil on canvas ~ $2,000.00 240 ~ Dreaming in Color ~ 1971 56x48 ~ Oil on canvas ~ $2,000.00 242 ~ Samurai ~ 1991 61x40 ~ Oil on canvas ~ $2,200.00 248 ~ Unknown Material ~ 9x13 ~ Wall Hanging ~ SOLD $300 ~ 6/23/09 301 ~ 17x20 ~ 1969 Watercolor ~ framed ~ $300 302 ~ 19x16 ~ 1968 Watercolor ~ $250 303 ~ 16x20 ~ 1968 Watercolor ~ $300 304 ~ 13x20 ~ 1968 Watercolor ~ $300 306 ~ 12x16 ~ 1968 Watercolor ~ $300 307 ~ 11x18 ~ 1969 Watercolor ~ $275 308 ~ 13x19 ~ 1968 Watercolor ~ $275 309 ~ 24x19 ~ 1986 Watercolor ~ $300 310 ~ 18x24 ~ 1968 Watercolor ~ sold for $300 approx 2007 314 ~ 19x17 ~ 1969 Watercolor ~ $300 315 ~ 20x16 ~ 1964 Watercolor ~ $325 318 ~ 16x11 ~ 2002 Watercolor ~ $275