Juice and Johnnie - Original Oil on Pete's Fence - by Pete Tillack

Juice and Johnnie

30 x 15" Original Oil by Pete Tillack
Medium: Oil on Pete’s Fence
Size: 30 x 15"
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Bold, clever, and unmistakably Tillack, "Juice and Johnnie" is an original oil painting with deep character—crafted on a reclaimed piece of wood from artist Pete Tillack’s own fence. This textured, upcycled canvas sets the stage for a scene that’s as rooted in storytelling as it is in symbolism.

Nestled in the golden grasses of a Napa vineyard, two stately wingback chairs sit beneath the arms of a grand old oak. A small table between them holds a bottle of red wine and two glasses—“the juice,” with a wink to both vineyard living and a certain infamous nickname for OJ Simpson. Completing the scene is a striking black rooster—confident, charismatic, and unapologetically present. His name? Johnnie—a playful reference to the legendary Johnnie Cochran, whose courtroom brilliance was as bold as this bird’s stance.

The weathered wood grain visible behind Tillack’s brushstrokes brings an added sense of place and authenticity, harmonizing beautifully with the rows of vines and the rugged beauty of the California landscape.

"Juice and Johnnie" is a visual toast to bold characters, layered narratives, and the fine art of not taking life too seriously. A collector’s gem that blends recycled purpose, clever humor, and rich storytelling—straight from the artist’s own backyard.

*Pete Tillack is available for commissions.  Please contact us for more information.