San Quentin Salute – Original Painting on Raw Canvas
San Quentin Salute – Original Painting on Raw Canvas by Nikki Johnson Dimensions: 18" x 24"Medium: Acrylic on Raw-Edge, Unstretched Canvas "San Quentin Salute" captures one of the most unforgettable images in music history—Johnny Cash flipping off the camera during his performance at San Quentin Prison. But this moment wasn’t just about defiance—it was about identity. A declaration of truth, rebellion, and soul that couldn’t be silenced. Painted by visual artist Nikki Johnson, the piece is executed on raw, unstretched canvas, with the natural, frayed edges intentionally left intact. There’s no frame, no polish—because Johnny wouldn’t have wanted it that way. Just pure attitude, laid bare. "Johnny Cash didn’t ask for permission—he kicked the door open.This painting is based on that iconic photo—Cash giving the finger to the camera at San Quentin.It wasn’t just a gesture… it was a statement. Rebellious, raw, unapologetically him.That’s the energy I wanted to capture here. No polish. No