Artist Profile
“I believe in realism in my
work, be it on canvas, wood or rocks. I love being creative. Using
different surfaces for my art, I am challenged to be the best I
can be. I like the textures that unconventional surfaces add to my
paintings."
John participated in his first art exhibition at age 14, where he
sold his first painting for $15.00. He had his first solo art
exhibition when in the US Air Force, in
Spain
in 1971, while stationed in
Europe
.
Asked when he got
into painting on all the unusual surfaces, John replied:
"I’ve been working on these types of paintings since 1999.
I also pride myself on my seascapes/wave paintings. I love the
sights and sounds of surf breaking in on the rocks and the
resulting sea spray. I strive to capture those particular moments
in such a way that allows others to travel with me to the oceans
edge when they view my work."
“I'm mostly self taught, I like to work from photos that I have
taken or at least get the idea for my painting from them. Since
I'm self taught... each painting is a learning experience. For
over 40 years I have been painting my own style and I hope others
get as much pleasure from my work as get from creating it.”
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