About the Artist

John became instantly captivated with art at a young age when he would watch his mother's paintbrushes form Hawaiian landscapes and portraits of local people. He was born into a naval family in Washington State and moved around to various parts of the United States and Asia where he was exposed to different cultures, people, and scenery. He attended private schools in Hawaii and Taiwan, and that is where he first began to learn the art of drawing. 

Eventually he settled in Southern California to obtain his master's degree and that is where he started painting reflections of his experiences. He later married and moved to Canada where they taught in a small village. There John sharpened his artistic skills by drawing the peaceful landscapes and its unique inhabitants. 
Inspired by his journeys, John eventually returned to the United States and was ready to expand his study of art. He refined his techniques by attending Utah Art colleges and the art studio schools of Tony Ryder, Kamille Corry, Daniel Gerhartz. John has also taught art in public schools, done extensive traveling to famous European art museums, and currently lives in Utah with his wife. He devotes his time to painting people and places. His work has been exhibited in galleries and shows in Texas and throughout Utah. He has been featured in Art publications in Art Close-up magazine and Spotlight Art Magazine. His vision is to create works that inspire emotional connections thru thought provoking art by igniting conversation between personal narratives and artistic expression.