John’s love of painting began in his teens with both school and private art classes that were taught by local artists. Following Secondary School he entered the Illustration program at Sheridan College. After graduating, he has worked as a freelance Illustrator and in the graphic design and printing industry. Painting, however, has always been his first love.
“My passion for painting landscapes stems from a simple desire to evoke the sense of serenity and beauty that nature instills in me. Rural and wild places are cherished as they induce a meditative calm, a removal from the distractions of everyday life.
What catches my interest is the unfolding drama of light and shadow in combination with the graphic, abstract qualities the landscape can possess. My inspiration comes from the timeless, enduring, yet ever changing qualities of the land.
In my paintings I attempt to express my sense of wonder at how changing light can transform the seemingly mundane into the extraordinary. My painting is above all an exercise in trying to look at the world with fresh eyes and, hopefully, a unique perspective.”
John works and lives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
For more information on John and his work, please contact Gallery de Boer – Fine Art & Jazz. E-mail: info@gallerydeboer.ca, Tel: (519)-376-7914
