Born in the heart of rural Wiltshire 1971. A passion and affinity for art grew from an early interest in illustration and drawing, inspired by the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside a progression to painting soon developed to fuel his creativity.

John attended Pewsey Vale secondary school from 1982 to 1988 and then went on to study art and design at chippenham college before taking a two year course in traditional carpentry

It was a few years before John took the brush up for his full time profession, a carpenter for 10 years making and restoring reproduction antique furniture, his painting remained a passionate hobby until family and friends convinced John that this was where his heart and talent truly lay. [PLUS...]