John who is a local artist, residing in Oakengates Telford, began painting
in oils over 40 years ago, but a growing family and pressure of work prevented him from taking up the brush again until 10 years ago,
this time turning his hand to watercolour and acrylic.

"I like to draw on memories and experiences for my inspiration and although watercolour is my first love, some subjects lend themselves
to acrylics as with my industrial scenes ".

John can turn his brush to most things and has gained his experience in local classes and holiday courses.

He has exhibited in various local and national exhibitions.

There are no photographs of John's paintings available.

John exhibited 12 paintings in total 7 acrylic and 5 watercolours.

Six of the acrylic paintings focus on industrial forging and one acrylic, “Ironbridge at Dawn”.

The 5 watercolours
are varied and diverse;
Ironbridge Gorge,
The Wrekin Shropshire,
and further afield -
Botswana Bush and
A Portrait of a Swazi Lady.

All John's paintings are framed.

John exhibited at Lena's Gallery
for the first time throughout
March 2011