Artist Bio:
John has been painting commissions of Western and Aviation art for three decades, but only when he retired from a career as a corporate pilot, was he able to fully embrace his passion for western art. A passion initially inspired by a cowboy artists of America show.
He and his wife tricia have chosen to live in Idaho, a location that affords him the opportunity for studying the culture and history of the west and immerse himself in the landscape that surrounds him.
John portrays on canvas, his unique style and compelling ability to arouse emotions of nostalgia. The historical content in his paintings not only depict a time in history, they tell a story with such compassion it is evident a part of him is left within each painting regardless of the subject matter.
Dual careers have allowed this talented artist to be recognized in national shows including arts for the parks. His widely appreciated style has earned him awards in many specific art categories, awards of merit and fellow artist peer awards. John is an artist member of the American society of aviation artists, a source for many of his commissions.
A very approachable artist, John is always willing to discuss, mentor and share all aspects of his work whether it be at a private showing in his home or a prestigious art show.
He and his wife tricia have chosen to live in Idaho, a location that affords him the opportunity for studying the culture and history of the west and immerse himself in the landscape that surrounds him.
John portrays on canvas, his unique style and compelling ability to arouse emotions of nostalgia. The historical content in his paintings not only depict a time in history, they tell a story with such compassion it is evident a part of him is left within each painting regardless of the subject matter.
Dual careers have allowed this talented artist to be recognized in national shows including arts for the parks. His widely appreciated style has earned him awards in many specific art categories, awards of merit and fellow artist peer awards. John is an artist member of the American society of aviation artists, a source for many of his commissions.
A very approachable artist, John is always willing to discuss, mentor and share all aspects of his work whether it be at a private showing in his home or a prestigious art show.
John is represented in:
nancy cawdrey gallery whitefish, Mt. nancycawdrey.com
Previous Shows John Has Been In:
2019 CDA Galleries Miniatures by the lake
2019 summer art fest whitefish mt.
2019 western heritage artists western art week great falls mt.
2018 CDA Miniatures by the lake
2018 Western Heritage Artists western Art week great falls mt.
2017 CDA Galleries Miniatures by the Lake
2017 Heart of the west art show Bozeman
2016 cda galleries miniatures by the lake show
2016 heart of the west art show coeur d alene
2016 heart of the west art show bozeman
2009 American society of aviation artists James v. Roy award "best of show"
1st and 3rd place commercial category aviation week and space technology award
2009 Horizons of Flight Award of Merit
2009 featured work in aviation week and space technology magazine
2006 American society of aviation artists 1st place general category
2006 National naval air museum
2004 national naval air museum
1991 arts for the parks top 200
2019 summer art fest whitefish mt.
2019 western heritage artists western art week great falls mt.
2018 CDA Miniatures by the lake
2018 Western Heritage Artists western Art week great falls mt.
2017 CDA Galleries Miniatures by the Lake
2017 Heart of the west art show Bozeman
2016 cda galleries miniatures by the lake show
2016 heart of the west art show coeur d alene
2016 heart of the west art show bozeman
2009 American society of aviation artists James v. Roy award "best of show"
1st and 3rd place commercial category aviation week and space technology award
2009 Horizons of Flight Award of Merit
2009 featured work in aviation week and space technology magazine
2006 American society of aviation artists 1st place general category
2006 National naval air museum
2004 national naval air museum
1991 arts for the parks top 200