John studied illustration at Birmingham College of Art, and has enjoyed a career as a successful freelance artist, working in all mediums, but specialising in watercolour. He prefers to work in a fast, loose, impressionistic style but always with the emphasis on good drawing skills. John enjoys giving watercolour demonstrations to art societies and teaches painting to groups of adults. He continues to work commercially, has won many awards and exhibits his paintings widely, including the Barn Gallery at Patchings Art Centre, the Mall Galleries, London, and has had work published in The Artist and International Artist Magazines. He undertakes private commissions including more detailed animal studies and tries to find time to indulge his passion for en plein-air painting and figurative work. John is an associate member of the RBSA, a member of the Birmingham Watercolour Society and is represented by The Harbour Gallery, Portscatho, Cornwall. www.theharbourgallery.co.uk