John was born in Wodonga Australia, and studied Art at the National Gallery School (VCA) and Victoria College (Deakin University). He has had many successful solo and group exhibitions, and has led study groups on tours in France, Italy and Spain. John runs painting classes at his studio at Gallery 261 in Caulfield. In addition to his Fine Art painting, he paints murals and trompe l’oeil work for clients throughout Australia and Asia. |
| Studies |
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1973
1976
1980
1994
2001 |
Diploma of Art, Painting, Victorian College of the Arts
Diploma of Education, State College of Victoria
Bachelor of Education/Art Craft, Deakin University
Certificate of Small Business, Eastern TAFE
Professional Writing Studies, Holmesglen TAFE |
| Solo Exhibitions |
2013
2013
2002
2001
1993
1991
1989
1988
1976
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Tree Change, Louey & Lane Gallery (upcoming)
Castlemaine State Festival, Castlemaine
The Studio, Manyung Gallery, Mt Eliza
Travels, Cattanaghs Gallery, Armadale, Victoria
Elements, Castillia Gallery, Melbourne
Castillia Gallery, Melbourne
City of Lilydale, Melbourne
Windows to Dreamworlds, City of Waverley, Melbourne
Rankin Studio Gallery, Melbourne |
| Group Shows |
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2008
2007
2006
2005
2005
2004
2004
2004
2003
2003
2003
2002
2001
2000
2000
1996
1995
1994
1992
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Hearts and Minds, Gallery 261, Melbourne
Spirit Worlds, Gallery 261, Melbourne
Overseas, Gallery 261, Melbourne
Hidden Faces of the Archibald , Melbourne
Blue, Jackman Gallery, Melbourne
Cromwell Art Gallery, Sydney
Wardnasse Gallery, New York
Australian Embassy Gallery, Washington DC , USA
Hidden Faces of the Archibald , Melbourne
Jackman Gallery, Melbourne
Delsham Gallery, Melbourne
Studio Exhibition, Malvern
Windows to God, Steps Gallery, Melbourne
Jackman Gallery, Melbourne
Alice Bale, City of Caulfield
Alice Bale, City of Caulfield
Out of This World, City of Caulfield and Benalla Art Gallery
Works on Paper, City of Waverley , Melbourne
Spiritual Landscapes, Castillia Gallery, Melbourne
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| Teaching Appointments |
2006
2006
2001
2001
1995
1994
1983
1981
1976 |
Painting, Gallery 261, Melbourne
Life Drawing, Gallery 261, Melbourne
Painting CAE, Melbourne
Painting, Holmesglen TAFE
Drawing, Deakin University
Drawing, Croydon Education Centre
Art/Graphic Communication, Highvale Secondary College
Art Craft, Melba Centre for Intellectually Handicapped
Art, Caulfield Grammar |
Collections
Sony, Singapore
City of Monash
City of Yarra Ranges
Cromwell Art Auctions Collection
Deakin University
Highvale Secondary College
Melbourne University
Sultan of Brunei, Singapore
and numerous private collections in Europe and Asia |
Commissions
Major Commisions for mural work in Singapore, Indonesia and Hong Kong
Hallmark Publishing, ‘Fairies' Calendar 2000
Paper Bow Tie, illustrations
Education Department Victoria, illustrations
and numerous private collections in Asia, Europe, USA, Australia |
Selected Articles & Reviews
Caulfield Leader, 2009
Pulse Fiction Short Stories, 2005
Voices Poetry , USA , 2004
Gardening Australia , ABC Television, 2004
Caulfield Leader, 2004
The Herald Sun, 2004
Today Tonight, GTV 9, 2003
Malvern Leader, 2002
Pursuit Magazine, 1999
Australian Country Homes & Decorating, 1998
Home Beautiful, 1998
Challenge Magazine, 1996
Yarra Ranges Leader, 1995
Waverley Free Press, 1994
Sherbroke Free Press, 1993 |
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