Mentorship is the fastest way to go from where you are today, to where you want to be! Learn How Mentorship Works or join this mentors group below. Not sure what stage you are? Click here for descriptions.
Painting is his passion. If you ask John, he’ll say he has painted forever. Inspired by Andrew Wyeth as a young boy, later Tom Thomson and others from the Group of Seven, John continues to explore the dynamics of colour, light and design borrowing from contemporary masters with an impressionist flair.His works range from miniature to massive. Painting en plein air, on location and ala prima, all in one session is his main focus. Passing that joy on to others has led him to teaching summer courses for Fleming College, Southampton Art School and a number of other arts organizations around the province. Art travel tours to Provence in the south of France and Tuscany are all part of his art practice.
John’s EXPERTISE
Listed below are this Mentor’s specialty skills. Join this group if you want to grow in these areas.
Specialty: ✔ Technique
Technical:
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Color and Composition
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Teaching How to Self Critique
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Providing Art Critiques
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Supplies and Tools – what to use, where to save, and where to spend
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Studio Setup for Art Production
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Technique Demos
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Alla Prima & Large Scale Works
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Plein Air
John is a terrific teacher. Very supportive while at the same time providing positive critiques. A rare combination in a teacher.
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If the group you're interested in has a waitlist, you have the option to join another group to get started. When your group opens we can transfer you over.
Your Membership Includes (click here):
Mentorship Session: Meet via video conference for a monthly 2-hour session with your Mentor and small group. You choose the mentor, we provide the group!
Mid-Month Session: Meet via video conference for a 1-hour session with your small group and Navigator to connect, share progress, encouragement, and support.
Weekly Events: Attend LIVE weekly events online, on hot topics like Finding Your Style, Composition & Critiques, plus master DEMOS. Access event recordings!
MyStudio: Access your private online studio space equipped with business tools and Mentorship Session Recordings.
Chat Group: Access your private online chat group to connect with your small group and Navigator (group facilitator) anytime.
Discounts: Enjoy member discounts on LIVE and ON-DEMAND courses, art supplies, and more!
Emerging
Mentorship Membership
$ USD64/Month
Next session: January 16, 2025
On the 3rd Thursday of every month 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM MST Thu
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Aspiring
Mentorship Membership
$ USD64/Month
Next session: December 26, 2024
On the 4th Thursday of every month 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM MST Thu
GROUP IS FULL Join the waitlist to receive an email when a spot becomes available.
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MORE ABOUT THE ARTIST
GALLERIES
The ArtBank Collective, Clarksburg, Ontario
Double Doors Gallery, Anten Mills, Ontario
Ethel Curry Gallery, Haliburton, Ontario
Quest Gallery, Midland, Ontario
Southampton Art Gallery, Southampton, Ontario
Willow Gallery, Eglington Ave, Toronto. ( now closed )
EXPERIENCE
Former Manager, Curry’s Artist Materials, Barrie location
Art Materials Education Sales, Universities, Colleges and School Boards across Canada for Curry’s
25 years of Workshops, Plein Air, Studio and Zoom
20 years Plein Air and Studio Classes for Haliburton School for the Arts
5 years classes and workshops, plein air and studio classes, Southampton Art School
private coaching and mentoring
6 years leading painting trips to Tuscany and Provence
FREE eBOOK: Secrets You Won't Learn In Art School
✔ Where creative BLOCKS come from, how to identify them, and how to quickly move forward
✔ What not to be a SLAVE to (this feels counter-intuitive to most artists)
✔ Two things to focus on that improve the VALUE range making your art more interesting
Plus 16 other tips from successful Master Artists that you won't learn in art school.
