John invites his viewers to take a journey to an imagined world with monsters of all types and personalities. His playful style combines colors and shapes that tell a story with a sense of humor. There is no mistaking John’s work for another artists because his creativity shines through in his color choices and illustrative monsters.
Exhibition History
2022
Blooming – North Market Bridge Park
Interwoven– Open Door Art Studio & Gallery
Open Door Art Studio Collection – COTA Mainstream Headquarters
Open Door Art Studio Collection – 1600 Watermark
Open Door Art Studio Collection – 1650 Watermark Intake/MUI
2021
Holiday Hoopla – Shadowbox Live Theater
Pulp – Open Door Art Studio & Gallery
Decades– Open Door Art Studio & Gallery
The Writing is on The Wall – Carnegie Gallery
2019
All Around Town – Blockfort
Open Door Art Studio Collection – Upper Arlington Public Library
This Inspired That – Open Door Art Studio & Gallery
Walk of Fame – Open Door Art Studio & Gallery
Holiday Hoopla – Shadowbox Live Theater
Open Door Collection – North Market
2018
This Inspired That – Open Door Art Studio & Gallery
Animal Kingdom – Open Door Art Studio & Gallery
Open Door Art Studio Collection – German Village Meeting Haus
Open Door Art Studio Collection – Blackburn Community Center
Open Door Art Studio Collection – Gahanna City Hall
Holiday Hoopla – Shadowbox Live Theater
Open Door Collection – 1650 Watermark
Horizons – Open Door Art Studio & Gallery
2017
Efflorescence – Franklin Park Conservatory Cardinal Health Gallery
Masterpieces – Open Door Art Studio & Gallery
Navy Pier Art & Design Show – Chicago, IL
Open Door Collection – 1650 Watermark
2016
Alladin’s Exhibit – Alladin’s Eatery
America – Open Door Art Studio & Gallery
Are You Afraid of the Art? – Open Door Art Studio & Gallery
Complementary – Columbus Metropolitan Library
Frame of Mind – Open Door Art Studio & Gallery
This Inspired That – Open Door Art Studio & Gallery
Transcendental – Open Door Art Studio & Gallery (3-person show)
2015
Are You Afraid of the Art? – Open Door Art Studio & Gallery
Don’t Be Square – Open Door Art Studio & Gallery
Rock, Paper, Scissors – Open Door Art Studio & Gallery
The Plot Thickens – Open Door Art Studio & Gallery
2014
Are You Afraid of the Art? – Open Door Art Studio & Gallery
Big and Small Wonders – Open Door Art Studio & Gallery
Red Hot – Open Door Art Studio & Gallery
Key Skills
Painting
Drawing
Ceramics
Mediums
Acrylic
Watercolor
Fiber/textiles
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