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| Photographer / Artist |
| From the Payette Lakes in McCall, Idaho, his birthplace,
to communities on both East and West coasts, water has
always been close throughout John’s life. His interest
in the marine world and his love of the visual arts developed
a natural course blending the two into a singular form
of artistic expression and marine enjoyment. John’s
artistic endeavors were in graphic arts, photography and
pottery design. His studies took him to Oregon State University,
Laguna Beach School of Art & Design and a two-year
apprenticeship with abstract painter/potter Esta Brady.
This experience and education cultivated the skills and
disciplines needed in the development of what was to become
a full time career in fine art photography. John’s
unique perspective and clearly recognizable style has
become familiar through the many juried fine art fairs.
This exposure has created commissions in both private
and corporate art collections within the USA and around
the world. |
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| Technical |
| I use a 35mm format Canon EOS system, “ L” lens,
range 20mm to 300mm. Fuji Velvia ISO 50 slide film and Kodak
KR 64 ISO are film selections used. UV protection filters are
used on all lenses. I occasionally use a circular polarizer.
Images are taken using only ambient light and all cropping is
done in the viewfinder at the time the image is recorded. The
original slide represents my art with only minimal trimming
for final print presentation. I use Fujicolor Crystal Archive
professional paper, in sizes from 5”x7” to 16”
x 24” standard prints to 30”x 45” mural size.
Prints are processed under my direct guide lines with regard
to color and density. I mount prints on acid-free backing board
and use rag matting for final presentation. Black matte metal
frames are used for all sizes. |
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| Commissions |
| Numerous commissions for private individuals as well as corporations
including: Holland American, Wind Star Cruise Line; hotels Ritz
Carlton; Marriott, St Regis, Westin, Sheridan. |
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| Posters and publications |
2000 Wooden Boat Festival ,1999 Poster Artist, Port Townsend
, WA
2000 Beaux Arts Festival of Art Poster Artist, Coral Gables,
Fl
2001 Anacortes Waterfront Festival
2002 Poster for Northwest Yacht Brokers, Seattle, WA
2006 Lakefront Art Festival, Michigan City, IN |
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