Background: As a digital photographer, I seek to capture the moment as it appears in its own natural colors. As an artist in Pointillism and as a poet, my work has been published around the country. In 1987, I was named Personality of America for Outstanding Achievements in the Arts. In 1997, I received the Commemorative Medal of Honor for Outstanding Achievements & Dedication to Personal and Professional Goals from the American Biographical Institute.
Membership: North Hills Art Center Artists & Craftsmens Guild, Hoyt Institute of Fine Art (application pending) and the Butler Institute of American Art Youngstown, Ohio (application pending).
Vision: Photography is the ability to utilize the practices of artistic achievement. To have my work published on greeting cards, record albums and in Corporative Offices and lounges.
Publications: Haiku Zasshi Zo, Nite-Writers International Literary Arts Journal, Photographers Edge, Inc., Pittsburgh City Paper, The Aurora Review, Pedestal Magazine, The Adirondack Review, Reminisce Magazine, TPQ Online, British Journal of Photography, The Front Porch Magazine, Void Magazine, Dr. Henry Smiths photography book, Pennsylvania Seasons and more.
Exhibitions: NHAC: Mid-Winter Hues Juried Exhibit Honorable Mention Award Drifting Clouds 2003, NHAC: October 2003 Fall Membership Multi-media Juried Exhibit 3rd Place Award Side View . Hoyts 32nd Annual Regional Juried Art Show - Digital Photo - Generator House and Autumn Vacancy , The 49th Annual Kennerdell Arts Festival 2005, Pithole City Reflections 1st Place in the Professional Photography category.
Bio: John began his artistic career in 1986 while attending the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. John lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with his wife, feline and K9.
Johns work is available at the Early American Candle Shop located at 2412 Ferguson Rd., Allison Park Pa. 15101. 412-486-6757
