The subjects for John’s bold and colorful oil paintings rely mostly on photos he has taken while traveling throughout the world, to every continent except Antarctica.  The exhibit includes a selection of interesting places and people he has encountered along the way, as well as a few still life subjects. John’s “painterly” style uses visible brush strokes, simplified shapes, and vivid colors to express his personal vision. His freestyle relies less on calculated decisions and more on an instinctual approach, emphasizing the beauty of painted canvas as much as the beauty of subjects before him.

The Art Gallery at Wilder is managed by the Lamorinda Arts Council (LAC) and is located in the Wilder Art & Garden Center at 20 Orinda Fields Lane in Orinda. There are no scheduled viewing hours at this time as it is currently closed due to the Pandemic. Viewings can be arranged by appointment with curators Denise Nomura and Aniston Breslin. Contact them at wildergallery@lamorindaarts.org. For more information about LAC visit www.lamorindaarts.org or call 925-359-9940.