A native of Oshawa, Ontario, John received his education at Carleton University, the University of Toronto and the Ontario College of Art. He now resides just outside of Almonte where he has his studio. "In my career as a sculptor and abstract painter, I have enjoyed the experience of teaching art. With the creative learning process, there is always a strong dialogue between myself and the student. I try to bring to the students a way of experiencing and looking at art by sharing with them my own study and experience of art created by the leaders of the art world, specifically New York and Europe-based artists and their unique approach to their work."