John lives on the edge of the cliff at Fennell’s Bay, Crosshaven in County Cork. This proximity to nature has nurtured in him a fascination with landscape – the power, atmosphere, and mood that the seas, waterways and coastlines inspirit and generate.
His paintings explore different aspects in contrasting settings varying from tranquil shorelines or a still canal to raging high seas, initially allowing a glimpse of its subject but then encouraging the viewer into something else, something bigger.
Over the years, he has gained a deep understanding of the Irish landscape, its people and its past. This understanding has created a highly individual painter who is held in high regard by those who are familiar with his work, which is becoming increasingly well known.

2003  John’s painting ‘Looking Back’, was chosen as a flagship image to represent a joint effort project, named ‘Journey Towards Healing’, formed by a collective of faith based groups throughout Northern Ireland . This project was funded by the Victims’ Unit, First Minister and Deputy First Minister, Stormont Castle, Belfast.

2015 Sky Landscape Artist of the Year – Finalist

John's work has been included in various solo and group exhibitions.

John’s proximity to nature’s elements provides him with the purest form of inspiration.