John was born in Wodonga Australia, and studied Art at the National Gallery School (VCA) and Victoria College (Deakin University). He has had many successful solo and group exhibitions, and has led study groups on tours in France, Italy and Spain. John runs painting classes at his studio at Gallery 261 in Caulfield. In addition to his Fine Art painting, he paints murals and trompe l’oeil work for clients throughout Australia and Asia.