John grew up in Kirkby, Liverpool and has been interested in art from a young age, however circumstance got in the way of his passion until the age of 27 when a period of incapacity led to him working on canvas for the first time. Since 2012, John has continuously developed his own bold, vibrant style and finds his best pieces are created when inspiration is drawn from his challenging past experiences coping with mental ill health and recovering from addiction.
Using his preferred medium, acrylics, John is now an award-winning artist, painting in his home-studio in Roby where his individuality has led to commissions from a number national and international personalities. John also enjoys painting the beautiful landmarks of his Liverpool home, with his daughter often getting involved in the process. John has shared his artistic skills working with children in schools across the North West and finds his creativity is a great way to spread his own message of promoting wellbeing.