John Visser

Fields Of Gold





2010
Oil
30" x 40"
34" x 44" incl. frame
$1450



Road Side




2009
Oil
30" x 40"
$1250



Bales At Dawn



Honourable Mention

2011
Oil
24" x 30"
SOLD



Artist Statement
My passion for painting landscapes stems from a simple desire to evoke the sense of serenity and beauty that nature instills in me. Rural and wild places are cherished as they induce a meditative calm, a removal from the distractions of everyday life.

What catches my interest is the unfolding drama of light and shadow in combination with the graphic, abstract qualities the landscape can possess. My inspiration comes from the timeless, enduring, yet ever changing qualities of the land.

In my paintings I attempt to express my sense of wonder at how changing light can transform the seemingly mundane into the extraordinary. My painting is above all an exercise in trying to look at the world with fresh eyes and, hopefully, a unique perspective.

Biography
My first serious exposure to the world of art, and painting in particular, was when my high school offered an art class taught by a local painter from the community. This class opened my eyes to a whole new world and I was hooked. After highschool I decided to enter the Illustration program at Sheridan College. It was a three year program that included classes in painting, drawing, printmaking, design, and of course, illustration. After graduating, I worked as a freelance Illustrator for a while and then moved into doing graphic design and pre-press production for the printing industry. Several years ago, I decided to focus more seriously on my painting and have been developing this career ever since.





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