John Powell Bio


	As a young boy John Powell spent many hours with his father, a prominent artist in California. Time spent in his father’s studio was the first step in John’s career as an artist, for it was there that he learned how to see color. John enlisted in the Navy after graduating from high school. During this time, two years were spent in Japan, an environment which was instrumental in John’s development as an artist. His drawings from this period reflect the Far Eastern influence and design elements that would shape his style. Four years spent at Mexico City College also influenced his style. The artist’s understanding of the beloved artifacts and vases as subjects lends authenticity and a distinctive quality to his work, creating a mosaic of colors and patterns when juxtaposed against flowers and fabrics. Today John resides with his family in Santa Barbara, California surrounded by inspiration for his work.