In addition to the graphics application of his work, John has practiced calligraphy as an art form, producing one-of-a-kind commissioned pieces that are included in many private and public collections throughout the world. He has had several solo exhibitions, and has participated in many group exhibitions throughout the world (most recently, Japan).
Invitations to teach his craft at International Calligraphy Conferences have brought John to many cities throughout the United States and several excursions to Europe. Originally from NY, he now lives in Winston-Salem, NC where he teaches 6 month intensive study classes, occasionally teaches at Cheerio Calligraphy Retreats (where he also serves as faculty advisor and marketing dir.) and was on the faculty of The Sawtooth Center for Visual Art, as well as an Exhibiting Member of Associated Artists.
A new book about John"s work will be published in late summer of 2008.
Johns’ work has appeared in numerous books featuring
the art of calligraphy and lettering.
Partial list of books:
Calligraphy / Claude Mediavilla ( France )
Kaligrafi / Christopher Haanes ( Norway )
Modern Scribes & Lettering Artists 2 (England)
Lettering Art / Joanne Fink
Calligraphy Today / Heather Child (England)
Creative Stroke 1 & 2 / Richard Emery
Great Type & Lettering / David Brier
Calligraphy / David Harris (UK)
Letter Work / Brody Neuenschwander
Calligraphy Review
Calligraphy in the Graphic Arts
Speedball Textbook
Excellence in Lettering & Typography / Horvath & Lobato
Calligraphy, The Rhythm of Writing / Satwinder Sehmi (England)
Annual of The New York Type Directors Club
Bright Ideas 1998
Scripsit (Journal of The Washington Calligraphers Guild) 1998 & 1999
Artist & Alphabet AIGA / NYC 2000
Looking at the Same Moon 2000 ( Netherlands)
Creative Jolt 2000 / Denise Anderson
PRINT / Jan.-Feb 2001. issue. Article by Paul Shaw (other calligraphers featured as well)
Spring Lines 2001 • Contemporary Calligraphy from the East and West
Handwritten • expressive lettering in the digital age | 2004 • Steven Heller & Mirko Ilic
Word+Craft International Calligraphy Invitational 2006 | Southern Highland Craft Guild|
The Art of Letter Carving in Stone | Tom Perkins 2006
