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John Sweemer
Watercolor is my medium and marine and nautical subjects are my favorite. However, I also do many landscapes as well as other subjects too. Basically, I like the shape of things highlighted by strong lights and shadows.
 Old Buoys 28 X 36 - Watercolor A Maine scene with old lobster trap buoys on a pile |
 House on Hill 36 X 29 - Watercolor This is an imaginary scene that would have been common in New England early in the last century. |
John Sweemer
I graduated from the Chicago Academy of
Fine Arts in Chicago following World War II. Before finishing school I
started working evenings at a commercial art studio and continued there
full time until 1953. After that I became a free-lance artist. I had my
own studio in downtown Chicago, being there 32 years altogether. After
that I worked out of my home studio in Wheaton, and later in
Warrenville, Illinois. Presently I work out of my home studio in Cary,
NC, having moved there in May, 1997.
For many years
it had been my desire to get into the fine art of watercolor painting.
That began in 1978 in Illinois. A local, active art league became a
source of inspiration. After many paintings and diligent effort, I
became a signature member of The Transparent Watercolor Society of
America. Presently I am also a signature member of the Watercolor
Society of North Carolina and the Fine Art League of Cary, as well as
the Triangle Artists Guild.
My favorite subjects for
paintings are harbor and marine scenes. I enjoy landscapes and other
subjects as well for a change and challenge. I have been blessed with
the interest people have shown in my work. Many have said that my work
looks so peaceful and relaxing. Thinking about that I realized it is
because I have an inner peace that comes from the “God of all peace.” I
thank my heavenly Father for the ability He has given me to visualize
on paper that which I love to see and appreciate.
Most
of my paintings are in private collections. Through galleries a great
many of my pieces are in corporate and institutional collections.
Locally, some of my work is shown through exhibits sponsored by the
Fine Arts League of Cary and in Town of Cary Art festival, as well as
galleries. I have been honored with many awards.
John may
be contacted at 919-851-7131 or
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