John Lewis

John was born on 18th June 1939 in Ceduna, South Australia. Educated and formative years in Melbourne, where his lifelong love of art began. John went into advertising, moved to Perth in 1958 with business and started painting seriously in the 1970’s.

John joined MCAA in the early years and exhibited at Atwell House, having a successful solo show in 1984 (sold 28 from 40). He studied watercolours with Gillian Peebles and gradually developed a passion for his trademark architecture, heritage buildings, rusty roofs etc.. He declares "still have a passion but still practicing - I’ll get there some day!"