John Ball’s training began with
childhood drawings at the kitchen table for his parents. An early love of
drawing was followed by grade school art classes in England and Ohio. He then
traveled to Florida where he earned a bachelor’s degree in commercial art from
Pensacola Christian College. Upon graduating, he spent ten years producing art
for ABeka Publishing Inc. There, John was able to hone his talent and work
along side his teacher and mentor, Brian Jekel.
While working as an illustrator John
continued to paint from life and received direction from such nationally known
artists as Daniel Gerhartz, and Ralph Oberg. At the same time, his oil
paintings began to be received in exhibitions and galleries around the country.
Juried shows that have selected John Ball’s work:
–Salon
International at the Greenhouse Gallery in Texas
–The
Florida Invitational judged by Richard Schmid,
–Miniature
Gems at Alla Prima Fine Art in St. Petersburg Florida.
–Bay
Rivers Art Guild, Daphne, AL
–Cinco
Banderas, Artel Gallery, Pensacola, FL
Galleries
that have shown John's work
–Alla
Prima Fine Art, St. Petersburg, FL
–Banks
Fine Art, Dallas TX
–Beverly
McNeil Fine Art, Destin, FL
–Croma
Gallery, Savannah, GA
–Ella
Walton Richardson Fine Art, Charleston, SC
–Greenhouse
Gallery of Fine Art (Salon International Show) San Antonio,TX
–Inspired
Fine Art, Seaside, FL
–Ocean
Reef Gallery, Ocean Reef Club, Key Largo, FL
–Sheldon
FIne Art, Naples FL
Because of his training as an
illustrator, John is able to draw upon his ability to paint from theory and
reference in the studio. However, believing that nothing is better than direct
observation, he continuously works from life. John regularly paints from the
live model, still life in the studio, and the landscape on location. In this
way he sharpens his skills through practice and exploration.
Sharing his love and knowledge of
painting has also become a part of John’s life and he regularly gives a portion
of his time to teaching private and group sessions.
For
more information about John Ball’s work, contact him at:
850-944-7801
johbal3@aol.com
