BIOGRAPHY

John R Chatterton was born in Liverpool and lives in Widnes, England. John's take on the popularity of so-called 'pop art' or 'icon art' is to add enough detail, depth & quality of feeling to effect a move away from mass produced images, creating something truly original! It is this area of painting which currently constitutes the bulk of his work, at times defining shape in monotone, to produce an image that is instantly recognisable, primarily in portraits, is an immense challenge, but has proved popular with everyone who views the results.

"One of my aims is to give people the opportunity of owning an original artwork at a very affordable price and on a scale which will suit modern homes. I try to create a work that satisfies on 2 levels; compositions with impact as well as, on closer inspection, a world of detail that invites the viewer to linger awhile. I feel art should serve to remind us of the universal inter-relation of all things, of unity and harmony. Most precious is the relationship between the artist and the viewer!"

His highly acclaimed pictures and drawings have been exhibited all over Cheshire, the Midlands & the North West of England.

John is also an enthusiastic musician and is a member of Special Crew, a Midlands based folk rock band and is a founder member of Widnes based GogMAgoG, a Celtic influenced folk band

All images © John R Chatterton 2009