After losing his sight in 2001, John decided to pick up a paint brush. He never expected anyone to see any of his paintings; he just knew he needed to reconnect with the visual world he had lost. Since then his work has been featured in the New York Times, Discovery Channel, and most other major news outlets and his work has been sold in over 120 countries. He has worked with celebrities such as Tony Hawk, Jeff Bridges, Lyle Lovett, and many more. He has received three presidential service awards for his innovative multi-sensory art workshops.
Recently, John painted a Boeing 737 for Delta to promote the Rock-in-Rio concert, the largest concert in the world. Not only is he ranked as the #1 blind painter in the world, he is now the first and only blind muralist having completed projects in New York, Dallas, Fort Worth, California, S. Korea and more. He was recently named by the State Department as a cultural ambassador for the US.
John has shared his story with audiences for the past 13 years, working with museums such as the Metropolitan, Guggenheim, Kennedy Center, Kimbell, Dallas Museum of Art and dozens of others as well as Galleries, universities, charities and nonprofits energizing organizations and motivating people to exceed their limits. His unique journey from the dark has enabled him to connect with a visual world and act as a beacon for others experiencing struggles. John's motivational talks and art celebrate diversity and promote overcoming obstacles.
In the Spring of 2023 John opened the Yellow Dog Art Bar and Gallery in Denton, TX which is a creative space for all types of artists to create and show their work.

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