John's oeuvre encompasses the subtlety of the Australian landscape's moods, the silent unfolding of its vast expanse. The colours, textures and light that combine into a moment of lyrical beauty.

"I need an intimate and 'real' knowledge of a landscape before I can paint and render it successfully. This means that I sometimes return to an area many times before I feel comfortable enough in myself to commit my reactions to the canvas."

"I need to experience the same landscape many times in different weather conditions, before paintings are defined. I do not try to portray the landscape in a strict physical sense, rather, I hope to capture its essence, the light, the colour and the texture and shapes before me, all of which focus me into creating an emotionally accurate response."