John
communicates through creative expression and has many qualities
that make him an effective and exciting artist for residencies
and workshops. He is very engaging to all grade levels. His
artwork is witty and thought provoking, and his natural ease
in working with kids combined with his booming voice makes for
a captivating presentation. John can adapt his presentation
to any grade level and can skillfully include whatever is being
taught in the classroom. He can integrate items from social
studies into political cartooning for the upper grades,for example.John
is always mindful of his audience. He sells his work to newspapers
throughout the country, making him an interesting addition to
discussions surrounding careers. His sense of humor and intellect
are qualities that he uses in his cartoons as well as his workshops.
Available for Visiting Artist Programs throughout the state
of Maine, John brings enthusiastic knowledge to the classroom
and has references upon request attesting to his classroom management
skills. Whatever the age of the student John has an ability
to reach out to them with humor and fun to make the experience
not only rewarding but educational as well.
