John’s book, ‘Journey Into Abstraction’ is published.

Out now, published by Martha’s Press.  This stunning 256 page hardback book is a retrospective of John’s life as an artist and catalogues his work. The book’s text comprises John’s biography and insights into his working methods and thought processes. John also includes poetry from writers he admires; Graham Best, Ted Fairclough, Monty Martin, John Micallef, Jerry Prince, Dawn Reed, Moira Trafford and James Usher, plus a few poems from John himself.

Copies available from https://johnsprakes.wordpress.com/book/

Journey Into Abstraction dust jacket

New book out in 2019 – a superb collection of art work

More news later – John is working right now on this book which will feature John’s art work, both past and present. Collaborators in poetry and prose to be announced very soon!

I’ve added a video of my recent art demonstration

I gave a demonstration of my still life painting to an audience at The Michael Heseltine Gallery on 1st October 2017.

Click here to see the video, which includes interviews with me and with a very happy customer! Music was provided by my son Patrick and daughter-in-law Wendy Kirkland

Exhibition of art at The Michael Heseltine Gallery 16 September – 15 October 2017

 

https://www.facebook.com/events/1711966705764296/?ti=cl

Just announced – exhibition at London’s Mall Galleries in March

We have exciting news – there will be an exhibition of John’s work at Mall Galleries in London during March. We’re working on images and further information as we speak.

More details to come!

All work copyright John Sprakes 2017

New website

Today I have finished the new mobile friendly website for John. I hope you enjoy looking at it. I you have a comment, please use the Contact form.