John W. Horne

         An award-winning professional artist/photographer and a much sought after instructor in the Metro Atlanta area. John's personal focus centers on capturing/creating realistic, figurative portraits and representational works searching for a dream-like yet realistic and often asymmetrical ambiance. His work is on display in a dozen, permanent exhibits, local Atlanta galleries, and several internet galleries.  
 

 As an instructor, John is thrilled to work with young & mature artists alike as they develop their skills and begin to visualize their artistic dreams. Since 2001, three adult students have gone on to become Instructors at local Art Centers & another is now an Art Center Director. Six students have been accepted into MFA programs and John has helped place 56 of his teen students in Universities & professional design schools including: Rhode Island School of Design; Ringling; Parsons, The New School; F.I.T.; MICA; SAIC; GSU; UGA;  KSU; Auburn University; New Paltz, N.Y., Columbia; Cal Arts; SVA; Syracuse University; SCAD; Corcoran; & more.    

 "It is deeply gratifying to witness younger students grow from beginners to pre-college portfolio candidates..... just as it is truly rewarding to be a part of the process when adult artists suddenly recapture that artistic wonder & wisdom they once had in their younger years.....'  '...I abide by a classical & intuitive form of instruction, borrowing heavily from the masters. with a defined purpose - to promote realistic fine art drawing in the tradition of the Old Masters’. I aim to provide skillful/proficient art education, stressing traditional art methods/skills to assist students building their individual art style classical fine art" 
 

John's process focus' on transitional values, composition & proportion, knowing that what was appropriate for Leonardo, Raphael & Durer, certainly remains completely relevant today. John carefully observes his subjects to ensure accurate and authentic description & composition. John attributes his affinity for realism to his extensive early training in photography, sculpture & design where meticulous attention to detail is required.  
 

 "Light and shape will always trump 'line' all day, every day which forms the basis for my work's focus & my work with my students. We work from life, creative imagination, still life, and photos - some supplied by me, others by the students........ I have, from early on, always emphasized two maxims: "integrity is not a luxury" and "an artist never allows her/his self (to be) held prisoner to a point of reference". These tenants are rigorously adhered to is an understatement which is why I am as proud of my student's originality, technical skills, and their honesty as I am of their diligence and creative abilities."