His work can be found in Royal and international collections, including the V&A and the Tate. Born September 1937, trained as a painter and teacher at art schools in Swindon, Walthamstow and Brighton. Taught art and crafts in schools, worked in museums in Hove and Lewes, and at the Exhibitions Unit, University of Brighton Gallery. John is married to Helen Armstrong and they have three sons and two daughters.