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Subtleties of the Atmosphere
Artists Palette
|No 170
The accomplishments of this highly experienced artist are numerous, as evidenced by his membership of several prestigeous art societies in New South Wales.
John Shields is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of History and Arts; a Life Member and Past President of the Macquarie Towns Arts Society; an Exhibiting Member of the New South Wales Royal Art Society; and a Life Member of the Baulkham Hills Art Society.
He was born at Pennant Hills in suburban Sydney. He now lives and paints at Richmond on Sydney’s northern outskirts.
Aside from receiving some tuition at Wagga Wagga Teachers’ College (19531954), and subsequently completing an Arts Degree at the University of New England, John has been largely self-taught. Australian artists who have influenced his work include Gruner, Streeton, Heysen and Robert Johnson.
The main characteristics of this artist’s work are ‘atmosphere and light’. His main interest is endeavouring to capture the varying light effects of the Australian landscape … the fog mists of early mornings, the harsh shimmering midday heat or the glorious glow and haze of the afternoon. At all times, he strives to capture the subtleties of the Australian atmosphere.
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