JON HOUGHTON
"I take inspiration from what’s around me everyday. Whatever moves or amuses me. I don’t take painting lightly but I don’t like to take it too seriously either. Many of my paintings are moments taken from driving to and from the studio, skiing the escarpment and swimming in Georgian Bay. Combining that with yearly painting adventures around the Country, I’ve got an ever-growing supply of images and ideas I’m excited to paint."
Biography
Jon grew up in Thornbury, Ontario. After graduating from Lakefield College School in 2003, he studied Fine Arts at Mount Allison University, majoring in Painting and Drawing. After three years at Mount Allison, Jon moved to Greece where he studied Classical painting at the Aegean Center for Fine Arts. He returned to Canada in 2008 to round out his education with a year at Ontario College of Art and Design. Jon has since returned to the Southern Georgian Bay area to open a studio/gallery in downtown Collingwood. Since 2016 Jon has been a member of the painting group Untamed Things. Originally formed as a tribute to Tom Thomson on the anniversary of his death, it has continued as group of friends who a share a love of exploration and painting, with yearly trips and exhibitions. Jon’s paintings can be recognized by the use of bright colours and a clean graphic style. He works with oil on canvas and his subject matter consists of scenes ranging across Canada, with a focus on Georgian Bay, The Niagara Escarpment, and Toronto. Jon works in his gallery/studio - Art by Houghton in Collingwood, Ontario
Artist Statement
Jon’s paintings can be recognized by the use of bright colours and a clean, graphic style. He works with oil paint and his subject matter consists mostly of scenes from life in the Blue Mountain area and travels across Canada, with a focus on Georgian Bay, The Niagara Escarpment, and Toronto.
