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John Schieffer graduated in 1995 from Paier College of Art in Hamden, Connecticut with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. The salutatorian entered the world of illustration at Mercer Mayer Productions as a children's book illustrator. It was a job where he used his artistic abilities although it was not an outlet for a serious painting career. (He has a written and illustrated a book of his own that is awaiting a publisher). John then worked in the field of graphics at Leslie Roy Designs where he became production manager.

Until recently John has been a full time conservator for Yost Conservation. Working primarily on 19th century American Art he has been recreating what is missing due to damage from tears, punctures, flaking and aging. He uses his painting and sculpting skills to erase the marks of time. As a new resident of Arizona these pieces now travel to him for his expert handling.

All through these differing art-related jobs John has always been painting. He paints in many different sizes from murals to miniatures using both acrylic and oil paints. His experience as a restorer has honed a variety of techniques in realism, impressionism, surrealism, abstraction and portraiture. All his own works explore texture, space and color.

John's current works are contemporary still lifes. These pieces keep focus on the object while at the same time exploring the color and value of an object by keeping backgrounds subdued or shadowed. With Trompe l'oeil precision, common and under-appreciated objects take on a fresh and unexpected persona.


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All artworks of John Schieffer
Painting, Starfield, John Schieffer

Starfield

John Schieffer

Painting - 91.4 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm

$9,900

Painting, Trio of Gummy Bears, John Schieffer

Trio of Gummy Bears

John Schieffer

Painting - 182.9 x 182.9 x 2.5 cm

$35,000

Painting, Martini Blues, John Schieffer

Martini Blues

John Schieffer

Painting - 121.9 x 182.9 x 2.5 cm

$20,000

Painting, Mere Words, John Schieffer

Mere Words

John Schieffer

Painting - 121.9 x 182.9 cm

$20,000

Painting, Electric Green, John Schieffer

Electric Green

John Schieffer

Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 cm

$10,000

Painting, Mere Words IV, John Schieffer

Mere Words IV

John Schieffer

Painting - 61 x 61 x 2.5 cm

$3,600

Painting, UAP, John Schieffer

UAP

John Schieffer

Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm

$9,900

Painting, Deep and Passionate Red, John Schieffer

Deep and Passionate Red

John Schieffer

Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 cm

$9,800

Painting, Lost and Found, John Schieffer

Lost and Found

John Schieffer

Painting - 121.9 x 182.9 cm

$20,000

Painting, Gathering at Dawn, John Schieffer

Gathering at Dawn

John Schieffer

Painting - 121.9 x 182.9 cm

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John Schieffer graduated in 1995 from Paier College of Art in Hamden, Connecticut with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. The salutatorian entered the world of illustration at Mercer Mayer Productions as a children's book illustrator. It was a job where he used his artistic abilities although it was not an outlet for a serious painting career. (He has a written and illustrated a book of his own that is awaiting a publisher). John then worked in the field of graphics at Leslie Roy Designs where he became production manager.

Until recently John has been a full time conservator for Yost Conservation. Working primarily on 19th century American Art he has been recreating what is missing due to damage from tears, punctures, flaking and aging. He uses his painting and sculpting skills to erase the marks of time. As a new resident of Arizona these pieces now travel to him for his expert handling.

All through these differing art-related jobs John has always been painting. He paints in many different sizes from murals to miniatures using both acrylic and oil paints. His experience as a restorer has honed a variety of techniques in realism, impressionism, surrealism, abstraction and portraiture. All his own works explore texture, space and color.

John's current works are contemporary still lifes. These pieces keep focus on the object while at the same time exploring the color and value of an object by keeping backgrounds subdued or shadowed. With Trompe l'oeil precision, common and under-appreciated objects take on a fresh and unexpected persona.

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What is John Schieffer’s artistic movement?

The artistic movements of the artists are: Hyperrealism