John H. Morris, JR.

John H. Morris, Jr. is a resident of Fountain Hills, Arizona. He decided that he wanted to paint when he was in 10th grade, and through the years his passion for art has continued to grow. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Wisconsin-Stout with a major in art education. He then went on to study at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he earned a Masters of Fine Arts, majoring in Painting.

During and after college he taught at several schools, including his alma maters, as well as the University of Colorado, the University of Wisconsin Marshfield, and the Sheboygan Area School District in Sheboygan, WI.

Morris, known by friends and family as “Jack,” has been invited to exhibit his work at many shows in Wisconsin, Colorado, Missouri, Illinois and Ohio among other places. He has participated in many Invitational Shows, including the Tri-International Invitational (USA, Italy and Japan) in Numazu City, Japan. He has also done one man shows and group shows including recently at the Fountain Hills Arts Council in Arizona.

This artist is truly passionate about his work. His paintings take on a sort of “sculpture feel” and he has tried using all different kinds of media in his work including chicken wire, twine, neon lights, pine cones, lace curtains, canvas and sticks. “Anything I can get my hands on,” he said. It’s all about texture. Jack also enjoys doing commission paintings.

Jack was inspired by Hans Hoffman, Jackson Pollock and Van Gogh, among others. “I express my thoughts and feelings through color,” Morris said. His art is wild. It’s full of emotion and spirit. Morris wants and expects a hands-on experience with his art. He invites people to touch his paintings.

The talented artist has won awards for his unique work, and has also gained some attention from local media. He was proud to be honored as the Northeast Valley Artist of the Month in 2001. Jack’s work is featured in countless corporate and private collections throughout the United States.

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