Artist Biography

JOHN BOUDREAU is originally from Massachusetts. He studied fine art in New York City and currently lives in Los Angeles where he works as an artist and an art instructor at a mental health wellness center. Occasionally he is also a curator.  John lived for many years in the Arts District neighborhood of downtown Los Angeles. He was an active part of the community participating in art festivals and events . His artwork has been included in several exhibitions that bring awareness to global issues and also for charity fundraisers. Some of his paintings were donated to several NGO's. In addition to exhibiting in galleries he now continues to create art on commissions.  John's favorite art medium is painting with acrylic  and some series consists of fumage or metal leaf. Sometimes he finds inspiration for his canvases through nature and some of his work has symbolic significance. Creating art for him is a spiritual experience and  he often includes spiritual elements into his artwork. A New York City art critic calls John Boudreau's work as "the painting (that) could breathe." Also,  John is an international juried award winning  artist whose artwork is published.  John  hopes to continue to contribute to culture within a diverse society which he is privileged to live in. Subsequently, he hopes his artwork inspires, brings joy and value to others, while visually transporting the viewer. (Some examples of inspiration to others based on his  art have included dance movements by a choreographer and interior design colors used based on John's paintings. His artwork is also displayed in therapy counseling rooms for their serenity).

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