John Vander Stelt

John E. Vander Stelt is a native of Maurice, Iowa and it is there where he seeks the inspiration for his work. Vander Stelt takes a traditional approach to the realism which pervades his subjects. His artistic heroes include his Grandfather(John Vander Stelt, Sr.), Edward Hopper, Thomas Eakins, Grant Wood and Norman Rockwell. John studied art from an early age and comes from a family with a creative spirit. The artist's friends, family and small-town surroundings are crucial elements in his work. He graduated from Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa with a degree in fine art. His artwork is included in public and private collections throughout the country.