John N Stewart

Born in San Bernardino, California in 1940. Came to Glendale, CA, 1 year later. Studied with the Famous Artist's Schools in 1956; Private study with various artists at his parents studio (1952-1959); received a scholarship to Chouinard Art Institute in 1958; and later attended the Art Center School in Los Angeles, CA. Teachers and artists who influenced him were Robert Irwin and Bob Winquist. He had a 25 year career as a Scenic and Portrait Artist for the entertainment industry with projects for television, motion picture and stage productions. He also did special art projects for Disneyland, Disney World, Epcot and Animal Kingdom. He is a Signature Member of the National Watercolor Society (1976 - ) and an artist member of the California Art Club. (1993 -) Also involved for most of his life with writing and playing music (piano), John has several CD's on Itunes under the moniker of J. Norman Stewart.