VIS Studio Teacher Team

 John Hofman biography

John has been drawing and sketching on location for many years in Alberta and B.C. And while vacationing in other provinces and countries. He participated in many outdoor events such as the annual Grand Prix of Art in Qualicum Beach, Victoria, Ambleside, Steveston, and other locations on Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland.

He works mainly using pen and ink in a sketchbook with a watercolor wash when on location in a city, a town, or a landscape.

John has a background in engineering and developed basic drawing skills at an early age while attending a vocational school in the Netherlands.

He blogs his work on his website: johnhofman.wordpress.com and on Instagram: john.hofman.315.