About John Steele
John Steele is a visual artist who draws and paints the things he enjoys seeing; with a particular interest in people and pets. Steele aims to portray his subjects accurately. Referring to photographs, Steele seeks to capture likeness and lighting, making his subjects appear as in real life.
Collaborations & Mentoring
Steele is part of Studio Me, Blue Room’s artist development project. Through this Steele received mentoring from Siya Faith Gurbuz to develop his painting practice.
Awards, Commissions & Exhibitions
Steele was commissioned in 2022 to create a limited edition screen print and postcard for Output’s postal exhibition Studio Me and You. More recently Steele was selected to make an artwork celebrating the Olympics for the Kaleidoscope Visual Arts Exhibition at Storyhouse, Chester.
Exhibitions
Kaleidoscope Visual Arts Exhibition, Storyhouse, Chester, July 2024
Studio Me, Cass Art, Liverpool, October 2022
Studio Me and You, Output, Liverpool, September 2022
