John Lester Art

06/10/2026

Still playing around with the mini paintings. This is my take on one of the classic brick homes in Morrisburg. Someone my recognize it.

06/07/2026

Saturday June 13 will be "Art on the Lawn" at the Cline House Gallery. I will be trying my best to make something decent.

05/30/2026

I will be painting on the lawn 3 times this summer. Hope to see you out there. Please share.

05/20/2026

05/06/2026

Continuing on my "Print Your Photographs" theme, This photo is printed on Epson Velvet Fine Art paper in a 19" x 15" format. I used the Photoshop Dispersion filter to create this effect.

I'm not normally drawn to "Photoshopped" images but this one works for me especially when printed and framed.

Available for viewing or purchase at my OPEN STUDIO on Sunday May 17.

See my time line for details or message me. Visa/MC/Interac

05/06/2026

Frame your photographs! We have lost the art of viewing a photograph that is not on a screen.

A framed photograph lets you observe the detail, the composition, the colour (or not) and from near or far. So much better than the 2 second glance and swipe to the right.

The Carbide Willson Ruins in Chelsea Quebec. Taken with an older 18 MP DSLR.

This photograph and others plus my paintings will be on display and for purchase at my OPEN STUDIO on Sunday May 17. Everyone wel… See more

04/21/2026

Getting ready for my OPEN STUDIO on Sunday May 17 from 10:00 - 4:00. Here is my latest mini painting, a 4" x 4" Acrylic on board, framed with a old style frame.

04/12/2026

Getting ready for my Open Studio on June 3. This is a 4" x 6" of the upper lock at Jones Falls in the Rideau system. Painted with Golden Open slow drying acrylic on board and framed with an old school wide frame.

04/02/2026

Yesterday was paint a mini day. Similar to an 8" x 8" I did a few weeks ago but only 4" x 4" and framed in an old school wide black frame. Painted with Golden Open slow drying acrylic paint. Available after varnishing.