John G. Woodard

Artist Information
John G. Woodard
- Medium: Painting
- Style: Landscape, Realism, Western
I grew up in Jamestown, Indiana and majored in Drafting Technology at Vincennes University. Upon graduating from college, I joined Bell Laboratories as a mechanical designer which provided extensive experience in perspectives, and spatial relationships that would later play a key role in the development of my paintings. Upon completion of 6 years of service in the Air Force, I moved to Beaumont, Texas, where I began a career in the Oil & Gas Engineering field.
In 1991 I became interested in painting and was fortunate to join a small group studying under the late James P. Black, an accomplished landscape artist residing in Beaumont, Texas. James was a highly talented artist who studied under several artists including A.D, Greer and shared his knowledge with those that knew him. My subjects of interest are Texas Hill Country landscapes, Bluebonnets, Western Paintings, Wildlife, and the American West.
In addition to my travels throughout the American Southwest and Texas Hill country, my International Oil & Gas career provided an opportunity to observe and study wildlife and landscape features in the Middle East, Malaysia, Africa, Nepal, Costa Rica, and Australia. This exposure to such a diversity of geographical landscapes greatly influenced my appreciation of the colors in nature and the influence of atmospheric perspective. To have observed the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, the Palo Dura Canyon in Texas, the Masai Mara in Kenya, and the Flinders Ranges in the Australian outback at sunset, is an experience I will never forget.
I have been blessed to participate & judge in various competitions in Texas and Louisiana. The most fascinating aspect for me has been meeting some really great people and listening to their interpretation of various works.
Thanks so much……. John
My Primary Oil Color Palette Selection is:
- Titanium White
- Alizarin Crimson
- Quinacridone Magenta
- Cadmium Red Light
- Cadmium Yellow
- Lemon Yellow
- Naples Yellow
- Yellow Ochre
- Raw Sienna
- Burnt Umber
- Ultramarine Blue
- Cobalt Blue
- Sap Green
- Ivory Black (occasionally)