John Battle
Medium: Multi-media
John first learned art from his teacher at Reed City High School. He learned a variety of skills ranging from papier-mâché jewelry to the history of modern art. He later took a two-year program in Commercial Art at Ferris State and practiced lettering, painting, and creating advertisements.
He earned a degree in Philosophy at Aquinas College. He says, “People who earn degrees in Philosophy earn a living doing something else,” and true to form he has had a variety of interests. He taught English conversation at corporations in Japan for ten years, now works online for an academic testing company, and enjoys being a part-time artist.
