Artist Bio or Résumé
JOHN F. PYDYNKOWSKI
19 Bradford Street Salem, MA 01970
781-307-3112 jpydynko@gmail.com
Short Bio
John’s life as an artist and craftsman is one of learning, building and creating.
Art classes in his teen years led to being selected to attend a Saturday art program for high school students at Mass Art. John went on to participate in art correspondence classes while in the Navy. Following his discharge his work as a carpenter provided an opportunity to continue cultivating, exploring and refining his artist skills and temperament.
Early in his career, John worked in sign shops developing his design sense and carving skills. John's work as a carpenter led him to varied creative career adventures that continue to inform his creative process.
Opportunities included building wooden bridges, carving granite, executing decorative carving on rigged sailing ships, building a working water wheel, working as an officer aboard square-rigged vessels, and building boats.
John continues his studies with contemporary artists including classes at the M.F.A. in Boston, instruction and workshops with David Curtis, Don Demers, Judy Ryan and Caleb Stone. His experiences routinely provide him with exposure to the changing light and weather of New England's four seasons. His observations nurture in him a passion to create art that allows others to experience the beauty and power of a moment's light.
