John Hayes, artist, works in watercolor, acrylic, and oil paints. His inspiration comes from old rusty objects, the landscapes of his travels and abandoned buildings. John paints to see the joy it brings in others who share his vision. John grew up in Avon, OH. His interest in art surfaced early. Winning poster contests when he was 10 and painting signs in his early teens. After high school John studied art at The Cooper School of Art in Cleveland, OH. His education was interrupted for 2 years of military service. John returned to art school and graduated with a Communications Arts Diploma. For 20 years John worked as an art director for advertising agencies in Cleveland, OH, Houston,TX and Baton Rouge, LA. After moving to Edmond,OK. John began teaching art at a private school for 23 years. John is retired now and paints daily in his home studio.