John S. Dimick grew up in Brattleboro, Vermont and studied at University of Vermont with History major and art minor. Then returned for his teaching certificate for Special Education and industrial arts until retirement. He coached cross-country and track and field for 42 years and 68 seasons! Long distance running was an important part of his life, and he qualified for three U.S. Olympic trials as a marathoner. He took up watercolor painting in the mid 1980’s studying under the direction of Maise Crowther. He has been free sketching and technical drawing all his life. His family resides in Portsmouth, NH and he enjoys spending time here on the Seacoast. John is signature member of the Vermont Watercolor Society and the New England Watercolor Society.

Recently he began more detailed impressions of working places and urban landscapes that reflect his career as an industrial arts and drafting teacher. He employs a splash and splatter technique in many of my urban landscapes

“As a native Vermonter my world view is a product of years of running and hiking through the hills and fields and woods of Vermont. In my paintings I want to recreate the fleeting impressions that these experiences leave in my mind. The changes that the seasons bring to the landscape and the sounds and smells, and organic textures of the outdoors inspire me. I like the peaceful calm and slowing pace of fall as our northern world anticipates the snows of winter, a time of contemplation and meditation.

Watercolors are somewhat challenging to control and changes and corrections are difficult to make. When I paint with watercolors, I take some time to visualize where I want the key elements of the scene. I sketch in the basics using a watercolor pencil which will blend into the painting as I progress. I work quickly and loosely using a somewhat limited palette. I let the water do its work.”