John Hantoumakos

Speaking with John Hantoumakos

Question: Tell us about yourself.

John: I was born in Athens, Greece, but have spent most of my life in Toronto, Canada. I’m married with two sons and a dog.

Question: Tell us about your art.

John: I started painting and sculpting in high school.  I have been painting for about 35 years, while holding a left-brain job. During that time, I participated in various exhibitions.                                                                 
In the last seven years I have been a full-time selling artist.

Question: What type of art are you interested in?

John: Over the years, like many artists, I have painted in different styles: live scenes, portraits, still life etc., but I always came back to the style I enjoy the most, abstract. I like to play with colours, touch emotions and mix reality with fantasy. I get my inspiration from anything, the colour of the ocean (undoubtedly tied to my Greek heritage), a formation of a cloud, a tree, the shape of a mountain, the sources are endless.

Question: Where do you live now?

John: I live in a suburb of Toronto, Canada, with my wife, and our dog.

Business Administration
Computer Science
Various art workshops