John Read

I studied with the London College Of Art. I am a member of the RBSA - Royal Birmingham Society Of Artists - where my work has been exhibited. I got sidetracked for several years while pursuing photography, piano, songwriting & TV/Radio writing. I have a book on Amazon which - at the time of writing - has 100% five star reviews. (I am a member of the Writers Guild.) Two screenplays have been written from the book. (See websites.) My songs have featured in videos, singles and albums where I am listed next to Paul McCartney on the track list. I worked for many years as a Theatre stage lighting & Stage Manager where my art training came in useful for designing and painting stage sets. (I also had piano lessons off Victor Borge on the theatre's Grand Piano.) Returning to art recently has been like re-finding an old friend.

Timberley Junior School

Alderlea Boys Senior School
(Pupils = Jeff Lynne of ELO & actor Paul Henry.)

Brooklyn College. (Carpentry)
London college of Art. (Diploma)
Royal School Of Music. (Piano.)

Royal Birmingham Society of Artists.