John Potter

John Potter is a South Florida based artist specializing in fine art, illustration, and custom map design. His work is recognized for its clear visual language and strong sense of composition, bridging contemporary artistic expression with carefully structured information graphics. His practice includes original paintings and murals, highly detailed illustrated maps, book covers, and technical visual artwork created for both personal and commercial contexts.

With decades of experience working with clients and collectors worldwide, Potter brings together creative intuition and technical skill to produce work that is visually engaging and purposeful. His commissioned fine art appeals to private collectors, while his custom illustrations and 3D maps support businesses, events, and publications. Each piece reflects a commitment to craftsmanship, clarity, and visual storytelling, resulting in artwork that communicates effectively while maintaining a distinctive and cohesive artistic voice.

Ringling School of Art and Design - Sarasota, FL (1984–1987) Major: Illustration

Coker College - Hartsville, SC (1983–1984) Major: Graphic Design

South Carolina Governor's School of the Arts - Greenville, SC (1983) Major: Fine Arts

2025 Halftones - Contemporary Painting Solo Show

In this body of work, I use custom halftones as a unifying visual theme, exploring a wide range of patterns, methods, and scales. By applying these elements in unconventional and inventive ways, I aim to create semi-abstract images shaped by technology yet accessible to viewers without a deep background in art. The pieces are intentionally crafted to offer visual depth that eludes photographic reproduction. The work blends traditional art methods with technical knowledge developed through sign-shop work and manual color-separation techniques.

Canvas Films, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Opening: November, 2025