Richard John is a self taught artist who has been painting and exhibiting for over twenty years. Richard lives and works at Port Elliot where he has a studio and gallery in Shed 9 at the destination precinct Factory 9 on Waterport Road. 

Richard's exhibition 'My Backyard' reflects his love of things that ar elocal to this region; the beach, the tracks, the holiday makers and the dog walkers. Richard is inspired by his surroundings and nostalgic memories growing up the beach, of simpler times and a world less complicated.