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Welcome to Art. by John Feary
John splits his time between tattooing and painting, and spending time with his wife Hannah and their two kids Bennett and Georgia. He is based out of Shipshape Tattoo in Auckland, and travels regularly for both tattooing and mural work.
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Meet the Artist
John Feary
I grew up in West Auckland, the youngest of 6 kids to Catholic parents Brian and Janet.
From as early as I can remember, I loved drawing, trying to copy the art of Disney and Looney Tunes, and spending a long time trying to make my school books more interesting.
This developed over time to include drawing geometric and symmetrical art and painting in acrylic and oils.
In 2012 I found tattooing which changed my world. It also opened up an amazing opportunity to do what I call 'quick-win' art, which now lends itself to my painting and canvas art. Being able to get something done within a short timeframe, is what my brain enjoys.
June '24 saw a sell out pop-up shop in Ponsonby with my new series of Kiwiana Pop Art, and over 2024/25 I've had the privilege of creating wall murals in both public and private spaces..
