Art and animals have been two of the strongest influences on my life's journey. The purpose of my artwork is to encourage the love of nature, and the protection of critical habitats everywhere. I seldom include the hand of mankind in my art. I want people to relate to it without the narcissistic need to include people.

The fullest way for a person to interact with the natural world is to accept it as it is. Without the need to harvest, or alter it. We all are part of nature, and have a legitimate place within it. Our duty is to keep it healthy for our own enjoyment, and for future generations.

Check out my blog, The Life of a Painter at, http://johnlofgreen.blogspot.com.