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John Schieffer Art

American

John Schieffer graduated in 1995 from Paier College of Art in Hamden, Connecticut with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. The salutatorian entered the world of illustration at Mercer Mayer Productions as a children’s book illustrator. It was a job where he used his artistic abilities although it was not an outlet for a serious painting career. (He has written and illustrated a book of his own that is awaiting a publisher). Schieffer then worked in the field of graphics at Leslie Roy Designs where he became production manager.

Until recently Schieffer has been a full-time conservator for Yost Conservation. Working primarily on 19th-century American art, he has been recreating what is missing due to damage from tears, punctures, flaking and aging. Schieffer uses his painting and sculpting skills to erase the marks of time. As a new resident of Arizona, these pieces now travel to him for his expert handling.

All through these differing art-related jobs, Schieffer has always been painting. He paints in many different sizes from murals to miniatures using both acrylic and oil paints. His experience as a restorer has honed a variety of techniques in realism, Impressionism, Surrealism, abstraction and portraiture. All of Schieffer’s own paintings explore texture, space and color.

Schieffer’s current works are contemporary still lifes. These pieces focus on the object while at the same time exploring the color and value of the object by keeping backgrounds subdued or shadowed. With trompe l'oeil precision, common and under-appreciated objects take on a fresh and unexpected persona.

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(Biography provided by Bonner David Galleries)

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"Vertical Spheres"

"Vertical Spheres"

By John Schieffer

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

John Schieffer graduated in 1995 from Paier College of Art in Hamden, Connecticut with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. The salutatorian entered the world of illustration at Mercer Ma...

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2010s Contemporary John Schieffer Art

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Deep and Passionate Red"

"Deep and Passionate Red"

By John Schieffer

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

John Schieffer graduated in 1995 from Paier College of Art in Hamden, Connecticut with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. The salutatorian entered the world of illustration at Mercer Mayer Productions as a children’s book illustrator. It was a job where he used his artistic abilities although it was not an outlet for a serious painting career. (He has a written and illustrated a book of his own that is awaiting a publisher). John then worked in the field of graphics at Leslie Roy...

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2010s Contemporary John Schieffer Art

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Oil

"Electric Green"
"Electric Green"

"Electric Green"

By John Schieffer

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

John Schieffer graduated in 1995 from Paier College of Art in Hamden, Connecticut with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. The salutatorian entered the world of illustration at Mercer Ma...

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2010s Contemporary John Schieffer Art

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Trio of Gummy Bears"

"Trio of Gummy Bears"

By John Schieffer

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

John Schieffer graduated in 1995 from Paier College of Art in Hamden, Connecticut with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. The salutatorian entered the world of illustration at Mercer Ma...

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2010s Contemporary John Schieffer Art

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Star Confetti"

"Star Confetti"

By John Schieffer

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

John Schieffer graduated in 1995 from Paier College of Art in Hamden, Connecticut with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. The salutatorian entered the world of illustration at Mercer Ma...

Category

2010s Contemporary John Schieffer Art

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Magenta Jack"

"Magenta Jack"

By John Schieffer

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

John Schieffer graduated in 1995 from Paier College of Art in Hamden, Connecticut with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. The salutatorian entered the world of illustration at Mercer Ma...

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2010s Contemporary John Schieffer Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

"Sapphire"

"Sapphire"

By John Schieffer

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

John Schieffer graduated in 1995 from Paier College of Art in Hamden, Connecticut with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. The salutatorian entered the world of illustration at Mercer Ma...

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2010s Contemporary John Schieffer Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

"Da Robit"

"Da Robit"

By John Schieffer

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

John Schieffer graduated in 1995 from Paier College of Art in Hamden, Connecticut with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. The salutatorian entered the world of illustration at Mercer Ma...

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2010s Contemporary John Schieffer Art

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

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Find a wide variety of authentic John Schieffer art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by John Schieffer in oil paint, paint, panel and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large John Schieffer art, so small editions measuring 36 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Jacob Collins, Robert Jackson, and Will Wilson. John Schieffer art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $10,000 and tops out at $40,000, while the average work can sell for $20,000.

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