Bio
Virginia based artist, John Mabry III, has a background in drawing and computer graphics. While sharpening his skills over the past several years, he has found newly success in making sculptures and oil paintings. John uses various techniques such as dabbing, wet on wet, underpainting, and blocking in on each painting. His progression has allowed him to combine elements of computer graphics to expand his range of talent even further.
John observes the world around him by listening and watching to then express his thoughts and feelings about the modern society; He plans to teach art within Prince William County, helping students to foster their love and passion for creativity. In 2024, John has been recognized in the first Katora Cafe Student Art Exhibition, as well as the Annual Student Art Show, both at the University of Mary Washington. He was a recipient of the 2024 Peters Valley School of Craft Scholarship. John also has a commissioned painting in the private art collection of Holiness Tabernacle in Woodbridge, Virginia.
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Education
2025 BLS, Studio Art, University of Mary Washington (expected Aug 2025)
2015 Forest Park High School, Relevant coursework: IT Graphic Design, Comp. Graphics I & II, Multimedia Soft. I
Experience
2025-Present Art Teacher, Saunders Middle School
2024-2025 Sculptor Studio Aide, University of Mary Washington
2022 Long-Term Substitute Art Teacher, Forest Park High School
2018-Present Co-Owner of Ampped Up Studios
Awards & Merits
Spring 2025 Presidents list
Spring 2025 Kappa Delta Pi
Spring 2025 Teachers of Promise Award Recipient
Fall 2024 Presidents list
2024 Peters Valley Scholarship recipient
Spring 2024 Presidents list
Fall 2023 Deans list
Spring 2023 Deans list
Fall 2022 Deans list
Exhibitions
2024 Annual Student Art Exhibition, University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA
2024 Katora Cafe Student Art Exhibition, University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA.
Commissions
2024 Private art commission, Holiness Tabernacle, painting, oil on canvas panel, Woodbridge, VA