John Cole

John is retired Coast Guard who served for 35-years on active duty in both the enlisted and officer corps. He is now a full time artist who uses his talents to bring joy into the lives of others.

He is best known for his dot painting pet portraits, a unique pointillistic style used to capture our beloved companions on painted tile.

When not creating with paint, brush, cloth, or pyrography, he is writing. He has self-published more than 14 books including two travelogs, a graphic novel, and multiple genealogies.

He holds an AAS, BS, and MS in Information Technology, a graduate certificate in Projects and Programs, and a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design (Dec 2022).