John mccaskill
Survival; A wayfarer's study
About the Artist
John McCaskill is a celebrated mixed-media artist and master printmaker based in St. Pete Beach, Florida. Blending traditional printmaking with painting and contemporary design, his work reflects a lifelong dedication to creative exploration and craftsmanship. Educated at institutions like the San Francisco Art Institute and the University of Nevada, McCaskill has also taught at the Honolulu Museum of Art School. His pieces, often inspired by travel and nature, are held in notable public and private collections.
About the Exhibition
Survival: A Wayfarer’s Study is a retrospective spanning McCaskill’s work from 2000 to 2024. It traces his artistic evolution through themes of resilience, culture, and healing. Highlights include blind contour canvases reflecting his battle with cancer and other challenges, plus works shaped by decades in Hawaii and global travels. The exhibition blends cultural storytelling with deeply introspective compositions, offering a layered journey through personal and collective survival, and inviting viewers into a world of reflection, renewal, and discovery.
2018
Digital Art on Canvas
36x78x2 inches
2001
Mixed Media: Charcoal, Gesso, Acrylic, and Oil on Canvas
72x48x2.5 inches
2001
Mixed Media: Charcoal, Gesso, Acrylic, and Oil on Canvas
72x48x2.5 inches
2002
Charcoal, acrylic, oil, Sekishu paper (Blind Contour series)
48x32x2.5 inches
2019
Layered Woodblock Prints and Appliqué on Canvas
36X84X2 inches
2019
Woodcut Print
24x18 inches
2024
"Mixed media: layered woodcut patterns and prints, appliqué on canvas, matte gel medium, amber shellac"
36x42x2 inches