About the Artist

Hi..my name is John Wiens. I hope you've enjoyed looking at my watercolors.

The picture at the top of this page may give you the impression that I'm a babe magnet. Truth is that my family loves me, and my wife and three daughters are willing to fake kiss me for the sake of a photo.

I was born and raised a long time ago in Winnipeg, Manitoba on the Canadian prairies. (How long ago?. . . I was born just after the age of dinosaurs.) I have been interested in art since I was a kid and have spent my adult life in the graphic arts field.

For twenty-some years I worked in publication design with the Canadian Forestry Service. I am presently on staff with Valley Life Church in Lebanon, Oregon, working in communications. Check out Valley Life Church here.

My interest in watercolors began when I was living in Victoria, British Columbia. In recent years I decided to tackle the challenge of larger scale watercolors. Many of the paintings you see here are on full-sheet watercolor paper which is approximately 21" x 29".

I am married to Lynn and we have four kids and four grandkids. Lisa (bottom above) recently graduated from Corban College and got married to Joseph Baideme. They are living in Greenville, S.C.. Jennie (left) lives in Corvallis, Oregon, with her husband Scott and son Tysen. Kristin (right) and her husband Richard live in Victoria, B.C. with two kids, Benjamin and Bethany. We also have a son Robbi who lives in Victoria with his wife Cassandra and daughter Alex.

My wife Lynn (top) keeps me sane with her wise and loving ways. She is a lot of fun to be around. (Someone said that a good marriage is when you think you got the best part of the deal. I sure did!) Lynn is co-director of the Hope Center, a Sweet Home shelter for abused and homeless women and children.

The fish symbol under my name indicates that I am a follower of Jesus.