John Colt

Throughout his productive life, John Colt’s painting style evolved from one of abstract but solid renderings of the natural world to evanescent interpretations of the ephemeral in nature. He searched tide pools, roadsides and the unnoticed small natural vignettes where he sketched ideas for future paintings. Colt’s paintings, drawings, and prints have been exhibited in countless shows at such venues as the Art Institute of Chicago, Library of Congress, and the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis and placed in such collections as the Whitney Museum in New York City. In addition, Colt served as professor of art at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee for 33 years.