John Martin, Landscape Architect and Professor Emeritus, Exhibits Paintings at Chamber

Painting by John Martin

On September 13 - November 15, the Easthampton Chamber of Commerce gallery, an ECA+ gallery, will exhibit the works of John H. Martin. The Chamber gallery is located in the center of Easthampton at 33 Union Street and is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

John’s work consists of oil paintings influenced by landscapes and structures. His interest in his subject matter evolved when he began architectural rendering. After becoming a pupil for a local architect, his drawing ability transformed as he began to create professional quality architectural drawings. John describes his experience, “My eyes, attuned to the built world, allowed me to record my interpretations of buildings and landscapes in sketchbooks.”

John then enrolled at the Eastbourne School of Art in Sussex, England. Afterwards at the Eastbourne Technical Institute he learned the science of building and how to build. He became a Member of the Royal Institute of Architects at Brighton University, England and was introduced to the field of Landscape Architecture at London University. John received his Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from Harvard University in 1967 and continued his education at Cornell University where he studied Architecture, Landscape Architecture, City Planning, and Preservation Planning. Now retired, John earned the rank of Professor Emeritus from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and plans to devote his time to his studying painting and photography.