Born in the Greater Toronto area, J.R Newton resides with his lovely wife of 22 years and their four children. J.R. Newton studied at the OCAD University, as well as the Academy of Realist Art. His focus was to master traditional classical oil painting, in the techniques of the Old Masters. His influences as an artist include Dore, Innis, Annigoni and many other influential Renaissance Artists. Studying the Old Masters encouraged J. R. Newton to develop a sense of understanding of technique and visual language that would enhance his narrative visions. They made aware the importance of form, color and technique, which brought forth his poetic visions.

R. Newton is regarded as a distinguished artist, whose oil paintings and portraits hang in both public and private collections throughout the world. His commissions include imaginative art, portraits, landscapes, still life painting, as well as murals, tattoo drawings and restoration art.  J. R. Newton has won numerous awards, and was recognized as a finalist at the Art Renewal Centre Competition, in the Imaginative Realism category.

The progression of his work has become more refined throughout his career, and has grown in a style that is distinguished as his own. J. R. Newton’s vision is not to paint every detail, but to encourage the viewer to participate in the painting as a whole, such as visually and emotionally.  His overall goal as an artist is to have the viewer look into another window of life, and live in that brief moment, and become eternally inspired.

Born in the Greater Toronto area, J.R Newton resides with his lovely wife of 22 years and their four children. J.R. Newton studied at the OCAD University, as well as the Academy of Realist Art. His focus was to master traditional classical oil painting, in the techniques of the Old Masters. His influences as an artist include Dore, Innis, Annigoni and many other influential Renaissance Artists. Studying the Old Masters encouraged J. R. Newton to develop a sense of understanding of technique and visual language that would enhance his narrative visions. They made aware the importance of form, color and technique, which brought forth his poetic visions.

R. Newton is regarded as a distinguished artist, whose oil paintings and portraits hang in both public and private collections throughout the world. His commissions include imaginative art, portraits, landscapes, still life painting, as well as murals, tattoo drawings and restoration art.  J. R. Newton has won numerous awards, and was recognized as a finalist at the Art Renewal Centre Competition, in the Imaginative Realism category.

The progression of his work has become more refined throughout his career, and has grown in a style that is distinguished as his own. J. R. Newton’s vision is not to paint every detail, but to encourage the viewer to participate in the painting as a whole, such as visually and emotionally.  His overall goal as an artist is to have the viewer look into another window of life, and live in that brief moment, and become eternally inspired.