John took up iconography in 1995, having retired from the Civil Service. His first works were undertaken for Hilfield Friary in Dorset. Today he travels widely fulfilling commissions, giving talks and conducting retreats on iconography. Where possible, he enjoys working on site so that people can see the work in progress and engage with the icons being written. A lifelong Anglican, he has also undertaken commissions from Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches. His work can be seen in some 200 churches, including York Minster, Exeter and Bayeaux Cathedrals.