John Riordan Artist of the Month: January 2024

Born 1955, West Palm Beach, FL, I was always interested in art, but as an adult couldn't see making a living as an artist, so studied for a degree in landscape horticulture and floriculture (floral arranging) as growing flowers was also a continuing interest. Should have seen my yard! (Lincoln and Willow) 

December 25 2022 my house burned. Within it was my stock of 300+ framed pictures and irreplaceable paintings done by my father, James Jeremiah Riordan. I'm having to start all over. My neighbors would like to see me repair/rebuild the house to show how it appeared before the fire. A true Victorian (2885), I've been for the last 23 years making a 'Plain Jane' into a landmark 'Painted Lady.' Trying to out‑Potwin nearby Potion Place Victorians (who call us Ward-Meadians, among others, not-wins!).

Been the owner of Greenscape since I started it in 1986.

He's not the most out-spoken person in the room. He speaks softly, but you really don't want to miss anything he says. 

John Riordan has a wealth of knowledge about art,  Topeka,   "horticulture and floriculture...." and  just about any other topic a well-read person can speak upon. Listen carefully and you may  get a touch of humor and/or a pun. Watch for the twinkle in those blue eyes.

I've only known John for a few months, but he is one of those friends who can help you see the brightness in any situation.  So with the power granted to me as webmaster, I am giving John a page to display his art work. So much of his work was lost in the December 2022 fire, but here are a few pieces that survived: