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Mantha, John

  • web site: http://www.johnmantha.com
  • contact: John Mantha
  • phone: 416-778-5089
  • email: john.mantha@sympatico.ca
  • John Mantha is a Toronto-based illustrator.

    His major commissions include the design of nine coins for the Royal Canadian Mint, one of which was chosen coin of the year. He has done commemorative pieces for The Ford Motor Company and the Toronto Transit Commission, as well as 34 paintings for The Church of Our lady Of Good Counsel.

    Working for book publishers, advertising agencies, magazines, corporations, television and movies, his work has been seen throughout North America.

    Thus far, John has illustrated twenty-four books, including the Kids book of Canada's Railway, which won The Children's Literature Roundtables of Canada 2001 Information Book Award, and was an official selection for the 2003 Red Cedar Book Awards. The Kids Book of Canadian Exploration was nominated for the 2006 Hackmatack Award for non-fiction.

    He works in oils and oil-wash, and uses photoshop to enhance the finished piece. His style is realistic in nature with an emphasis on texture.

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    • Added: Jan. 10, 2015
    • Last Modified: Jan. 04, 2017