Homegrown Artists: John Hannafin

By: Lily Knickerbocker

Having grown up in West Chester, Pennsylvania, John Hannafin discovered his passion and aptitude for artistry at a young age. John Hannafin is a talented Impressionist-style oil painter, gaining inspiration from nature and music. Hannafin is well known for his distinctive executions of historic Chester County construction. Hannafin began in college as an economics major, but went out on a limb to become a professional artist. He began traveling across the country for his ongoing project “Art Across America” in 2007. Since his voyage began, he has been featured in countless major publications such as NBC, ABC and Fox News. Critic Craig Sturdevant claims, "Great art work, great person. Watch his star rise!" You can support this up and coming local artist by visiting his website, http://www.johnhannafin.com.

These local artists inspire people from Chester County and beyond to pursue their passion and ambitions. While there is a substantial number of artists from Pennsylvania who have gained large amounts of popularity, there are also incredible underrated local artists who can pursue their dreams with our support.