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The New Morning mosaic on the SPC campus. (8 1/2’x 21’)
project requested by a student. John’s computer talents have
His response was always, “I’ve given him the ability to produce
never done that before, but we Clay Tile Murals. These are
can learn!” This same mental images created on a computer
attitude has served him well as and then sent to a company
an artist. He has never limited who places them on porcelain
himself to just one art form. As he tiles using permanent glazes.
says, “I love them all!” This process gave John the
chance to create a very detailed
He has passed this same fearless landscape mural for a home in
philosophy to his two sons, Los Alamos, NM, as well as two
Daniel and Dylan. They both murals for David and Ronda
took John’s art classes all through in the Texas Travel Guide as “The Langston of Lubbock. Their home,
high school. In the beginning, they City of Mosaics”, having 13 large a 1938 adobe, lent itself well to this
were not sure what to call him – Mr. scale mosaics and four smaller ones art. Imagery from San Jose Mission
Hope or maybe Sir? They settled for created for homes; the average tiles were the inspiration for these
“Pop”! size: 8-1/2’x 21’. John and Bette murals and for the stained-glass
have designed and built seven of
They are both very talented artists. these and restored several others, window hanging in their home.
Daniel has passed his love for art including a complete rebuild of ART is a part of HEART. John
on to his three children. Dylan is the one for Covenant Hospital, believes that art heals hearts, gives
a producing artist, wood worker, Levelland. hope, and brightens lives. True Art
restorer, and designer. Dylan and comes from God; John strives to let
his wife, Bathu (pronounced Bada), It was John’s South Plains College his love for God shine through him
have their own business, Keane Art teacher, Burl Cole, who and his art.
Restoration and Design. Both boys inspired John more than any
live in the Austin area. While they other person. Burl saw John’s
are John’s pride and joy, the fact that potential as a teacher, despite his Ed. Note:
they love our Lord Jesus and serve incredible shyness, and led him John and Bette also operate The Hope
Him is the true joy he feels for them into that awesome profession. Burl House Bed and Breakfast in Levelland,
and their families. became John’s mentor, best friend,
arrowhead-hunting pal, prayer a charming old farmhouse built in
John is a painter, lithographer, partner and fellow artist. Burl 1946, creatively and uniquely decorated
potter, sculptor, metal artist, taught John the art of mosaics and by the artistic couple.
muralist, mosaic artist, stained encouraged Dr. Gary McDaniel, the
glass artist, sign painter, and President of SPC, to commission For reservations, call 1-866-313-HOPE
photographer. He is probably best him to create the ‘New Morning’ (4673) or (806) 894-4062 or email
known for his large, outdoor, glass mosaic on campus. johnhope58@gmail.com.
tile mosaics. Levelland is known

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