John Ahr divides his career between artistic exploration and arts education. His work as an artist explores the silly to the sublime in a variety of media to form a uniquely expressive hybrid. Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Ahr now lives in Southern California. He teaches jewelry design and jewelry fabrication courses in Los Angeles, California.

Ahr has worked as an artist and a designer for over 30 years. He has produced a wide variety of fine art and commercial work in both traditional and non-traditional materials. Ahr’s work has been exhibited in the United States as well as Europe and Japan. He is especially known for the skillful eclecticism of his jewelry and enamel work that often incorporates his photos. In 2003, Prof. Ahr designed the featured décor elements for HBO’s Emmy Awards and Golden Globes after parties.

In 2001, Ahr took a M.F.A. in metals from California State University, Long Beach. He has appeared on both the “Lifetime” and the “Do It Yourself” (DIY) networks where he has shared his knowledge of crafts.