Jon holds an MFA from York University (2012), attended Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University (1991), and holds a BFA Mount Allison University (1998). He worked with Ingram Gallery in Toronto and exhibited his paintings in Los Angeles. Jon Claytor’s work ranges from oil painting and watercolour to filmmaking, and he recently became a comic-writer. Jon is a father to five children and, for him, being a father is the biggest part of being an artist. He is a co-founder of SappyFest, an independent music and arts festival and was a bartender and co-owner at Thunder & Lightning Ideas Ltd. Jon Claytor is a Maritime-based artist, painter, and writer. “Jon is always standing at the edge of a cliff, watching the waterfall plummet down and considering a leap… This book is beautiful and real and nail-biting.” - Phil Elverum, The Microphones Westray: The Long Way Home is a full-length drama by Chris ONeill and Ken Schwartz based on the book Calculated Risk by Dean Jobb. This is the story of a man who unpacks a difficult past, only to discover that even at his lowest point, he was never truly alone. In Take the Long Way Home, Claytor explores alcoholism, love, and family through heart-rending vignettes and expressive linework. A Mighty Long Way: My Journey to Justice at Little Rock Central High School Carlotta Walls LaNier, Lisa Frazier Page Random House Publishing Group, Biography & Autobiography - 336. He sorts through memories of his past, reconciling them with his present-and makes amends, seeks wisdom from wildlife, and learns the value of getting lost along the way. As Jon drives, he makes frequent stops to visit exes and children, old friends and new, and attends meetings to support his sobriety. When Jon sets out, he’s less than two years sober, he’s recently broken up with his girlfriend, and his mother has just revealed a startling family secret. But this story, like most, isn’t about the destination. His destination: an artist’s residency in Prince Rupert, where he planned to work on a graphic novel about his eight-week journey across Canada. In 2019, artist Jon Claytor said good-bye to the Maritimes and hit the road. A classic road trip memoir about love, family, and surprisingly conversational wildlife.
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