John McKinstry: A Cornish Landscape Painter Forged in the Sixties Born in Hertfordshire, England, in 1966, John McKinstry’s artistic journey began to take shape amidst the vibrant cultural shifts of the late 20th century. While his early life unfolded within the familiar landscapes of the British Midlands, a restless spirit and an innate fascination with the natural world ultimately led him to Cornwall, where he now resides and draws…