John Rombough is a Chipewyan Dene artist known for his vibrant, flowing style that captures the spirit of the land, animals, and people of the North. Born in Sioux Lookout, Ontario, he was adopted at a young age and raised in Prince Edward Island by Carol and Lyall Rombough, who nurtured his early love for art and encouraged his creativity.

As a young adult, John began a personal journey to reconnect with his roots. He eventually found his biological father, Alfred Catholique, in the remote Dene community of Lutselk’e on the eastern shore of Great Slave Lake in the Northwest Territories. Embraced by his family and community, John chose to stay, immersing himself in the Dene language, culture, and traditional way of life.

His art evolved profoundly as he reconnected with his heritage. John's distinctive work blends bold lines, vivid colours, and symbolic imagery that reflect Dene teachings and a powerful connection to nature. His paintings carry messages of balance, respect, and spiritual awareness—rooted in ancestral knowledge and shaped by personal vision.

John is also a respected community leader and role model for Indigenous youth, offering workshops and mentorship across the North. His work has been featured in exhibitions across Canada, including the 2010 Olympic Games, and is held in private and public collections worldwide.

Through each canvas, John Rombough shares stories of cultural pride, resilience, and the enduring relationship between people and the land.

The World is your canvas™