Postgraduate Diploma (Painting)

At the Royal Academy Schools Jon became acquainted with the following students, who remained close friends for the rest of his life. Sophie Knight, Michael Corkrey, Richard Mosek and Rory McShane.

From 1987 Jon also led the student union at the RA. He was a popular and often seen member of the academy, no wonder, he often slept in a small work tent in green park nearby .