John Lasater is an impressionist painter living in Northwest Arkansas. John worked for 13 years as a designer, illustrator and art director, so it was a natural transition ten years ago to begin creating meaningful images with paint. Looking at his artwork, you will hopefully sense goodness, simplicity, peace, honesty and intrigue. John’s honors include two Best of Show awards in 2009, and inclusion in several major shows such as the Oil Painters of America, the Richard Schmid Fine Art Auction, and the Fine Art Connoisseur Publisher’s Invitational Retreat. John is also involved in promoting the arts having judged several local competitions and one national competition. Recently he cofounded an artists association which originated a successful outdoor painting event in Northwest Arkansas. John's art education includes workshops with nationally known artists C.W. Mundy, Carolyn Anderson, John Budicin, and Todd Williams.