Born and raised in Houston, Texas, John P. Lasater IV is an award-winning artist who now lives, paints and teaches in Siloam Springs, located in the beautiful hills of Northwest Arkansas. Lasater, once known for his impressionistic style and bravado brushwork, has recently evolved under the mentorship of Jerusalem Master, Israel Hershberg, as well as from his travels to Italy and in depth historical and experimental self-studies. His recent works have matured to a quieter, more thought out and simplistic approach, giving himself more time and focus on each painting.
Lasater has been a main figure on the plein air scene for several years, considered by many to be one of the best in the genre in American outdoor painting. He has won many awards including Best of show twice in Easels in Frederick, Best of Show twice in the Plein Air Southwest Salon, and Best of Show in Plein Air Rockies just to name a few. Most recently Lasater has taken to his studio where he is creating more calculated and ambitious works, and although outdoor painting will likely always hold an important place in his process, he believes these new studio works to be the next step for him in his trek to wherever he is going.
John P. Lasater IV developed a love for art working as a designer and illustrator for Hallmark Cards. His honors include top awards in national plein air invitationals (Maui Plein Air, Door County Plein Air, Easels in Fredrick, Sedona Plein Air, Plein Air Rockies, Telluride Plein Air, Plein Air Southwest), signature memberships in Laguna Plein Air Painters Association and Outdoor Painters Society, an award of excellence from the Oil Painters of America national exhibition, and feature articles in Southwest Art and Plein Air Magazine. He also served as a speaker and demonstrator for the 2015 Plein Air Convention and the 2016/17 Plein Air South Conventions.
“I make simple visual statements with my artwork, regardless of the subject matter. Simplicity is peaceful, and reinforces the blessing of our existence. Through the medium of oil paint, I have a language for my gratitude.” —John
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