John Buxton

John Buxton Biography:
John Buxton grew up in Oxford, North Carolina, and began drawing from the moment his mother showed him how to hold the pencil. He received his degree from the Art Center School in Pasadena, California. John has lived near Pittsburgh since 1963, where he spent 31 years as a successful commercial illustrator. After working with the NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY, John began to sense a greater appreciation for his art, prints and posters. His close friend, Robert Griffing, suggested that maybe it was time to leave the commercial world of advertising and editorial illustration. Even so, it was a major step for John to venture into the world of historical art. But, the thrill of finally choosing for himself what he would paint was a powerful force.  >>click here for more