John P. Lasater IV

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Siloam Springs, AR

As a representational painter, my catalysts are nature, perception and art history. I am drawn first to the formal aspects of what is observed; characteristics like the shape of a shadow, the colors of a form, or the wonder of visibility itself. This drives me to deeper observation so that, as George Inness urged, I “see, and not think I see.” It's wonderful to spend a portion of my time giving back, and I hope to continue inspiring through writing and teaching; and more importantly, through a life dedicated to artistry.

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. 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 my 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.

Associations

  • Laguna Plein Air Painters Association – Signature Member

  • Outdoor Painters Society – Master Signature Member

  • Oil Painters of America

Awards

2019 "1ST PLACE", Door County Plein Air Festival, Wisconsin, 2019 "Top 100", BP Portrait Award. 2018 “2ND PLACE”, Door County Plein Air Festival, Wisconsin (Judge: C.W. Mundy), 2017 “BEST OF SHOW”, Plein Air Southwest Salon, Dallas, Texas (Judge: Kenn Backhaus), 2017 “Spirit of Atlanta (Top 3)”, Olmsted Plein Air Invitational, Atlanta, Georgia , 2016 “BEST OF SHOW” and “ARTISTS’ CHOICE”, Easels in Frederick, Maryland. 2016 “ARTISTS’ CHOICE” and “COLLECTORS’ CHOICE”, Maui Plein Air Invitational, HI. 2015 “BEST OF SHOW”, Sedona Plein Air Festival, Arizona (Judge: Randall Sexton). 2015 “1ST PLACE”, Door County Plein Air Festival, Wisconsin (Judge: Lori Putnam). 2015 “1ST PLACE” and “ARTISTS’ CHOICE”, Plein Air Rockies, Estes Park, Colorado. 2015 “Best of Show”, Rice Gallery Juried Plein Air Gallery Exhibition, Kansas City. 2015 “2ND PLACE”, Telluride Plein Air, Colorado.

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Publications

  • Western Art Collector, Collector's Focus, March 2020, pg. 148

  • Plein Air Podcast Interview with Eric Rhoads, April 2019

  • Aeqai, December 2, 2018, Plein Air: Art Made Outdoors

  • The Art of Plein Air Painting, 2017, by M. Stephen Doherty

  • Plein Air Magazine (Online Edition), December 2016, Finding Direction in Historic Masterpieces

  • Lines and Colors Blog, December 2016, John P. Lasater

  • Sankofa Review, October 2016, Honest Strokes of John Lasater

  • Parka Blogs, February 2016, Art Tools of John Lasater

  • In The Artist Studio, January 2016, Ask the Expert…John Lasater IV

  • Southwest Art, June 2015, “Connecting with Beauty”, Artist Profile

  • Plein Air Magazine, Oct/Nov 2014, “Sharing the Plein Air Journey”, Artist Profile

  • Artists Helping Artists Podcast, August 2014, A Conversation with Artist John Lasater

Website:  https://www.lasaterart.com/

Lillian Ansley