February 21, 2007

John's latest painting "Wet Way - Washington's Choice" is now on the website in the Historical Vignettes gallery. This painting was one of John's entries in the Masters of the American West show held by the Autry National Center in Burbank, Ca. His other entries were "Water Song" and "Fresh Sign - Right There - Braddock's Trace." "Wet Way - Washington's Choice" is being used by the Autry Center on the large banner it put on the front of the building announcing the show.

October 19, 2006

Five of John's recent paintings have been added to the website. They are "Water Song" and "These Arrows Are Cherokee" in the Historical Vignettes gallery, "French Creek 1753, Half King and Christopher Gist" in the Historical Actual Events gallery, and "Woods Wise" and "A Glimpse of Red" in the Historical Portraiture gallery.

June 1, 2006

John has recently finished a new painting, "Eye of the Hawk." If accepted, this painting will become John's entry in the Oil Painters of America Eastern Regional Show to be held in Richmond, Virginia, this fall.

May 20, 2006

John is pleased to announce that he was recently accepted into membership in the Oil Painters of America. This organization conducts juried competitions, both regional and national, to allow exceptional artists producing works in the traditional, representational style.

January 12, 2006

One new painting "Coming To Trade" has been added to the site. The Shows page has been updated with information about upcoming shows where you can see John's paintings.

December 15, 2005 - "How Many Beaver?" is Magazine Cover

"The Artists Magazine" has chosen "How Many Beaver?" for the cover of its December, 2005 issue. The painting was selected as the first place winner in the magazine's portrait contest from 4,000 entries. The December issue also contains a feature article about John and his artwork. Click on the image below to go to that issue on the magazine's website.




December 15, 2005 - "How Many Beaver?" on Cover of "Muzzleloader" Magazine

"How Many Beaver?" is the cover for the November - December 2005 issue of "Muzzleloader" magazine. Click on the image below to go to the magazine's website.




December 1, 2005 - Christmas Card Announced
John has announced that "Sounds of Silence" is his 2005 Christmas Card. John wishes you and yours Happy Holidays.

October 18, 2005 - New Paintings Added
Two new paintings, "Discovered" and "Distant Echo" were added to the Historical Vignettes gallery.

One new painting, "Correspondence From Colonel Washington" was added to the Historical Portraits gallery.

August 20, 2005 - "How Many Beaver?" Wins Contest
John is very pleased to announce that his painting "How Many Beaver?" was awarded First Prize in the Portrait category of a contest conducted by "The Artist's Magazine." There were 4,000 entries in the category.


August 20, 2005 - More Paintings Added
There are eight new paintings in the Historical Vignettes gallery. They are the first paintings you will see in the gallery. Please take a look at them. We have also corrected the print availability information for the paintigs.


August 13, 2005 - New Paintings Added
There are six new paintings in the Historical Vignettes gallery and two in the Historical Portraits gallery. They are the first paintings you will see in those galleries. Please check them out.


June 8, 2005 - New Shows Page
Take a look at the new Shows page. There you will find a current list of shows and other events where John will be displaying his work and you can speak with him.


John Buxton
4584 Sylvan Drive
Allison Park, PA 15101
Phone/Fax 412-486-6588
john@buxtonart.com
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