“As I step in front of my easel, I make every effort to elevate my painting to art.” So says landscape painter John Burton, who has traveled the world and captured its natural beauty with remarkable skill. He is quick to point out, however, that his artistic talent is the result of dedication and determination.

“I think part of any success I have enjoyed in painting has been from working extremely hard at the craft of painting; for example drawing, observation skills, color theory, composition, and design,” he says.

John Burton (California)

Dallas Divide
Oil
16″ x 20″
“Recently I had the opportunity to paint the area around Ralph Lauren’s ranch in Colorado. The beauty of these mountains is why I paint. Words cannot do them justice.”

John Burton (California)

Majestic
Oil
20″ x 16″
“This spring I had the incredible experience of witnessing the San Juan Mountains for the first time. It snowed the day before, so the conditions were absolutely perfect.”