John Buxton

John was born and raised in the small town of Oxford, NC. From childhood, he excelled at drawing and painting. After two years of general college in his home state, he traveled to Los Angeles to earn his BPA degree in illustration from the Art Center College of Design. John was a successful illustrator for 31 years, and in 1983, he formed John Buxton Illustration, Inc. One of his clients was the National Geographic Society, where John developed a fascination with their dedication to documentation and research, insuring that all artwork was as correct as possible. This impressed on him the realization that most of his adverting illustration had been "throw away art" and perhaps there was another type of art that may be held in higher regard.

Buxton's historical images of the 18th century depicting scenes from the birth of our Nation, allowing "witness" to momentous events or experiencing everyday life on the frontier allows American history to come to life. His compassion and enthusiasm for historical accuracy has propelled him to great heights of recognition. Numerous museums and historical sites permanently display his extensively researched paintings. “Through extensive research I recreate actual historical events or historical everyday life. It is my attempt to open a window on our heritage,” John writes of his work.

ABRAHAM LINCOLN by John Buxton	AUGUST 8 1780: ENGAGING THE SHAWNEE VILLAGE by John Buxton	BREAKING CAMP AT TURTLE CREEK by John Buxton
COMING TO TRADE by John Buxton	DAUGHTERS TOUCH by John Buxton	FATHERLY ADVICE by John Buxton
FOUNDING FATHERS: THE DECLARATION COMMITTEE by John Buxton	GOD´S GIFT by John Buxton	HE RETURNS VICTORIOUS - 1783 by John Buxton
HIGH PLACE by John Buxton	KINSMAN TO THE SHAWNEE by John Buxton	NO SIGN OF HOSTILES by John Buxton
ONCE UPON A TIME by John Buxton	ROGERS RANGERS TOWARD TICONDEROGA 1759 by John Buxton	THE FORDING PLACE by John Buxton
THE HELPING HAND by John Buxton	WASHINGTON'S CROSSING 1753 by John Buxton