About the Artist

John Lautermilch is a native of St. Louis, Missouri. His interest in art began in early childhood, and by the age of eight, he began painting. John won his first art show while still in elementary school, and by the time he was in high school, his art was being displayed and sold in local restaurants.

After high school, John attended the School of Fine Arts at Washington University on a scholarship. The year he graduated, his work was accepted by the St. Louis Art Museum for exhibit in their annual show.

Throughout his career, John has won numerous awards and prizes in various art shows. He has also done many commissioned works both for individual collectors and institutions, including a series of paintings for a Lutheran organization in St. Louis. He held an exhibit of water lily paintings at the Missouri Botanical Garden.

Artist's Statement

I am fascinated by the color, light patterns, and variety found in nature – particularly with respect to water lilies.

One can spend a life time and never come close to capturing the beauty and tranquility found in the natural world. I feel blessed to have the time to look so deeply into the life around me and hope to share that feeling with you through my paintings.

Bio

St. Louis, Missouri, November 19, 1938

Education:  Washington University School of Fine Arts

Gallery: Componere Gallery of Art, 1990 - to present

Exhibits

Componere Gallery of Art, "Nature’s Expressions", May 2011

Componere Gallery of Art, "Impressions", May 2010

Componere Gallery of Art, 'Missouri Gardens", May 2009

Componere Gallery of Art, "Let Their Be Light", May 2008

Componere Gallery of Art, "Expressions From The Garden", May 2007

Componere Gallery of Art, "Tranquil Perceptions", March 2006

Componere Gallery of Art, "Nature on Canvas", April 2005

St. Louis Botanical Gardens ,"Water Lilies", July 2004

Componere Gallery of Art, "The Play Of Light In Realism", July 2004

Florissant Civic Center, October 1991

Art Fairs

Brush Art Fair, Colorado, 7th & 8th Annual, 2001 -2002

Commissions

Lutheran Senior Services, 5 murals, 2001-02

Updated: 2011.04.25

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