John Lautermilch
Acrylic Paintings
John Lautermilch is a native of St. Louis, Missouri. His interest in art began in early childhood – he knew he wanted to be an artist by the time he was five years old and began painting at the age of eight. He won his first art show while in elementary school, and by the time he was in high school, his art was being displayed and sold in local restaurants.
John then attended the School of Fine Arts at Washington University. The year he graduated, his work was accepted by the St. Louis Art Museum for exhibit in one of its annual shows.
Throughout his career, John has won a number of awards in art shows around the St. Louis area. He has also done many commissioned works both for individual collectors and institutions, including a series of paintings for Lutheran Senior Services in St. Louis. In 2003, he held an exhibit of water lily paintings at the Missouri Botanical Garden. His current exhibit at Componere Gallery of Art was inspired by the water lilies at Tower Grove Park. He has had the good fortune of being able to visit the park during different seasons and at different times of day, allowing him to observe the many subtle changes in color, light, and shadow the water lilies undergo.
Artist Statement:
I am fascinated by the variety of color and light patterns in nature–particularly with respect to water lilies. One can spend a lifetime trying but will never fully capture the beauty 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.
Acrylic Paintings
John Lautermilch is a native of St. Louis, Missouri. His interest in art began in early childhood – he knew he wanted to be an artist by the time he was five years old and began painting at the age of eight. He won his first art show while in elementary school, and by the time he was in high school, his art was being displayed and sold in local restaurants.
John then attended the School of Fine Arts at Washington University. The year he graduated, his work was accepted by the St. Louis Art Museum for exhibit in one of its annual shows.
Throughout his career, John has won a number of awards in art shows around the St. Louis area. He has also done many commissioned works both for individual collectors and institutions, including a series of paintings for Lutheran Senior Services in St. Louis. In 2003, he held an exhibit of water lily paintings at the Missouri Botanical Garden. His current exhibit at Componere Gallery of Art was inspired by the water lilies at Tower Grove Park. He has had the good fortune of being able to visit the park during different seasons and at different times of day, allowing him to observe the many subtle changes in color, light, and shadow the water lilies undergo.
Artist Statement:
I am fascinated by the variety of color and light patterns in nature–particularly with respect to water lilies. One can spend a lifetime trying but will never fully capture the beauty 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.