John Lawson

John Lawson is a visual artist who is interested in capturing the human experience on all its various levels. It can be seen in his stunning portraiture or his powerful representation of the human figure. He is relentlessly in pursuit of the essence of the human condition.

John is a native of North Carolina. He has resided in Bridgeport Connecticut for the past thirty years.

Now a Bridgeport, Connecticut resident, John's work has been seen through out the tri-state area. He also receives a great deal of satisfactions serving in a mentorship capacity for others, conducting workshops and providing art instruction for the young and old alike.

He received his BFA from Syracuse University. John's work has been collected by institutions, private collectors, churches and homes throughout the east coast. John is a member of The Stratford Art Guild. The Connecticut Pastel Society, The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield and The Fairfield Arts Council. He also serves as a committee member of The Fairfield Council Community Foundation. John actively serves on the Bridgeport Arts Cultural Council.

John serves in a mentorship capacity to others who seek to grow artistically. He provides art instruction, training and workshops in the Fairfield County area. He is committed to promoting the arts in his local community. He believes strongly that the art serves to improve the quality of our lives.