John Samson was born in 1941 to Colin and Lydia Samson. The eldest of three children, following John was his sister Jean, and brother Harry. John was raised in Lanarkshire Scotland and the Highlands were the ideal setting for an active boy. John could be found spending all his time in the great outdoors or helping his father in the family's Parakeet aviary. John's father Colin was involved in many avian societies and the family was well known for their championship birds.
John's talent was first recognized at the early age when he was asked to sit in front of an accomplished panel of Art professors, and produce a unique painting. At the close of the competition he was awarded with a scholarship to the world-renowned Glasgow School of Art, and the panel was astounded for at his interpretation of Jesus, the Good Shepherd.

He then went on to marry his lovely wife Linda and have two children David and Gillian. John has an extensive background in commercial art, he is most known for a label design for William Younger's Beer. John also has had a successful career in engineering, spanning over more than four decades.Combine all three and an artistic style has emerged with a natural precision that is esthetically unique, and visually captivating.

John and his family left the United Kingdom and arrived in America on business in 2001.After several years of extensive travel of the United Sates, John has decided Sarasota Florida is the place for retirement from business, and the ideal environment to start a new chapter in life.

John is dedicating his golden years to his passion of painting, and has been inspired by the flora and fauna of Florida's tropical setting. He has been particularly moved to capture the vast array of birds which takes him back to his early years as a young boy spending time with his father. John Samson's works are displayed around the world in Private Estates, Homes, and in Commercial Businesses.

Galleries

Sheldon fine art gallery Naples Fl

Sheldon Fine art gallery Newport RI

The Nantucket Stock Exchange Gallery Nantucket Island Ma.

Sarasota Interior Design Group in the Theater & Arts district, Downtown Sarasota Fl.

Local Shows & Personal Website