LPAPA Signature Artist John Budicin
San Bernardino, California
JohnBudicin.com
Born in Italy, John Budicin moved to California at the age of 11, where he went to college, and continues to live today. After several years as a commercial artist and freelance illustrator, he took the opportunity to pursue his dream of becoming a plein air artist when his employer moved out of state. He loves to paint directly from nature so he paints outdoors almost every day. In addition to being a dedicated painter, he spends several weeks each year teaching workshops all around the US, and taught a workshop in Umbria and Tuscany, Italy.
19th Annual “Less is More” 1st Place Award – July 2025
Featured Signature Artist – July 2024
23rd Annual Laguna Plein Air Invitational Artist – October 2021
17th Annual “Best of Plein Air” 1st Place Award – March 2021
LPAPA’s Lifetime Achievement Award – 21st Annual Laguna Plein Air Invitational – October 2019
The Randy Higbee Gallery Award – Laguna Plein Air Invitational – October 2018
1st Place Award – LPAPA’s 10th Annual Less is More – March 2016
