LPAPA Signature Artist John Lasater
Siloam Springs, Arkansas
LasaterArt.com

John Lasater developed a love for art working as a designer and illustrator for a division of Hallmark Cards. Fine art was a natural transition after years of study and practice. John now paints full time, both from his studio in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, and on the road painting “en plein air”.  He also teaches workshops in venues around the United States and internationally.

Honorable Mention Award Winner – LPAPA’s 12th Annual Best of Plein Air – June 2016

LPAPA Signature Artist Jason Sacran
Fort Smith, Arkansas
JasonSacran.com

Jason Sacran is an award winning artist with a BFA in painting from Tennessee Tech University. Jason was the curator for the Fort Smith Art Center for almost three years. In 2010 Jason became a full-time artist/painter, and part-time instructor for the University of Arkansas Fort Smith. Although known for his figurative and portrait work, Jason is quickly rising as a top plein air painter, and considers plein air one of, if not his favorite subject.

Honorable Mention & People’s Choice Award Winner – LPAPA’s Town & Country – January 2019
LPAPA’s Award of Excellence – Laguna Plein Air Invitational – October 2017
Honorable Mention Award – LPAPA’s 13th Annual Best of Plein Air – June 2017