This biography from the Archives of AskART:
|  John Clayton is a Plein-Air painter who lives in Provincetown, Massachusetts (2008). It is here where he finds much of his inspiration. While Clayton was studying at the Art Students League in New York he and a friend decided to visit Cape Cod. John felt instantly at home. His love affair with the place, its fascinating light, unique landscape and creative people are often represented in his work.
While in New York, John won several awards including, Mrs. Roberts Forbes Scholarship, The Arthur & Melville Phillips Scholarship, and an honorable
mention from the Academy of Fine Art Students Exhibition in 1998. "It was great to have had the experience studying in New York but Provincetown was the place where I was able to put color together and really learn about seeing nature."
Clayton was given a rare opportunity by Lois Griffel the Director of the Cape Cod School of Art to monitor and study at the historic studio. The Cape Cod School of Art gave him the opportunity to study with great teachers including, Cedric and Joanette Egeli, Hilda Neily , Robert Longely and Lois Griffel. During this tenure he absorbed many crucial elements of Plein Air painting. "In my paintings I am forever exploring nature, its constant changes and the objects that dwell within it ."
John Clayton was one of eight artists selected to exhibit at the 1998 Emerging Artists Exhibition at the Provincetown Art Association and Museum (PAMM). His solo shows include The Fan Gallery in Philadelphia 2004 and 2005, William Scott Gallery 2002-2006 and several PAMM Members Juried Exhibitions.
John Clayton has written articles and conducted interviews for both LIP ( Life in Provincetown), and Provincetown Arts Magazine. In 2008, John was involved in a PTV (Provincetown Television) series in which he discussed art with Provincetown's finest painters. In the style of "The Actor's Studio," John interviewed dozens of artists such as Jim Peters, Dan Rupe, Simie Maryles, Ciro Cozzi, Hilda Neily, T.J. Walton, Joan Cobb Marsh, Robert Cardinal, and others.
Provided by Daniel Clayton, artist's father.
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