A fourth generation San Franciscan, John Bucklin has been painting, drawing and sculpting since he was a young age. Trained in the classical tradition at the Florence Academy of Art, he continued his studies in New York City, earning a BFA from the School of Visual Arts. His work has been shown in Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco and in Serena & Lily stores across the country. He also exhibited his work at the SFMOMA Artists Gallery. He lives and works in San Rafael, CA.

A lover of the outdoors, he finds inspiration from his wilderness travels. Capturing the wonders of nature, he sees beauty everywhere- rivers, oceans, deserts, sunsets, mountains- and also in simple objects like river rocks and wildflowers. He loves the unknown possibilities and physical challenges he experiences outdoors, whether he’s hiking to 14,000 ft. on Mount Shasta, or rafting the Grand Canyon. “All these adventures push me further, and are a metaphor for my creative process.”