John lautermilch biography

"I am deeply worried about the future of our oceans. It is clear that our current path is not sustainable. I think the more people are exposed to the endless beauty of the underwater world, the more likely they are to cherish it and want to preserve it."

— John Lautermilch

X-RAY MAG: Tell us about yourself, your background and how you became an artist.

JL: I knew I wanted to be an artist from the time I was five years old.

I was in love with the visual world, but I also enjoyed the compliments my drawings elicited from my parents and others. And so I continued to draw and paint throughout my childhood.

John lautermilch biography

I eventually went to a prominent university in the city of Saint Louis and studied art exclusively. My hope was to make a living as a non-commercial artist, but it was not meant to be. Therefore, I was compelled to take jobs in the commercial world, creating artwork for shoe advertisements, corporate publications, and children’s books