Born in St. Louis in 1941, John Barton is an Outsider Artist who turned a troubled upbringing into a fervent passion for art. His self-taught, emotionally-charged paintings often feature Biblical themes. Barton’s work is marked by its expressive technique, versatility, and symbolic elements. Inspired by dreams, he continues to create from his Illinois home studio. His paintings, represented by Galerie Bonheur, encapsulate resilience and powerful self-expression.