John Roush is a Kansas native who now makes his home in Buckner , Missouri . He often travels back to his home state to paint “en plein air” and gather reference photos for his studio paintings. His portfolio of oils and pastels of the Midwest landscape is supplemented with scenes of the Maine coast.

Roush, whose paintings are in private and corporate collections from coast to coast, has been winning increasing national attention and acclaim for his realistic paintings during the past 10 years. He recently was elected to “Master” status in the Pastel Society of America and “Fellow” membership in the American Artists Professional League. He holds memberships in the Oil Painters of America, Audubon Artists and Allied Artists of America. His work has been shown in exhibits throughout the United States, and has been published in feature articles in the Pastel Journal and The Artists magazines.

Gary Ozias
Gary Ozias was born in Kansas City, Missouri , and raised in Massachusetts . He has lived and worked in Downs , Kansas , since graduating from Worcester State College ( Massachusetts ). Ozias’ work has been strongly influenced by his father, Stanley Ozias, who was one of the foremost engravers in the United States . During the past several years Ozias has quickly established himself as a popular regional painter with a long list of awards to his credit. He is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America, the Oil Painters of America , and is a Master Pastelist in the MidAmerica Pastel Society. His work is prized by collectors throughout the country.