Artist Biography
John Paul Strain
Historical Artist
American artist John Paul Strain captures the color, drama, and history of the Civil War with a vivid realism that is unique among the nation’s top-ranking historical artists. His book, “A Witness to the Civil War” released in November 2002 is a best seller for his publisher and is currently on its second printing. The book is unusual among art books in that it is written by the artist. Scholastic Resources purchased over 3 thousand copies of the edition for school libraries across the country.
Recently John Paul Strain was invited to make a one hour appearance on the national television program “ Washington Journal” on C-Span, where he fielded questions about his art and history. Strain’s paintings have helped to raise funds for many historical restoration projects and battlefield preservation organizations. The National Park Service have used his images in their publications and at battlefield sites. A number of historical private institutions have also featured his work such as JEB Stuart’s home and estate.
Mr. Strain’s limited edition prints are highly acclaimed and sought after by collectors who prize his studies of Lee, Jackson, Forrest and other Civil War Leaders, as well as scenes of conflict and pageantry. He is the first historical artist to offer his works using the Giclée process on canvas, which have become an immediate success. The reproductions of his work have won numerous 1st place awards and “Best of Show” honors, such as the PICA Awards, The Printing Industry of the Carolinas Inc.
His distinctive artistic style, which combines bright colors and contrasting shadows, and his devotion to historic authenticity, and conservative edition sizes have made his work well known and avidly collected throughout the world of historical art.
John Paul Strain at a local Civil War
reenactment
John Paul Strain is an avid SCUBA diver
John Paul Strain at 5 years old in
Nashville, TN
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