In his art, John Manson knows precisely where his heart belongs--to the great school of traditional Irish landscape painting. It is here during a lifetime of painting that John Manson pays homage to the great masters of this school J.H. Craig, M.C. Wilkes and of course Paul Henry. His Paintings capture the essence and character of the Irish landscape, his sense of colour and tone convey an atmosphere which is real and convincing and has won him many admirers worldwide.

John Manson grew up in Ballycastle on the Antrim coast in Northern Ireland. His paintings have been exhibited in major galleries throughout Ireland. His work can be found in many private collections.