1970s John Yato Noted Ca Artist, Original Watercolor, Cannery Row, Framed

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Vintage original watercolor by noted Japanese/American artist, John Yato. Image size 14 x 20, signed lower left. Good condition but … Read more Vintage original watercolor by noted Japanese/American artist, John Yato. Image size 14 x 20, signed lower left. Good condition but needs a new mat.

John Yato, watercolor painter, was born within sight of Mount Fuji, Japan, on May 13, 1950. At the age of nine he moved to the United States with his family.

John worked as a designer and illustrator for sixteen years. Stylistically, he is a very versatile artist, perhaps best known for the realistic style of his California landmark paintings….usually done in watercolor.
John's works are included in the collections of: Gregory Peck, Betty White, Simon and Simon TV show, Major Dad TV show, President L. Johnson, Vice Admiral Robert K. Kihune, the Mayor of Yokohama, Japan, the Mayor of Mexico City, and TV host Pat Brown. His works have also hung in many well known U.S. Navy ships; such as The Battleship USS Missouri, Carrier USS Constellation, Carrier USS Kitty Hawk, Carrier USS Independence, and many others.

John Yato has had many one man shows, taught watercolor painting, and has done numerous demonstrations throughout San Diego and Southern California. See less