Fine Art · Ventura, California

John Benscoter is a Ventura, California based artist whose work spans impressionistic watercolors, realistic oil paintings, subtle jewelry pieces, and large mixed media abstracts. Born in Nebraska in 1948, his journey through Southern California surf culture, service in Vietnam, and decades of formal and self-directed study have shaped a style that is unmistakably his own.
Learn MoreApril 12, 2026
Downtown Ventura
Join John for the spring Ventura Art Walk, featuring new maritime pieces and abstracts.
May 3-4, 2026
Channel Islands Harbor
A two-day outdoor show featuring local coastal artists. John will have originals and small works available.
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