
Born in Hollywood California in 1955, Cosby was raised in the west. At an early age he began to draw and paint and was lucky enough to have been inspired by a grandmother who was an oil painter. "She would give me the paint, some brushes and a scrap of canvas and set me off to paint. This early experience took the fear out of creating a painting," said Cosby. Cosby started traveling at an early age. At 18 he was chosen as an advance man for the Executive Branch of the US Government, served under two Presidents and traveled the world. He met many interesting people and saw many things but what most interested him were the great works of art he encountered. "They haunted me and helped set the course for my career as a painter". After leaving the White House, Cosby rebuilt an old classic sailing sloop designed by Nathaniel Herrishoff. With a friend (who had dreams of being a writer) set sail up and down the eastern seaboard in the inland waterway for 3 years. Thus he began his art career. "Doing drawings of anything that moved me, things began to sell and my course was set," said Cosby.Upon his return to the California, Cosby began painting the sea and landscape of coastal California. With a strong gallery response, his success as a painter quickly followed. Cosby currently resides and maintains a studio in San Clemente CA. He works on location around the world and is represented by some of the finest galleries. Cosby was a founding board member of the prestigious “Laguna Plein Air Painters Association”, a Signature member of both Pleinair Painters of America and The California Art Club. He has served as an officer of these groups to help further the cause of Art. Cosby was also a founder of the Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational that was held at the Laguna Art Museum for thirteen years and is now in it's 19th year.
With his bold contemporary style John Cosby has captured the imagination of some very important collectors. His work can be found in many private, public and corporate collections around the world. With his bold contemporary style Cosby has captured the imagination of some very important collectors. His work can be found in many private, public and corporate collections around the world. Cosby is recognized internationally and VRFA Gallery is honored to represent his talent and fine art works. Commissions thru the gallery are available
With his bold contemporary style John Cosby has captured the imagination of some very important collectors. His work can be found in many private, public and corporate collections around the world. With his bold contemporary style Cosby has captured the imagination of some very important collectors. His work can be found in many private, public and corporate collections around the world. Cosby is recognized internationally and VRFA Gallery is honored to represent his talent and fine art works. Commissions thru the gallery are available

"Morning Mist"
18x24"
Oil
SOLD
18x24"
Oil
SOLD

"Crystal Light"
16x24"
Oil
$4,600
SOLD
16x24"
Oil
$4,600
SOLD




"Los Osos Farm"
12x20"
Oil
$3,400
SOLD
12x20"
Oil
$3,400
SOLD


"View from the Balcony"
16x24"
Oil
SOLD
16x24"
Oil
SOLD

John Cosby
"Quiet Cove"
18x24"
Oil
$4,800
Available
"Quiet Cove"
18x24"
Oil
$4,800
Available

"California Landscape"
16x20"
Oil
SOLD
16x20"
Oil
SOLD

"Cliffside Walk, Montage"
12x16"
Oil
$2,500
Available
12x16"
Oil
$2,500
Available

"Heisler Colors"
12x20"
Oil
SOLD
12x20"
Oil
SOLD

"The Lifeguard Tower, Laguna Beach"
18x24"
Oil
SOLD
18x24"
Oil
SOLD

"Rockledge View"
12x16"
Oil
$2,600
SOLD
12x16"
Oil
$2,600
SOLD

"A Little Sun"
16x12"
Oil
SOLD
16x12"
Oil
SOLD

"View from Rockpile, Laguna"
8x12"
Oil
SOLD
8x12"
Oil
SOLD