The artist, John Yato, was born within sight of Mount Fuji, Japan. At the age of nine he moved to the United States with his family. John is one of the most popular, versatile artists in Southern California. "I utilize a variety of styles to capture everchanging scenes of life" says John. On his travels to many places in the world, he returns with many sketches recording his observations. His aim is to create works that will stand the test of time and raise watercolors to the highest level of the past masters. John's works are included in the collections of: Gregory Peck, Simon and Simon TV show, Major Dad TV show, President L. Johnson, Vice Admiral Robert K. Kihune, the Major of Yokohama, Japan, the mayor of Mexico City. His works are also hung in many of the 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.