John Baeder

John Baeder (born December 24, 1938) is an American painter closely associated with the photorealist movement. He is best known for his detailed paintings of American roadside diners and eateries. == Early life == John Baeder was born in 1938 in South Bend, Indiana, but was raised in Atlanta, Georgia. His interest in small towns across America began when he was young by photographing old cars and other relics with a Baby Brownie camera. While attending Auburn University in t…