Art Brokerage: John Wilkins was born on June 27, 1927 at Kolar Gold Fields. He grew up in the ‘then’ Garden City of Bangalore,India, drawing inspiration from the picturesque landscape and the scenic beauty all around to sketch and paint. John Wilkins was a volatile and rebellious person. It has reflected in some of his works. Wilkins was a perfectionist and never believed in imitation or plagiarism. He was truly a versatile artist. His versatility manifested itself both in content and form. It won him instant recognition from art-lovers, collectors, art groups and advertising agencies. His skill in the field of advertisement brought him laurels, including national awards. Several well-known national and international companies, leading publishers, printers and advertisers commissioned him for visual designs, paintings and illustrations relating to their prestigious publications.