American painter known for his visually stimulating oil and pastel landscapes. Born in Ohio, Basham received his B.F.A and M.F.A from Kent State University. After teaching painting for almost a decade, he retired to focus on his own paintings. He takes inspiration from the surrounding landscape, focusing on the energy and impact of light on a landscape. His work captures dramatic and compelling moments over the farmlands of the midwest and lowlands of the South Carolina.