While still in his teens, Baxter was invited to spend academic break time at the New England studio of Master Illustrator, Norman Rockwell, observing and studying process and technique.

Later, at Southern Methodist University, he studied advanced painting with Jerry Bywaters, a founder of the famous "Dallas Four," a pace-setting group of Southwestern artists with a dramatic and theatrical style, which Baxter says made a lasting impression on his many choices of diverse subjects and styles.

At SMU, Cash Baxter added more awards to his already impressive list, and was given two "single artist" shows at The Shuttles Gallery in Dallas. He also became the assistant to Mr. Bywaters in teaching Freshman Painting at the University.

Baxter's works hang in galleries and private collections in Arizona, California, Indiana, Illinois, Florida, Nevada, New York, Texas, Germany, Scotland and South Africa.

Cash Baxter is a resident of Palm Desert, California, where he continues to win prizes and important representation in Los Angeles and the South Bay area. He is the former President of the largest support group of the Palos Verdes Art Center, and was Adjunct Professor of Art History and Critical Thinking in the Arts; as well as being an Art Patron, a member of The Exhibition Committee and the Business Council.

When scheduling permits, Baxter joins forces for lively sessions in seascape painting with his good friend and fellow painter, Master Teacher, E. John Robinson, in the rugged area of Northern California near Mendocino.

This multi-faceted man and his wife are the parents of a married son and daughter. Mr Baxter is also an Internationally-known theatrical producer and director from Broadway to Japan. As an artist, he continues to delight collectors with his original paintings and custom giclée reproductions.