Originally recorded in 1988 on the small Scarlet record label, The Painter debuted John Boswell's softly romantic solo piano stylings to a small but dedicated following of fans. Tracks like "Child's Eyes" and "James and the Giant Peach" introduce the grace and sincerity that would become the hallmark of his later recordings. Remastered and repackaged in 1994 by new age label Hearts of Space, The Painter enhances the portrait of John Boswell as an evocative pianist.