Biography

Jeff was born in Boone, North Carolina. He found a passion for art at a very young age and pursued it throughout his school years, winning numerous awards for his work. Following high school graduation, Jeff was invited to apprentice with internationally known fresco painter, Ben Long, and soon after, was accepted to The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia.

After returning to Boone, Jeff's focus shifted to other studies at Appalachian State University as making a living took precedence.  

For most of the years that followed, Jeff balanced what became a career in technology with his love of art and continued to produce and show work.

In 2020, Jeff decided to leave the business world to pursue art full time.

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Jeff’s work has been shown in various galleries in North Carolina and is in numerous private collections, including that of the North Carolina Governor’s Mansion.  

 

Jeff lives with his wife, Jen, in Durham, North Carolina and is a member of the Durham Art Guild.

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