ABOUT THE ARTIST: Jack was born in Chicago, and discovered art at a very young age. He spent a lot of time when he was young at The Chicago Art Institute, studying the masters and sketching ideas. He was fifteen when his family moved from Chicago to Colorado, where he discovered the beauty of the Rocky Mountains, and their surroundings. His love for the mountains, Aspen trees, wildlife and the western lifestyle is quite evident in his paintings. He has become well known for his realistic style of painting! His family traveled by train many times when he was young, and he grew a fondness for them. It wasn’t until much later in his career that he decided to include them in his artwork. Being a mostly self taught artist, he says “ I have had to work very diligently to elevate my work to it’s current level, and I am nowhere near where I would like to be as an artist. I have been an artist for over thirty five years, and I love it as much today as I did when I started.” SHOWS: Been juried into The Oil Painters of America (OPA) national art show. Juried into The Western Spirit Art and Sale (in Cheyenne Wy) for 23 years. The National Western Stock Show (in Denver Co) Invitational Art Show for 19 years. Juried into The Richard Schmid Art Show and sale in northern Colorado , for 3 yrs until It’s demise. Juried into The Mountain Oyster Club Art Show. (in Tucson Az) AWARDS: Have won 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and a number of Best of Show honors, but he says his favorite Award is, (which he has won many) is The Peoples Choice Award, because it’s awarded by the people.