TENNESSEE
ART EDUCATION: Associate’s degree in commercial art from the Nossi College of Art, Nashville, TN. I was Dawn Whitelaw’s studio assistant for four years. I have also studied with Michael Shane Neal, Anthony Ryder, and Roger Dale Brown.
STYLE: Realism.
INSPIRATION FOR YOUR WINNING PAINTING: Photographs from the first moon landing.
SECOND-CHOICE CAREER: I started making PanelRoo wet-panel carriers in 2008. Handcrafting them led to an interest in woodworking. I have always liked antique furniture and would like to learn more about making fine furniture.
CREATIVE SPARK: I draw inspiration from everywhere—movies, music, memories, and everyday life—and I often visit antique stores looking for vintage toys to paint.
ONE THING MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU: I’m pretty straightforward. I don’t think I have any secrets.
BIGGEST FEAR: Not reaching my potential.
PET PEEVE: Ego. The best artists I have ever met have always been very humble.
FUTURE GOALS: To continue to sharpen my skills as a painter. As a short-term goal, I would like to push my comfort zone and participate in more plein-air festivals.
PRICE RANGE: $300 to $2,000.
REPRESENTATION: Richland Fine Art, Nashville, TN; The Gallery, Chattanooga, TN; www.jasondanieljackson.com.
Featured in September 2011.
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