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Artist's Statement
Jeff Ward is a talented artist with a powerful understanding of traditional painting. Born in Idaho, Ward gained an early appreciation for art, primarily through the western landscape. Influenced, while in his youth, by the local galleries in Wyoming, and Utah, Jeff’s love of art flourished in relation to his love of the Rocky Mountain outdoors. After studying under renown wildlife artist, Leon Parson, the decision to focus solely on art became an easy one. Ward excelled quickly at Ricks College under Parson and other local Masters, separating himself from his peers through his dedication and work ethic. He soon moved to California after his acceptance into the Art Center College of Design.
Jeff crowned his hard work and effort there by graduating Valedictorian of his class with a record breaking grade point average. Though involved in freelance illustration as a storyboard artist, Ward has focused his efforts primarily within the California Plein Aire arena. He hopes to share his knowledge, and continue to bring enjoyment to others through the lifelong study of traditional painting.
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