Jeff George

A forty-plus year career as a professional illustrator, fine artist, and graphic designer makes for a very long biography. Below is a condensed version.

ABOUT:
Originally from Southern California, Jeff was raised in Redondo Beach before residing in various Los Angeles and Orange County locations.
1980- Began working as a professional illustrator in CA. (Freelance, with agents in LA and NYC)
1997- Began employment as a product illustrator/designer for Lakeshore Learning Materials. (CA.)
2017- Retired from Lakeshore Learning and moved to Las Vegas NV.
2022- Followed family to Boise ID.

EDUCATION:
Otis Parsons Art Institute and School of Design. (Los Angeles)

MAJOR ART ORGINAZATIONS:
2002- Joined the Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA)
2018- Joined the International Guild of Realism (IGOR)

AWARDS & RECOGNITION:
Dozens. Highlights include:
Society of Illustrators Gold Medals (L.A.) – 2
Colored Pencil Society of America awards - 20. (Includes 3 Best of Show Cippy Awards)
International Guild of Realism – 3

EXHIBITS: Dozens. Top locations include: 
Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Santa Fe, Seattle, Atlanta, Washington DC, Alexandria VA
 

BOOKS & PUBLICATIONS:
The Artist’s Magazine, American Artist, American Artist Drawing Magazine, Southwest Art Magazine, International Artists Magazine, The CPSA Signature Showcase Book, The Colored Pencil Artist’s Drawing Bible, Strokes of Genius 10, 12, and 15.

TEACHING:
Has provided instruction for many colored pencil classes and workshops, and has served as judge/juror for several art and colored pencil exhibitions.

CURRENTLY:
Jeff hopes to spend more time establishing a colored pencil community for the CPSA in the greater Boise Idaho area, as well as continuing to create, teach, and assist his wife in establishing a presence in the handmade crafts and art quilting world. More details can be found at: www.jeffgeorgeart.com