Kenneth Jackson

Place of birth: St. Louis, Missouri

Grew up: St. Louis

Education: St. Louis University, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art, Maryland Institute College of Art, School of Visual Art

First art interest: First started drawing in elementary school. Got serious in high school at trade school enrolled in commercial art.

My art: Graphic art, Portrait and Figurative painting, Wall Scrolls which are my painted comics on large canvas rolls.

Longevity: I started showing work professionally in the early 90’s. About 30 plus years.

Favorite medium: Oil Painting. I also teach Watercolor, Acrylic, Pastels, Drawing and Sculpture.

Why do art: I always knew I would be making art. That is who I am, an artist.

Admired Artists: I was influenced by my art instructors at school. I am influenced by the artists in my "Post No Bills" series. I also admired comic artists like Winsor McCay, Jack Kirby, Simon Bisley, Giraud/Moebius, and Frank Frazetta.

My creative outlet: Now I am selling more of my art and doing many commissioned portraits.

Artist's groups: East End Arts, South Bay Art Association, Art League of Long Island and Guild Hall

Favorite artworks: “The Wall”, “Jam Master J”, "Post No Bills"

Hobbies: Play sports and video games.

Occupation: ...

2001 – 2002
Art Education/K-12 NY State Lic. School of Visual Art
New York, NY

1989 –1991
MFA Painting
Maryland Institute College of Art Baltimore, Maryland

1987 – 1988
General Art
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Philadelphia, PA

1983 – 1987
BFA Fine Art
Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO

Post No Bills 2026
Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery
Art League of Long Island
Dix Hills, NY

Scott Duffy & Friends Exhibit 2024
Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery
Art League of Long Island
Dix Hills, NY

Guild Hall's 84th Artist Members Exhibition 2023
Guild Hall
East Hampton, NY

50 Reasons Why Juried Exhibition 2022
East End Arts
Riverhead, NY

The Portrait and The Super Hero 2020 Solo Exhibition at The Cheese Patch South Bay Art Association
Patchogue, NY

Long Island Biennial 2020 The Heckscher Museum of Art Huntington, NY

Black History Month Art Exhibit 2020 Gallery 18 at The Riverdale Y
Bronx, NY

Summerscape Summer Art Show 2018 - 2019 BWAC Gallery
Brooklyn, NY
Color Juried Art Show 2018 BWAC Gallery
Brooklyn, NY
Transformation Spring Art Show 2018 BWAC Gallery
Brooklyn, NY
The really Affordable Art Show 2017 BWAC Gallery
Brooklyn, NY

Open Studio Art Show 2017 Space 776
Brooklyn, NY

The Shades of Summer Group Show 2017
North Shore Art Guild & South Bay Art Association Centereach, NY

Grand Salon Show 2016, 2017 Greenpoint Gallery
Brooklyn, NY

Art & the Superhero 2016 North Bellmore Public Library N. Bellmore, NY

Members’ Exhibition 2015 The Art League of Long Island Dix Hills, NY

2013 Represent Brooklyn Exhibition The Rising ...