THE ARTIST
ABOUT JACOB
Jacob is a full-time artist based in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Raised north of Dallas, Texas, he eventually made his home in eastern Idaho, where he has built his studio practice over nearly a decade. His work has grown from a commission-based practice into a broader exploration of subjects of particular interest—including an ongoing body of work centered on baseball.
Bringing together two lifelong interests, the collection explores the people, places and moments that have shaped the game. Each work begins with history, but is ultimately shaped through Jacob’s own approach to composition, color, texture and surface.
THE APPROACH
Each painting begins with a moment worth revisiting, but the process is never simply about recreating an image. Through composition, limited palettes and an evolving combination of acrylic and charcoal, the original reference becomes a starting point for something new.
The surfaces are built through experimentation—layering, dripping, splattering, sanding and removing paint as readily as adding it. Techniques and materials shift from one work to the next, allowing each painting to develop its own character while remaining connected to the collection as a whole.
THE PRACTICE
For nearly a decade, Jacob has worked as a full-time artist, building his practice initially rooted in commissioned work and portraiture. Over that time, he has created hundreds of original paintings and drawings, with works now held in private collections throughout the United States and abroad.
His practice has continued to expand through original collections, exhibitions and juried shows, while commissions remain an important part of his work. That range—from intimate drawings to substantial statement paintings—allows him to continually explore new subjects, materials and ways of working.
The baseball collection grew from that broader practice rather than apart from it. What began as a natural intersection of two lifelong interests has become an ongoing body of work and a place for continued experimentation.
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Jacob’s work has been selected for juried exhibitions and recognized with awards throughout his career, including multiple appearances in the National Juried Exhibition at the Willard Arts Center in Idaho Falls. His work has also been exhibited at regional shows and events throughout Idaho and the Mountain West.
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Original paintings and drawings by Jacob are held in private collections throughout the United States and abroad. His work ranges from intimate commissioned pieces to substantial statement paintings, with collectors returning across multiple bodies of work.
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Jacob’s experience includes live painting at a Texas Rangers spring training game in Arizona, teaching art to children and adults, and creating commissioned work for private collectors throughout the United States. His work has also taken him beyond the studio through exhibitions, live painting, community projects and other opportunities to share the creative process directly with an audience.