Artist Statement
Creating art provides me with pure excitement. I get the opportunity to create something from nothing. Looking at a blank canvas before I start is like starting an adventurous inspirational journey that is always unique.
I get a deep sense of satisfaction when a painting is complete, which is quickly replaced by an intense desire to begin the next one. The experience is not unlike the childlike wonderment of creative freedom and discovery.
My hope is that my artwork connects with viewers on some emotional level and has the ability to evoke a feeling of transcendence.
Biography
At the age of five, Jeff Lindgren began expressing himself artistically by drawing animals and fantasy images that reflected his active imagination. His parents and siblings supported and nurtured his artistic endeavors when he was growing up in Cockeysville, Maryland (a suburb of Baltimore). Fascinated by the details and structure of the human face, Jeff then challenged himself to refocus his artwork and subject matter toward creating Portraits. As a result, he soon discovered a natural affinity for capturing the nuances and essence of human expression. Subsequently, his work evolved to a new level of realism - and his teachers began to appreciate his work and vision, and provided encouragement.
"Oil painting attracted me," he explains, "because of its limitless creative possibilities. I began taking classes to learn technique and aesthetics." Feeling restrained and restricted by the stringent rules associated with formal training, Jeff decided that his work would be better served if he became a self-taught artist.
Today, Jeff creates oil paintings, drawings and wall murals by commission and personal inspiration. As Jeff relays, "I have an intense love for my family, my art, music, and the mystery of life."
Jeff lives in Webster, New York with his wife Monica, son Alec, daughter Maya and dogs Lucy and Bella.
