(Legg, Jeff. Green Bottle with Apricots. oil on canvas.)
Legg was interested in art at an early age and was mentored at the age of thirteen by a college art professor, Darrel Dishman, who was regionally famous at that time. Legg then studied later on at Atelier Lack in Minneapolis and at the Minneapolis College of Art & Design.
(Legg, Jeff. Horse of a Different Color. oil on canvas.)
Legg began painting full-time at age 30 and is now a signature member of the “Oil Painters of America”. His favorite artistic influences include Chardin, Rembrandt well as contemporary artwork from the Wyeths.
(Legg, Jeff. Smoke and Melon. oil on canvas.)
His paintings have been featured in many publications including The Artists Magazine, American Artist, North Light books, Southwest Art, Art of the West, Western Art Collector, and American Art Collector magazines.
(Legg, Jeff. Red Eucalyptus and Apricot. oil on canvas.)
"I must diligently search my heart to find out what really moves and captivates me. ’Truth’ is the essential ingredient in making art. The human soul is hopelessly bound to express it." Jeff Legg
(Legg, Jeff. Cabbage, Brass and Melon. c. 2009. oil on canvas.)
Today, Jeff Legg is a nationally recognized award-winning artist, who paints in his studio daily and his work is much appreciated here!
Enjoy! :)
Reference: Jeff legg.com