Artist Jackson Dainty's Biographical Statement


Artist Jackson Dainty with original painting, "Letting Go To The Light"

IMPRESSIONISTIC IDEALISM: An Odyssey of the Artistic Spirit

Jackson Dainty's artistic career has taken many unique twists and turns that might seem torturous, even for a self-taught artist.  He began his life adventure as a painter.  He soon was making a living as a commercial sign painter and pictorial artist, but found himself yearning for more.  He studied theatre and nurtured his extrovert side.  He studied music, particularly vibraharp and marimba.  He played in several progressive groups in the 70s.

After a stint of living close to nature (and not much else), way up by the Minnesota/Canadian border, Jackson returned to Minneapolis and continued his artistic quest as a painter, musician, free-lance graphic designer, and art director for a number of advertising agencies.  Pursuing his dream as artist and author ultimately lead Jackson to Los Angeles, California.  He made a living selling prints of his original works on Venice Beach before the market for the originals themselves began to take off.

Today he enjoys growing acclaim as his work is being accepted by more and more front-line galleries on the West Coast.  Jackson calls his style "Impressionistic Idealism," partly as a description of his work and partly as a description of his life.  Molds do not fit Jackson Dainty, but his eye and his vision are both true and fine.

Some recent showings of Jackson's work include:
· The International Art Show (1st place award), Landmark Center, Saint Paul, Minnesota, 1996.
· The Living Art Show, Santa Monica, California, 1997.
· Beverly Hills Art Show, Affair in the Garden, Beverly Hills, California, 1999.
· Articulture Gallery, Hermosa Beach, California, 1999.
· Art Du Jour, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2002.

Collections:
· Eric Aaron, Los Angeles, California.
· Michael Barton, Los Angeles, California.
· Rod and Hattie McDonald, Hermosa Beach, California.
· Michael Fleischer, New York, New York.
· Bruce and Karole Kurnow, San Francisco, California.
· Harold and Kathy Barnes, Afton, Minnesota.
· The Archer's, New Zealand.
· Don DuFek, Phoenix, Arizona.
· Eddie and Sandy Joseph, Los Angeles, California.
· The Lindley's, Sydney, Australia.
· Patty Persons, Minnetonka, Minnesota.
· Many others throughout the country.

Artist's Statement:
Deep within our expression are souls' dreams — the canvas is my dream journal…

E-mail: jacksondainty@hotmail.com
Phone: (651) 770-8080

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