BIOGRAPHY

Art has always been a form of Artistic Expression for Jerry Adams. The use of vibrant color and detail is the essence of who he is as an artist. Portrait painting is a spiritual experience for Jerry. His in-depth focus to color, detail and large scale pieces has always set him apart. love is a large part of his creative process, his passion for drawing, painting and studying artist like da Vinci and Michael Angelo fueled his desire to make portrait painting and the Visual arts a life long career. 

 

Words from the artist : ​

I was born in Jackson Mississippi and raised by my wonderful grandmother Minerva. I moved to New York after the age of 8. I join  the US NAVY during the Vietnam war in the 70's, I served on the USS Middway (currently docked in San Diego ). After my service in the military I briefly studied Visual arts at The Art Students League in New York City.  I enjoyed studying the Great Masters like Leonardo Da' vinci and Michelangelo. I enjoyed studying anatomy and techniques. I decided to become a self taught artist. Art to me is more than drawing and painting its spiritually enriching. My art was and is a vehicle of escapism for me. My work is an expression of who I am as an artist. It speaks for me in ways words can't.