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.
Jeffrey C. Legg was born in 1959 in Joplin, Missouri. He is recognized as a Master Signature Member by the prestigious Oil Painters of America. Legg's luminous oils have garnered national recognition and numerous awards including the coveted Gold Medal at the OPA National Exhibition. Other major awards were earned at the American Impressionist Society, Virtuosos of OPA, Salon International and the Art Renewal Center Salon to name a few. Legg began his artistic journey at age 12, being mentored by a generous regional artist and college art professor in Southwest Missouri. He went on to study painting and drawing at Atelier Lack in Minneapolis, MN and the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Legg has now been painting full-time for more than 30 years. His work has been featured in many books and publications including American Art Collector, The Artists Magazine, Art of the West, Southwest Art and has been on the covers of Southwest Art and Art of the West magazines. Legg is a member of the California Art Club, The American Impressionist Society, and the Salmagundi Club in NYC. His work can be seen in distinguished galleries across the United States and is highly sought after and collected in America and abroad.
Clubs and Affiliations-
Salmagundi Club
California Art Club
International Guild of Realism
Oil Painters of America
American Impressionist Society
Plein Air Artists of Colorado
Books and Publications- partial listing
Art of the West Magazine – Cover art with accompanying article
Southwest Art Magazine - Cover art with accompanying article
Art of the West Magazine – Feature article
The Artists Magazine – Article by Kurt Anderson
The Art of Vanitas - Book by Rodney O'dell Davis
North Light Book - “Fine Art Tips" with Lori McNee
American Art Collector Magazine
Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine
Liliedahl DVD Series - Oil Painting
American Bonsai Society “Principles of Bonsai” by De Groot
North Light Book – 200 Great Painting Ideas for Artists
Teaching- partial listing
Scottsdale Artists' School – Scottsdale, AZ
Fechin Art Workshops – Taos, NM
Whidbey Island Fine Art Studio – Whidbey Island, WA
Fredericksburg Art School – Fredericksburg, TX
Zoll Studio – Baltimore, MD
En Plein Air Masters - France and Canada
Montfaucon Workshops - Limoux, France
1st Annual Plein Air Convention – Demonstrating Artist, Las Vegas, NV
Judging- partial listing
OPA Western Regional Exhibition - Gallery 1261, Denver, CO – Awards Judge
OPA Central Region – Southwind Gallery, Topeka, KS – Awards Judge
Plein Air Artists of Colorado – Mary Williams Fine Art, Boulder, CO - Awards Judge
Illinois River Salon – The Underground, Fayetteville, AR - Awards Judge
Raymar Art 7th Annual Fine Art Competition – Online - Awards Judge
Highlights
Exhibitions and Museum Shows -
Gilcrease Museum - American Art in Miniature Invitational
Salmagundi Club – Virtuosos of the OPA Exhibition
National Cowboy Museum - Small Works, Great Wonders Invitational
California Art Club - Gold Medal Exhibition, Autry Museum - Juried
CM Russell Museum - “The Russell” Auction Invitational
Buffalo Bill Museum – Rendezvous Royale Invitational
Vernon Filley Art Museum – Invitational, Pratt, KS
Settlers West Galleries- American Miniatures Invitational
Salon International – Greenhouse Gallery, Juried, San Antonio, TX
Oil Painters of America - National and Regional Exhibitions
American Impressionist Society – National Exhibitions, Juried
International Guild of Realism – National Exhibition
Art Renewal Center – National Exhibition, Juried
Spiva Center for the Arts - Retrospective
Great American Artists – Invitational, Cincinnati, OH • Midwest Gathering of Artists – Annual Auction, Invitational
Oil Painters of America-
2019 Gold Medal - Western Regional Exhibition, Santa Fe, NM
2016 Distinguished Artist Interview - National Exhibit, Dallas, TX
2016 Realism Award of Excellence – National Exhibit, Dallas, TX, Judge: Sherrie McGraw
2015 Virtuosos of the OPA Exhibition - Salmagundi Club, New York, NY
2013 Donors Award – National Exhibit, Fredericksburg, TX Judge: Sherrie McGraw
2012 Gold Medal Award – National Exhibit, Evergreen, CO, Judge: Quang Ho
2010 Bronze Medal and Panel Discussion - Scottsdale, AZ
2008 Best Master Sig Member - Western Regional, Coeur d'Alene, ID
2006 Fine Art Connoisseur Award – National Exhibit, Missoula, MT
2005 Best Signature Member – Western Regional, Estes Park, CO, Judge: Quang Ho
2004 Master Signature Member Status Awarded - Oil Painters of America, Chicago, IL
American Impressionist Society-
2019 20th Annual National Exhibition, William Schultz Memorial Award, Salmagundi Club, New York, NY
2014 15th Annual National Exhibition, Abend Gallery, Denver, CO
2013 14th Annual National Exhibition, M Gallery, Charleston, SC
2012 13th Annual National Exhibition, Eckert & Ross Gallery, Indianapolis, IN
2011 12th Annual National Exhibition, Mountainsong Gallery, Carmel, CA
2010 11th Annual National Exhibition, Richland Gallery, Nashville, TN
2009 10th Annual National Exhibition, Saks Gallery, Denver, CO
Art Renewal Center-
2013 10th Annual Salon – Finalist in Still Life
2012 9th Annual Salon - 3rd Place in Still Life
2006 6th Annual Salon - Finalist in Still Life
2005 2nd Annual Salon - Finalist in Still Life
California Art Club-
2018 Gold Medal Exhibition, Los Angeles Museum of Natural History, Los Angeles, CA
2017 Gold Medal Exhibition, Autry Museum, Los Angeles, CA
International Guild of Realism-
2016 - 11th Annual National Exhibition, Denver, CO
Salon International-
2014 2nd Place - Judge: David Leffel, Greenhouse Gallery, San Antonio, TX
2008 Merit Award & Top 50 – Greenhouse Gallery, San Antonio, TX
Plein Air Artists of Colorado-
2005 Awarded Master Status
Plein Air Rockies-
2013 Best of Show - Judge: Ulrich Gleiter, Estes Park, CO
Collectors of Note- partial listing
Neil Armstrong - Astronaut - Private Collection
George Brett - Baseball Hall of Fame - Private Collection
Bill Graves – Kansas Governor – Private Collection
UMB Bank - Corporate Collection
