Jeffrey Jenney
Local Artist.
Jeffrey Jenny began his dream of becoming a professional artist in middle school when he took a field trip to Hanna-Barbera Studios where he realized his passion for art could also be his career. After graduating from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena Jeffrey was picked up by Disney Worldwide Publishing. He’s illustrated over a hundred different titles for Disney and Pixar, and has done some freelance work for other companies like Dreamworks and Matel. His true passion is wildlife art. His most recent publication, “Drawing at the Zoo: A Collection of Animal Drawings from Life” is a self published book of his own drawings.
As a wildlife artist Jeffrey travels around the country painting and gathering reference material. From zoos, national parks, to all sorts of great local hiking locations. Although most of the painting he does takes place in his home studio, he also enjoys plein air painting outdoors. Living in Oceanside gives him access to some of the most beautiful landscape painting spots.
Jeffrey enjoys selling his work alongside other talented Oceanside artists at each First Friday Art Walk. His work is also available at Afishinados Gallery on Catalina Island, at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, on his Etsy Shop, as well as his website. You can purchase “Drawing at the Zoo” at the Art Walk for a locals only price, but it is also available for purchase on Amazon. Jeffrey does commissioned work as well, like the giant Pacific octopus the state of California commissioned for a tower at Carpinteria State Beach.
Come on out to the First Friday Art Walk each month to meet Jeffrey and see some of his work. There are lots of other artists and crafters selling their creations. Hope to see you there!
