Hello, everyone

 Jacob’s first experience with art was through his grandpa, Arthur R. Hostetler, a freelance writer and Graphic Designer. Jacob has done exhibits and art contests in Jr high and High School; Jacob went on to earn his GED in 1995. In 1996 Jacob went to the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and graduated two years later with an associate degree in Visual Communications, after graduation joined the Army in December of 1998 and was on active duty for 3 years, then Jacob transferred; in 2002 to the Ohio National Guard. Then Jacob found himself back in college. In 2003, Jacob enrolled in the Master of Fine Art Program at Cleveland Institute of Art associate at the end of his first semester Jacob was deployed to Iraq. Returning after deployment in March of 2005, Jacob transferred to Youngstown State University in May of 2008. Graduated with Bachelor of Fine Art in Studio Art, with Minors in Art History, Graphic Design and Contemporary Painting. In the Fall of 2013, Jacob earned a Master of Fine Art in Illustration from Academy of Art University and has been an Adjunct Fine Art Instructor with Eastern Gateway Community College. Jacob has been studying in some fashion of art since his early art lesson with his grandpa, and that 40 years ago. Jacob has eleven years of study under his belt with another 20 years field and studio study and is a 10-year veteran of the Military. On this site you will find his artwork, so please take a look around, and don't forget to visit the store.

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