I’ve been a graphic designer for over 40 years. What brought me into the design world was my love of “fine art” from a very early age. I couldn’t make a living painting pictures, after marrying and having a child, so design became my way forward in art. I’ve always brought my sense of fine art to my design work. I see the two as far closer in thought and application than most designers or fine artists do. I think it shows in my work from both perspectives. I love painting portraits and telling the story of the subject in a similar way that I create a story when I design a brand. Art is storytelling - color, texture, shapes and words express the subject’s uniqueness.

I do commissioned portraits for people and work with them to understand their story before I paint.

Many of the paintings shown here are ones I have done based on my love of the Desert Southwest and the North Country where I spend my time. The Native American portraits tell the stories of these people and their love of the land. Their visual expression pay homage to where they live. Most of these paintings are for sale.

Some of my paintings are also available via limited edition prints.

Please contact me at jduffy@duffy.com if you have an interest in any of the above. Thanks.