Military Service: Marines
Service Status: Retired
State: NM
About the Artist: The artist is a retied United States Combat Marine. Prior to enlisting in the Marine Corps, he studied art at the University of Nebraska in Omaha, and trained with art teachers and mentors: Peter Hill and Sidney "Buzz" Buchanan. Fine Arts and Art history. 1976-1980. In 2025 he was awarded the International Prize: the New Great Masters New York/Dubai sponsored by the Effetto Arte Foundation of Italy. And also, the Leonardo da Vinci Universal Artist award in Milan. Additionally, he won 'Best in Show' and 'Juror's Choice' from the CEV Art Gallery exhibitions in Arizona. Jo Paff holds a Master's Degree in Business & Marketing from the University of Phoenix and has taught Marketing, Financial Planning, Management, and Critical Thinking at the college level for 10 years. Currently, he resides in New Mexico and enjoys contemporary hard edge painting. The depth and feeling in his painting is a reflection of a brave and selfless heart, molded by his 20 years of Military service and sacrifice.
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