J. Gordon

J. Gordon is a Teaching Artist at Cornish College of the Arts with over two decades of experience as an artist, educator, and curator. He teaches drawing and incorporates aspects of traditional and contemporary painterly practices in both his classroom instruction and artistic work.

Gordon earned his educational qualifications from:

• BFA from University of Kansas
• MFA from Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Gordon's professional practice centers primarily around drawing while integrating painterly approaches across various media. His expertise spans Fine Art, Mixed Media Art, and Contemporary Art Practices. As an educator, he emphasizes foundational drawing skills while encouraging creative exploration and technical development through traditional and contemporary approaches.

Gordon's recognition includes:

• Artist Fellowship from the state of Delaware
• Multiple scholarships and awards

He maintains an active teaching career across multiple institutions, having taught at the Tacoma Art Museum and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Gordon is represented by Gallery Strega, where he also contributes to exhibition design and curation, blending his roles as artist and curator. His professional website at http://www.jhgordon.org/ showcases his artistic portfolio and professional activities.