"All in a Day's Work"
Signed and numbered Limited Edition Giclee on Canvas. Image size is 24"x30"

Jerry Hancock

Born and raised on a dairy farm west of Ogden, Utah in a community called West Weber.  He worked in the education field as a teacher and guidance counselor for 32 years.  Since retiring, he has devoted much of his time to producing art.

It should as no surprise that much of his subject matter reflects the surroundings he grew up in.  Horses and cattle are a favorite subject.  "I enjoy the beauty of country life", he says.  It is visually appealing to the artist.  There is a "spirit" and sense of peacefulness that is seen in the nature of domestic life.  "I try to convey to their viewer my reaction and feelings about the subject", he says.

His paintings remind so many people of their own roots.  "I've always thought God's creations were incredibly beautiful."  Jerry enjoys the challenges of preserving the nostalgic feelings of country life.

Jerry paints in oils and pastels.  In addition to painting animals he also enjoys painting portraits and still life.  His efforts have been rewarded with numerous awards and honors.

Jerry works from a studio in Ogden.  He along with five other artists purchased a downtown building seven years ago to help fulfill a dream.  Not only did they want to help in a small way to revitalize Ogden, but have a perfect place for painting.

Biography

• Received Bachelors Degree at W.S.U.
• Received Masters Degree in Guidance and Counseling at B.Y.U.
• Member (past and present) Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi and Phi Delta Kappa.
• Past recipient of Utah Teacher of the Year Award.
• Past Chairman of the Pacific Regional Art Association.
• Past Chairman of the Weber School Districts "Arts in Action" activities.
• Worked in public education as an art teacher and guidance counselor for 32 years.
• Past recipient of Statewide Show Purchase Award
• Placed second (Pastel) in the 2002 Dixie International (St. George).
• Received Merit Award (and Purchase Award recipient) 2001 Springville Museum of Art 77^th Annual Spring Show.
• Received special award 2001 Art of the West Show.
• Received 1^st place and Best of Show 2000 Art of the West Show.
• Received two-second place awards in 2000 Pastel Society of Utah Exhibit.
• Received (Best of Show) 2003 State Pastel Society Show.
• Received 3^rd place Key Ingredients Art Exhibition.
• Received 1^st place in Utah County Art Show 2004.
• Received 1^st place Statewide Pastel Show 2004.
• Received 1^st place Dixie Invitational Pastel 2005.
• Received 2^nd place Pastel Journal (National Magazine) 2005.
• Received 3^rd place Traces of the West Show 2005
• Received Directors Award (1^st place) Statewide Pastel Show 2005.