J. Steven Patton is an Oil Painter and Pastel artist born and bred in Wyckoff, New Jersey. He began painting at the age of fourteen and studied privately with local artists throughout high school. One teacher was a neo-impressionist from whom he learned about abstract art and acrylic paint. His second teacher provided a more formal, traditionalist training in portrait, landscape and still life in oils. He cites the importance of learning both.

Upon graduating from high school he earned a bachelor degree in Fine Art with a minor in media and technology from The College of New Jersey. He was mentored by the artist Tony Robbin with whom he studied Joseph Alber’s Color Theory in an independent study course. Upon graduating he worked for several years as a handbag and luggage designer then embarked on a thirty-six year career in sales and marketing in the nutritional supplement industry. In 2019 Steve began devoting his full attention to his painting practice. This second career is his true calling and passion. He is a member of Pro Arts Jersey City, Studio Montclair, Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council and the New Jersey Pastel Society. His work has been exhibited in several group shows in New Jersey and may be found in private collections. He is currently spends his days in his Manufacturer’s Village studio in East Orange, New Jersey. His work may be viewed on his website www.jstevenpattonart.com