Joplin, Missouri in 1959 is the birthplace and birthdate of Jeff Legg, an emerging artist. As early as four years of age, Jeff was demonstrating his aptitude for drawing and by age 12 was an apprentice to a well-known regional artist and art professor. That foundation provided the impetus to study further at Atelier Lack and the Minneapolis Center of Art & Design.

Now residing in the Ozark Mountain foothills in Pineville, Missouri, Jeff Legg set out early for a business career; yet by age 30 he was painting full time. In the 15 years since, he has honed his skills as a realist through workshops and juried exhibitions. Two short-term workshops with David Leffel and Sherrie McGraw in Taos, New Mexico cemented his thorough dedication to...