Jeff Snell's paintings unite traditional landscapes and popular culture as vigorous abstract rhythms. Working with brush and spray, Snell uses expressive gestures that incorporate a variety of forms found in nature and elements of urban flair. The organic qualities of his subjects exist in a fantastic world, where the natural position and order of the landscape is challenged in an unruly microcosm. His paintings radiate an energy and excitement that engage the viewer and offer a glimpse of nature's inner sanctum.Snell grew up in a rural setting outside Baltimore, Maryland, surrounded by woods and small streams, where hours were consumed trudging through dense thickets, climbing trees and running over grassy fields. He has always had a deep connection to the natural world; and, even in his most abstract pieces, one can feel that living things are being depicted or expressed. The viewer may also notice a certain kinship with eastern art in Snell’s paintings, which stems from his formative years being being spent in constant contact with his family’s antique business. Jeff found a fascinating world to be discovered in drawing. He spent most of his spare time putting pencil to paper; and, once in art school at the Maryland Institute College of Art, he excelled and broke free of the classical restraints of realism. He developed many skills in various trades over the years and is now focusing exclusively on painting. He manages his business from his studio in Vallejo California, a short walk from the ferry station.