Jack began his study of art later than most.  Thanks to an understanding wife and  encouragement from unexpected places he began the adventure.  It has taken him to Latin America, Europe and Asia.  Ireland has been a special place: birthplace of his grandparents and home to some very forebearing cousins. Along the way he has met many wonderful people, artists and non-artists alike; all of whose friendship he counts as gold.  Northeastern Connecticut is his home.  Its deep forests, enduring farmlands and  ever-changing weather are a challenge and a joy to paint.  The past few years he has been involved with Conserving Tolland, a local group dedicated to preserving the open lands of his hometown.  Every Friday, he meets with a group of friends to draw from the model; drawing, the human figure and friends – a good way to spend Friday mornings.

To Jack,  life is a conversation….. art is a conversation.  Whether the subject is a Connecticut hillside, a friend’s pottery or  a model, who is invariably counted as a friend, the artist must listen carefully  and then speak with oils, brush or charcoal.

In Argentina, he has had several solo shows in galleries in Buenos Aires and a solo show at the Museo del Pintura Jose Antonio Terry, in Tilcara  in the Province of Jujuy, In 2004, he was in a diverse show of 5 artists from Japan, Argentina and the United States in Paris, France. The same year he was in a show in  Palermo, Italy. In April 2004, Jack was awarded a residency at the prestigious Fundacion Valparaiso in Mojacar, Spain. In April 2006, he exhibited in the Niche-Gallery in Tokyo, Japan.  He has also taught several  plein air workshops in Vagliagli, Tuscany, Italy for Il Chiostro.

As a member of the Copley Society,  he received the society’s Robb Sagendorph Award   in 2000  and he earned the distinction of "Copley Artist" in 2004. He regularly participates in their “Fresh Paint” fundraiser each year.   He has taught classes and workshops in drawing and painting at the Mystic Art Center of which he is an Elected Artist Member. He also teaches at the  Lyme Art Association, Old Lyme and at the Glastonbury Art Guild.

Jack studied for three years at the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts.  He is a graduate of Marist College , the University of Notre Dame and the University of  Connecticut .