In a word, Jerry Ricketson, an American artist, is unrelenting. The adage, "close enough is good enough” does not work for him.

Each individual aspect of each work of art is taken under consideration and must work together as a unit to create the strong three-dimensional ambiance that captivates each piece. The harmonizing color of light is captured which unifies the entire painting, and the careful use of values and perspective help create the illusion of depth. Drawing on his years of drafting expertise, each element is painted with precision to allow the viewer to feel as though they are both seeing the subject first hand, and also as if they could walk directly into the painting. Upon close examination it is obvious only the essential is captured, and the superfluous omitted.

Jerry's unrelenting determination for perfection creates paintings which allow viewers the privilege of seeing works of art as they were in the mind of the artist--even before they were paintings on the canvas.

Jerry has won numerous awards including the "First Place” award for painting at the prestigious Gilcrease Museum's Collectors' Reserve Show in Tulsa, Oklahoma , the "Merit Award for Landscape” at the Salon International show in San Antonio, Texas, as well as two "Best of Show” awards and three "Peoples Choice” awards at the NatureWorks Art Show in Tulsa, Oklahoma.