Jeff Reznikoff is a Portland based mystical-surrealist fine artist. For many years the primal and elegant nature of charcoal has been his favorite medium. More recently Jeff is focused on exploring acrylic painting. He also enjoys smaller drawings and paintings using calligraphy pen, ink and watercolor. Jeff has a unique style of art that draws from the deep well of the soul and subconscious.
Art has spiraled through Jeff’s life ever since he was very young. Throughout high school, college and post-college educational pursuits Jeff engaged with a range of art forms, eventually becoming particularly inspired by Zen brush painting. He had the honor to apprentice with artists/shamans Fu-Ding Cheng (watercolor) and Linda Jacobson (acrylic) in Venice, California. His style of expression took shape during these years. Jeff created a lot of art over this period and had the opportunity to exhibit in a variety of locations, including having his drawings used on set in the 2001 Mark Wahlberg film Rockstar.
Jeff’s focus on creating art gradually took a backseat to life, personal development and fatherhood following some early success. Over the years Jeff earned a master’s degree in Depth Psychology and Mythological Studies, learning directly from James Hillman and Michael Meade; was initiated as an Eagle Knight in the Toltec shamanic lineage of don Miguel Ruiz; was a member of a grief-tending ritual community with Malidoma Somé and Francis Weller; has traveled extensively through both the underworld and globally; is an active and joyously present father. Jeff has worked as an art teacher, youth educator/mentor, camp director, soccer coach, gallery owner and graphic designer. As life circles back around Jeff has reawakened a dedication to his creative expression, imbued with his past and ongoing journeys and experiences. His art has been exhibiting regularly in Portland since 2023.
