About Jon

Jon Amdall

Artist, Author, and Analyst

Jon Amdall is a portrait artist focusing primarily on portraiture using oil paint and pencils. Best known for his expressive oil portraits and reflections on artistic process, Jon approaches painting with the immediacy of alla prima technique, capturing light, form, and emotion in a style informed by impressionistic realism.

Although he began formally exploring oil painting only a few years ago, Jon has already produced hundreds of works and shared his process widely through blogs, social media, and painting walkthroughs. In addition to portraiture, his work includes figure studies, animal subjects, and experimental pieces that explore color, light, and composition.

Jon graduated with degrees in science and biology and balances his artistic pursuits with a professional background in analytic fields. When he’s not in the studio, he shares ideas and works in progress on his blog and through social platforms, inviting fellow artists and enthusiasts into his creative world.