Brief history of the artist:
Jeff was born in South Africa, in 1941. He graduated from high school in 1959, and achieved a South African national diploma (Bachelor of Arts equivalent) in art education at the Port Elizabeth School of Art in 1962. He won a national bursary competition to study graphic design, and was awarded his diploma in 1964. Jeff then embarked on a career in advertising, finally as Creative Director of an agency called "T.E.A.M."  He was director of his own Illustration and Design studio from 1984 through 1991. Jeff had already achieved several solo shows by the time that he decided to become a full-time fine artist in 1992. The artist works in his own studio in Johannesburg, South Africa. 

Description of his work:
He has a wide ranging ability, painting buildings, landscapes, motorcars, steam locomotives, motorcycles and animals. Jeff welcomes most projects, enjoying the rich experience of variety in subject matter. His technique is influenced by his work in advertising and illustration. His work is influenced by American Super-realists, Wilson Hurley, Richard Estes and James Bama. His work is characterized by close attention to detail, such as the gravel on the roads, and the reflections in windows. In his paintings of vehicles he chooses bright lustrous colors, yet in his landscapes, the use of color is subdued and subtle.  The artist currently uses top quality Liquitex acrylic and artisan oils on gesso-prepared boards or canvas. He works from photographic reference, and makes a point of taking his own photos.  He has consequently been on countless treks in southern Africa, and the United States of America. He enjoys  very large or medium sized paintings, and does commissions for owners of selected vehicles (trucks, motorcycles and yachts) or property as and when they are requested of him.

Exhibitions and Shows:
The Hester Rupert Gallery, Graaff Reinet, South Africa: a solo show of graphic art in 1976; a solo
show of graphic art in 1978; several works in the Hester Rupert permanent exibition.
The te Water Gallery, Graaff Reinet, South Africa: solo show of graphic art in 1980; solo show of
landscapes in 1981; a group show of landscapes in 1982.
The Triple Crown Gallery at Gosforth Park, Germiston, South Africa: A solo show of race horse
paintings in 1981.
M'Angelo Gallery, Johannesburg, South Africa: a solo show of motorcycle paintings in 1993.
Jeff has exibited in numerous group shows in many prestigious galleries in South Africa. These include
the Natalie Knight Gallery, the Ingrid Lake Gallery, the the Just Cars Gallery, and the Guild of Railway Artists.

Membership history in South Africa:
Member of the Graaff Reinet Heritage Society.
Member of the Artists Market Association.
Member of the South African Institute of Artists and Designers.
Founder member of the South African Guild of Automobile Artists.

Collectors South African Airways Dr. Anton Rupert (Rembrandt South Africa). Mr. Malcolm Sermon Hotels (USA). Old Mutual Insurance (South Africa). AA Kyalami (SA). P.E.G. International (SA). Border Transport (SA). Brian Nicolette's Attorneys (SA). Syfretts (Graaff Reinet). Broadcast Data Systems International. Engen Petroleum.

Dealers The Cherie De Villiers Gallery, Rosebank, (SA). Lilliesleaf Wildlife Gallery, Rivonia (SA). Art and Frame Group, Johannesburg (SA). Hobby Horse Gallery, Namibia. Harris Gallery,Houston Texas (USA). Belinda Duplessis Katy Texas (USA).

Print History
Jeff Cross' work has been published in many South African magazines, amongst which are 'Bike South Africa'; 'Biker Lifelstyle'; 'You'; and 'Drive Magazine'.
His work is also featured in 'Institute of Art and Design Directory'.
His work has been publised in a number of exclusive limited edition calendars, featuring steam trains and landscapes.

Signed, numbered, limited edition print series:
"The Road to New Bethesda." (20 prints)
"The Ridge School." (100 prints)
"Union High School," Graaff Reinet. (300 prints)
"Four historical houses in Graaff Reinet." (300 sets)
"Horses." (200 sets)
"South African Steam Locomotives." Line drawings, (300 sets)
South African Steam Locomotives scenes. Acrylic paintings, (100 sets)
"Siblings." Acrylic paintings of Porche sports cars, (300 prints)
"Showroom Showstopper," "Fatboy in Green," "Spirit of Freedom" and "Sturgis Superbike," Harley
Davidson Motorcycles, (300 sets)
All prints are on 250 gsm museum quality acid free paper.