We are pleased to announce that portrait painter Jordan Xu will be judging our fine art entries this year!
Jordan began studying portrait painting at the Art League School in historic Alexandria, Virginia in 2002. Over the years, he has developed a distinctive style that combines classical realism with vibrant colors and broad, expressive brushwork. His award-winning works have been exhibited in galleries and institutions including the Alexandria Art League Gallery, Cooley Gallery, Artsquare Gallery, and the USDA building, and have been featured in online publications such as City Lifestyle Magazine.
Portraiture remains Jordan’s primary focus, as he is fascinated by the human spirit. He strives to capture the story, joy, affections, fear, anger, and all the qualities that make us human. He also enjoys depicting people in their “natural habitat,” whether it’s their favorite room, sport, book, or travel destination.
In addition to painting, Jordan is an avid musician, playing violin and banjo. He has also created a series of portraits of musicians, from bluegrass jams to concert performances.
His work can be viewed at jordanxu.com.