Jeffrey Donato grew up in Ligonier, surrounded by the magic of nature, which inspired him and fueled his already overactive imagination. He began his art education at the Westmoreland County Community College, earning his Associate’s Degree in Commercial Art and Graphic Design. He then continued his fine art training at the Savannah College of Art and Design, where he achieved his Bachelor’s Degree in Illustration with a minor in Life Drawing. Finally, Jeffrey completed his Master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Art at the Goddard College of Vermont in the summer of 2012, during which time he finished his work on 'Tarot D: the Didactic Tarot," published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd. in 2015. He does freelance illustration for local clients, has drawn caricatures for over 20 years, and has taught various art courses including: Drawing 1, Drawing 2 (figure drawing), Painting, Illustration, Advanced Illustration, Portfolio 2, 2D Design, and various Blended, Independent and Directed Studies since 2012. Jeffrey recently completed work on a decades long project; a fully illustrated novel entitled 'The Dream Stars,' which can now be purchased as a Kindle Ebook on Amazon.com. A variety of Jeffrey’s work can be viewed at: https://www.facebook.com/JeffDonatoIllustration/ https://www.facebook.com/Tarot-D-The-Didactic-Tarot-by-Jeffrey-M-Donato-186060044783409 https://www.facebook.com/TheDreamStars712

Education

• MFA- Interdisciplinary Art, Goddard College (Plainfield, VT), 2012 BFA, Illustration (Minor: Life Drawing)- Savannah College of Art & Design (Savannah, GA) 31401 Associate's Degree, Commercial Art & Graphic Design- Westmoreland County Community College (Youngwood, PA) 15697

Publications

• Tarot D: The Didactic Tarot ...and 'The Dream Stars' (self-published) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09S14XJ47?binding=kindle_edition & ref_=dbs_s_ks_series_rwt_tkin & qid=1644501596 & sr=1-1 & fbclid=IwAR3Rbc1ALcezbue1OwiN7ze3d-g1XLtTgXUz-5Fzx2KupODip2qT8OY364o

Achievements

• I've been a teacher for roughly 8 years. I've been an artist and storyteller all of my life. I've been internationally published. I am involved with local arts festivals and proceedings where I often create "live art" and caricatures (which I've been doing since I was 15). I have work in the Alley behind the Greensburg Cultural Trust. I've exhibited at WCCC, The Headkeeper Tappas Bar and I've been featured in the Art Nationals. I have aided in curating both student and professional exhibitions.