Jeffrey Ripple
Previously Exhibited Works
Jeffrey Ripple
Painting is a way to explore the beauty and mystery I see in nature, and to move beyond observation toward a deeper understanding of its structure and variety.
-Jeffrey Ripple
Jeffrey Ripple is an accomplished Wisconsin painter whose work spans still life and portraiture. Drawing inspiration from the Spanish Baroque tradition, he is particularly attentive to the interplay of light and shadow as a means of creating a sense of quiet, spiritual depth. Working in oil on both panel and paper, his confident, graceful brushwork captures light, conveys emotion, and reveals the psyche of his subjects.
Ripple is captivated by the diversity of forms, colors, and textures found in the natural world, elevating ordinary objects through carefully orchestrated compositions that feel both intentional and evocative. His highly detailed paintings often take months to complete and are held in private collections across the country.
Alongside still life, Ripple embraces portraiture as a way to explore human presence with sensitivity and precision. His subjects are rendered with a direct, contemplative quality, often accompanied by subtle narrative cues that invite personal interpretation.
A native of California, Ripple earned his BFA from the University of Notre Dame and his MFA from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His work is included in public collections such as the Philbrook Museum of Art, St. Louis University, Exxon Corporation, and the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, among others. He lives and works in Wisconsin and exhibits nationwide.
