Born in the agricultural landscape of Upstate New York in 1980, artist Jennifer Shaw grew up the eldest of six children in the small town of Rodman. Her close knit family ties helped build the confidence that’s needed to visually explore and render the world around and expand a young imagination.

Shaw went on to study at Pratt at Munson Williams Proctor Institute where she earned an Associates in Fine Art and then continued her education at Syracuse University. Under the awesome influence of world renowned painter Professor Jerome Witkin, Shaw worked hard to earn the Junior Painting Award in 2001.

In 2002 Shaw immediately moved to Phoenix, Arizona in search of opportunity. Arizona's beautiful desert terrain has captivated her heart. The artist lives and works in Gilbert, Arizona.