He received a B.A. in philosophy from Princeton University and an M.F.A. in painting and sculpture from the Cranbrook Academy of Art. He is known for his portraits of luminaries in the scientific, legal, government, and higher education fields and has recently completed commissioned portraits of Bill and Melinda Gates, Ted Turner, and former Congressman Barney Frank. Jon’s work has been displayed in galleries and museums across the country. The National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. has seven of his portraits and studies in its collection. His work is also part of the private collections of various corporations and institutions. He has served as a visiting artist and lecturer at several colleges and universities in the Northeast throughout his career. He maintains studios in New York City and Cape Cod.