Born in Newburgh, New York on April 12, 1871.  Jackson studied art at the Cooper Union and National Academy of Design in New York City followed by study in Paris, London, Brussels, and Antwerp.  He was a resident of Denver prior to settling in Los Angeles in 1906.  A versatile artist, he did stained glass work, costume design, and illuminations.  Primarily a portraitist, he also painted landscapes and marines.  Jackson died in Los Angeles on July 10, 1955.

Member: Los Angeles Art League (First President, 1923); California Art Club (Charter Member)

Exhibited: San Francisco Art Association, 1917; Artists Fiesta, Los Angeles, 1931

Awards: Silver medals, Alaska-Yukon Expo, Seattle, 1909; Medal and Diploma, 10th Olympiad, Los Angeles, 1932

Works Held: Amherst College; Reading (PA) Public Museum

(Source: Hughes, Edan Milton, "Artists in California: 1786-1940," San Francisco: Hughes Publishing Company, 1989.)