About the Artist

Throughout my childhood, I was thrilled whenever my mother gathered her acrylic paints and canvases together for another day of joyful creative expression. I would watch intently as she mixed and loaded colors to softly brush onto the canvas. She often let me help, and it was inspiring to see the vibrant colors forming images across the canvas.

My introduction to watercolor occurred during our family vacations to Florida. I am grateful for the artistic influence of our longtime friend who lived in Florida and painted primarily with watercolors. Mom and I often went to her house to watch her paint. We enjoyed learning from her, and I was fascinated by how the watercolors moved and changed as they dried.

Photography also became an important part of my childhood when I was given a camera for my birthday. I was excited about the endless photographic possibilities. Mom had the foresight to not include the flash on my first camera. Even without being able to shoot in low-light situations, I had plenty of opportunities for surprise photographs. Mom made sure that she developed all of the pictures in those days so that no "unappreciated" pictures ever returned from the store. My brother and sisters quickly learned to be on the lookout for my photographic adventures. Along with the family fun, I learned to take useful pictures for science fairs and other school projects.

As a teenager, I worked training and breeding horses. The horse business provided many opportunities to utilize my photography and art skills to sell, market, and promote the horses and the business. I also used my art skills in my mother’s antique business, assisting with the buying and selling of her antiques.

I earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville majoring in accounting. My journey continues with a desire to learn from every aspect of life.

I began a career in public accounting. Over six years experience with international and regional certified public accounting firms, supervising and performing audits and consulting engagements as well as corporate tax services. Industry experience includes both for-profit and not-for-profit firms in manufacturing, wholesale distribution, banking, universities, restaurant franchises, country clubs, and other not-for-profit organizations. 

I worked for a manufacturing company for over twenty-four years as a senior leader and executive. Eighteen plus years as the Chief Financial Officer and six-plus years as the President and Chief Executive Officer. The company provides high-quality contract manufacturing and products to clients in the transportation, solar power, towing, electrical cabinetry, and foodservice industries. Under my leadership, the organization achieved Six Sigma quality and was awarded the highest quality rating by our largest customer. I was awarded the Nashville Business Journal 2013 Leadership Impact Award.

My artistic skills were used in advertising and promoting this manufacturing company throughout my employment. Many of my images can be seen online, at trade shows, in publications, and even for decorating various offices.

After my manufacturing career as I explored the art business as well as became a certified coach, trainer, and speaker for the John Maxwell Team. Activities include teaching leadership, communication, and helping people with their personal growth process.  

For the past several years, I have been experimenting with different combinations of painting and photography. I have explored new mediums and techniques to discover which ones complemented each other. I now use this knowledge to balance the strengths of different mediums and to accentuate the primary focus of each photograph or painting. My goal is to create unique pieces of art that reflect and illuminate the story or message.  If you would like to learn more about my creative process there are several articles available on the website tab called "The Creative Process" or you can click on the below link:

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Current professional memberships include the Tennessee Art League, Professional Photographers Association of America, North American Nature Photographers Association and the Brentwood Photography Group.  

I have appreciated art throughout my life, and I am thankful for everyone who has made it possible for me to work as a photographer and artist.

 Jeff Mayfield

Artist Statement
"Art communicates feelings and ideas through various mediums. My work uses visual media to express individual, emotional, and spiritual messages through the treatment and transformation of scenes from life."

SOME OF MY ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE:

BEST OF SHOW Award from the American Iris Society in the Region Seven Inaugural Photography Contest

IMAGE PUBLICATIONS in various corporate magazines, books and Chambers of Commerce guides as well as the hardback book, Nashville In Harmony authored by Jacki Moss.

WORKSHOPS taught in various Middle Tennessee Art Leagues and Associations including workshops funded by the Tennessee Art Commission. These workshops covered different watercolor, mixed media and water media techniques as well as photography and art business topics.

SOLO SHOWS INCLUDE:

Stone Crest Medical Center; Corporate exhibits at Quality Industries Incorporated; Murfreesboro City Hall; City of Smyrna, Tennessee; Manchester Arts Center; Tullahoma Fine Arts Center:  Cannon County Center For The Arts; Lannom Memorial Library in Tullahoma Tennessee; Linebaugh Library in Murfreesboro, Tennessee; and Manchester Tennessee City New Year’s Day Celebrations.

SELECTED JURIED, JOINT, AND FEATURED ARTIST EXHIBITS INCLUDE:

Featured Artist in Nashville, Tennessee at the Interfaith Dental Benefit at the Cheekwood Botanical Gardens and Mansion;  Juried Artist in the The Annual Arts for Healing Gala Benefit for the Memorial Hospital Foundation in Chattanooga, Tennessee; Featured Artist for the Waterford Building Art Show Benefit for the Family and Children's Services of Chattanooga, Tennessee; Corporate Rotating Exhibit, Featured Artist in West Main Brick Oven Art Gallery, Manchester Tennessee; Featured Artist American Iris Society, Region 7; Featured Artists in Cowen, Tennessee at the Franklin County Art Guild; Featured Artist Boro Art Crawls in Murfreesboro, Tennessee; Juried Artist Murfreesboro Art League at the City Hall Rotunda in Murfreesboro, Tennessee; Featured Artists at the Mid South Bank in Murfreesboro, Tennessee; Juried Artist Tullahoma Fine Arts Center in Tullahoma Tennessee; Juried Artist The Bradley Academy Museum & Cultural Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee; Juried Group Shows Manchester Center For The Arts in Manchester Tennessee; Juried Group Shows Cannon County Center For The Arts; Group Shows Coffee County Convention Center in Manchester, Tennessee;  Manchester Rotary Club's annual art show; Featured Artists in Tullahoma, Tennessee at the Cokers Building for Southern Living Magazine; and Joint Show Artist for the Ark of Cleveland Benefit in Bradley County, Tennessee. 

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