Jesse started painting watercolors under the tutelage of his high school art teacher, Larry Kuzmin, and was encouraged to attend college at the Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia. Upon graduation, he was hired to work for the Norcross Greeting Card Company in West Chester, PA as a staff artist to help incorporate the Chester County landscape into their expanding line of greeting cards.

Working in the commercial design field for nearly 40 years, Jesse has returned to his roots in watercolors — capturing historic landmarks and the idyllic landscapes of scenic Chester County.