Born on a spring Baltimore morning in 1983, Jon Norris' artistic talents blossomed early, nurtured by his father's ingenuity and his grandmother Bonnie's artistic patience. Watching Bonnie paint ignited his self-taught passion. In 2009, with only five dollars, Jon moved from rural eastern North Carolina to Charlotte, a pivotal move that fueled his artistic growth. His first ceiling mural at Church & Union led to a mention in a New York Times feature. Now a family man, Jon has transitioned from acrylic to oil paint and explores mixed media sculpture. Beyond his dark satire, he finds deep fulfillment in painting eulogy portraits for those grieving.