Jason Bartziokas was born and raised in Jasper, Alberta where the mountains would become his playground. When he was not exploring nature as a child, jason could be found honing an interest in drawing and painting. Shortly after graduating high school his interest in the arts became an obsession, leading him to attend The Alberta College Of Art And Design. since graduation with his BFA degree in 2004, jason has worked solely on his art, focusing on areas of interest such as abstraction, figurative and plein air (painting from life). His work can be found in various domestic and international collections.