Jacob Dhein paints captivating portraits, animals, and cityscapes which engage with both figuration and abstraction. In 2013, Dhein received an Masters of Fine Arts at the Academy of Art University, San Francisco, where he honed his unique style and artistic process. The artist seeks to create work which feels abstract when viewed up close and transforms into a more figurative depiction when viewed from a distance. In 2014, Jacob started teaching drawing and painting at the Academy of Art University, San Francisco.