Meet Jerry Loza
Jerry Loza is an artist who served four years in the Marines after attending Whitney Young High School in Chicago. After his military service, Jerry returned to the Chicago area. He says, “I’m a firm believer in the healing nature of art. I love teaching digital art to help pass along this coping skill.”
You may recognize Jerry’s work from At Ease in Nature, Brushwood’s annual art exhibition featuring Veteran and military community artists, where he has exhibited several times. Jerry also displays his work around the community at galleries and art fairs.
See Jerry’s art on display at Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods February 1 – 28, 2026.
Media: Digital
Jerry’s Artist Statement
“I always was a pencil and pen artist but stopped many years ago. I started drawing digitally in 2018, but during the COVID lock down I was completing a drawing a week. I’m involved in multiple Veteran art groups. My primary muse is my city, Chicago, but I’ve also
tapped into my heritage and my military background for inspiration.”
Image: Jerry Loza pictured with his work at an art fair.
Artist of the Month Events
February 28
10:00 am – 3:00 pm | Free
Open Art Workshop with Jerry Loza
Open Art Workshop is open to anyone who wants to make something in any area of visual arts and crafts, from the experienced artist looking for a community of others to work with, to the complete novice who just wants to try something out in a low pressure environment, or the family looking for a fun kids’ activity to fill their afternoon – this workshop is for you!
Image: Buckingham Fountain by Jerry Loza
Media: Digital
