Jeffrey McCredie is a Pennsylvania-based artist whose lifelong passion for painting began in childhood after discovering Claude Monet’s work. McCredie embraces watercolor for its immediacy and portability, often completing his paintings outdoors. His bright palette and expressive handling of color capture the warmth, atmosphere, and beauty of the landscapes he encounters. Rather than simply documenting a place, his work conveys the experience of being within it: the shifting light, surrounding color, and quiet character of the natural environment.
After McCredie’s study at Eastern University and Germany, he continued developing his artistic practice and exhibited throughout Europe. He then moved to the West Coast, painted and exhibited with West Coast Artists, The Agoura Group, Old Town Gallery, and the California Plein Air groups. He has sold over 800 paintings to movie executives, actors, diplomats, government workers, and completed over 350 portrait commissions. Jeffrey McCredie is a member of the Chester County Art Association, the Lancaster County Art Association, the Pennsylvania Watercolor Society, and the American Impressionist Society. His studio is in Chester County, PA.
You can find more about his artwork here: www.JeffreyMcCredie.com
Artist Statement
“Most of these paintings were completed plein air, as watercolor is a great medium for outdoor work. I was heavily inspired by the painters of the late 19th century in Europe and America, especially the watercolors of Sargent, Homer, Renoir. I try to use a very bright palette to create an interest in the subject matter. I want to portray the warmth and beauty of nature and its surroundings. Painting outdoors helps me do that. All paintings are watercolor on paper except Valley Forge Barn and Strasburg Barn which are on watercolor canvas.”
New Brunswick Art Salon 2026 – Watercolor and Mixed Media “Liquid Layers” Exhibition
"The Train Trestle"
"Philadelphia Skyline in Snow"
"Bus Stop"
"Art Show"
Education
1974-77
Allgates School of Art, Bryn Mawr, PA
1981
B.A. Eastern University, St. Davids, PA (Art Minor) cum laude
1981-82
Fulbright Scholarship in Art and Drama, Univ. of Hamburg, With Honors
1977-81
Daniel Miller (PAFA Faculty), Eastern University
1982-87
Ithzak Sankowsky
(Philadelphia Museum of Art) Merion, PA
1985
Juris Doctor, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA top third
1990
LL.M. Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. With Distinction
1992-94
Peter Thrasher (Portraits and Figure Study) Alexandria, VA
1992-94
Corcoran School of Art, Washington, D.C.
Exhibitions
1975
Haverford Free Library , Watercolors
1982
Fulbright Scholar Shows, University of Freiburg, Oils, Pastels and Watercolors
1985
Temple University Solo show, oils
1991-96
Africa Art Gallery, Washington, D.C. continuing shows, oils
1992-96
Braithwaite Gallery oils and watercolors
1994-96
Seaside Gallery, Nags Head, NC, oils
1997-99
The Art Place, Agoura Hills,(22 Shows) CA, oils
2001-2006
Olde Towne Gallery, Seal Beach, CA, oils
1998-2006
West Coast Artists Group Shows oils(205 shows) Malibu, Santa Monica, Burbank, Long Beach, Woodlands Hills, Tarzana, Calabasas, Agoura Hills
1999-2004
Thousand Oaks Art Walk Shows, oils
1998-2001
Malibu Art Festival oils
2007-2014
Seacrest Art Gallery, Nags Head, NC oils and watercolors
2007-2014
Outer Banks Art Festivals, Kitty Hawk, NC, oils
2011-2017
Tyne Gallery Havertown, PA oils and watercolors
2022-present
Artwalk, Chester County, PA. (4 Shows) oils and watercolors
2025
MVA Gallery Bethlehem Group show
2025
Wayne Art Center Spring Show
2025
Wings Group show Gallerium Art Center, Vancouver
2024
Aquarium Group Show, Gallerium Art Center, Vancouver
2024
d’Art Gallery Center, Norfolk, VA Waterfowl Show
2025
(July) Astonish Magazine featured painting
2026
August featured in 014 Novum Artis Magazine
Solo Shows
2024
Solo Show, Lancaster County Art Association
Awards and Publications
1986-87
Chester Springs Watercolor, Honorable Mention
1986-87
Cabrini College Faculty Arts Shows, watercolors, Honorable Mention
1992-1996
Vienna Art Society Shows(14), 2nd Place, Third Place, Honorable Mention
1992-96
Art League of Alexandria Group Shows(24), 2nd Place, Honorable Mention
2018-Present
Lancaster County Art Association Monthly shows(74), Second Place, Third Place, 6 Honorable Mentions oils
2015-Present
Chester County Art Association Member Shows (58) Honorable Mention, oils
Professional Artist Associations
American Impressionist Society
Pennsylvania Watercolor Association
Wayne Art Center Member
Chester County Art Association
Lancaster County Art Association
Artists Equity Association
Faculty/Instructor Positions
Eastern University
Tyne Gallery Adult Painting Classes
Cabrini College
Private free Instruction to Senior Adults and Disabled People
Thousand Oaks Senior Living Facility
The Art Place, Agoura Hills, CA
Contact
Instagram: jeffreyweiss3242026
Website: www.JeffreyMcCredie.com