Jason Ford is a multifaceted artist born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. He earned an art degree in illustration from East Carolina University. Jason’s work is rooted in a lifestyle driven by art, hip hop and pop culture and aims to inspire thought and push creative limits through the motivational messages and graphics that are infused in his artwork. Following his return to his hometown of Richmond, he founded Nosaj Authentics, an art lifestyle brand that features limited edition hand-painted art & apparel and creatively engages the community through art-related programs and events. The combination of Ford’s entrepreneurial spirit, do-it-yourself mentality and keen artistic ability characterizes his fuel to drive Nosaj Authentics Brand.