Jose Sebourne a naive of Costa Rica, his interest for art sparked at age 6 as he watched a local artist draw a portrait of a young man. At age 10, he and his family relocated to the US, settling in Bridgeport, CT. Jose’s talent was discovered in Junior High School by his teacher Judith Gross, who sought further instruction for him at Bassick High School under the mentorship of Bill Glass. At age 16, Jose received citywide recognition when he was commissioned to direct the creation of three murals, depicting Old Bridgeport, which is on permanent display in Bridgeport City Hall. Jose attended Temple University, Tyler School of Art in Elkins Park, PA., where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree and a teaching certification. In 1995, at the Trotting Horse Museum 19 th National Annual Exhibition in NYC, Jose won the Grumbaucher Gold Medal Award for his artwork titled, “Staci at a Glance.” Jose work has been shown in galleries and museums both locally and nationally, such as The Dizyners gallery in Philadelphia, PA.; The Afro-American Historical and Cultural Museum, and displayed as part of The Philadelphia Art at City Hall. The Rosenfeld Gallery in Philadelphia hosted his first one-man show with over 25 of Jose’s brilliant watercolors.