Jaime Izquierdo graduated from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, where he studied portraiture under Arthur DAcosta, Lou Sloan and later in a Master Class under Nelson Shanks.  He studied painting under Sidney Goodman who had a strong influence on his work. Jaime was the winner of the prestigious Cecilia Beaux Portrait Award in 1984.
During the 1990's he spent Time in Florence studying the works of favorite masters, and returns regularly to Italy to study favorite works by Rembrandt,  Rubens, Durer, Velazquez,  Caravaggio, Tintoretto, Titian, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo Da Vinci.

 Jaime paints corporate portraits and family portraits, and works as a professional photographer. He also produces and edits OPENFOOD.BIZ, a blogg that promotes chefs and cuisine. His photos appear in several company brochures and public relation material for companies and individuals.