Ron was born in Prince Rupert, B.C. to Robert &
Gayle Jackson on October 23, 1971. Ron credits his dad & the Oldman Edenshaw from the Queen Charlottes for inspiring him & teaching him to become a carver. His mother is Tsimshian & his father is from Kitwanga. He has four brothers & one sister in his immediate family. He is married & has two little girls whom he really cherishes. Ron attended school at Hazelton, B.C. & finished at Prince Rupert, B.C. He grew up, for the most part, in Hazelton & Prince Rupert. He has been carving for the past 3 years & this is his only source of income.
His great, great Uncle Arthur Mcdames was also a artist. Ron devotes a lot of his time trying to improve his work & enjoys being an artist.

Silver - Gold Carver