Jacob Bautista was born in Amarillo, Texas. He received his BFA from West Texas A&M and his MFA from University of Wisconsin Madison both in Printmaking. His current research chronicles his journey working towards creating a more vital understanding of his identity through an exploration of his past and familial history. His current research focuses on Chicano as an identity and his experience growing up in Texas. Bringing awareness to various aspects of his life and their living history. Bautista has been included in various exhibitions such as the group exhibition, Magic Wilderness at the Museum of Wisconsin Art in West Bend. Bautista currently is full-time Printmaking faculty at Dallas College-Brookhaven.