Showcasing Art by Jess
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Showcasing Art by Jess
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Hello and welcome to my page. Please take a look around, there is so much to see.
Having grown up in Garrett County, MD, I was consistently exposed to and surrounded by, the meticulous, astounding products of nature. I am thankful to have been taught at a very young age to respect and appreciate my environment, which had a direct influence on my artistic making.
I like to experiment with materials, and investigate outcomes using various mixed media. I also enjoy creating plein air landscape oil paintings, and mixed water media illustrations.
Inspiration seems to strike the most while exploring outdoors. I find that nature's products are most astounding. Whether it be hiking through the woods, or peering into the vastness of the universe at night, nature is truly humbling and beautiful.
I create artwork that is inspired by often overlooked, beautiful treasures found in nature. I invite the viewer to consider, for a moment, just how precious life is. I hope to inspire you to take more time to appreciate the common flora and fauna, landscapes, life cycles, and natural occurrences that come with living on Planet Earth. I hope you enjoy my work, and walk away inspired to go outside, stay a bit longer, and look a little closer.
"Wolf Song" 2022. 15"x13" Mixed Media on paper.
Plein air at a pond with lilies. 10" x 10" oil on board. 2022
Honored to accept best in show from juror Graham Boettcher, Director of @bhammuseum
Thank you to @artstrussville and @cahabariversociety1988 for such a wonderful opportunity.
So excited to share my creation for @artstrussville & @cahabariversociety1988 Cahaba River inspired exhibition. My participation in this has given me the opportunity to learn about the geography, and ecosystems of the area. Included in my work are some of the specific species located within the Cahaba National Wildlife Refuge and Cahaba River. These include the Cahaba Lily, Cahaba Bass, Cahaba Snail, Green Anole, Pearl Crescent, Deertoe Muscle, Alabama Redstart, and many more! Using the checklist provided for the Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge from inaturalist.org, I was able to include many familiar flora and fauna. Each of the organisms within the area such as (but not limited to) fish, trees, fungi, birds, and mollusks collaborate to make the Cahaba an impressive, awe-inspiring entity.
My idea was to create a county map. I included each of the municipalities labeled with a black eyed Susan (MD State flower). I also included the 7 state parks, and 20 historical sites! The oak leaves included throughout, are for the county seat, Oakland. There are so many wonderful things about Garrett County that I had such fun learning about. I am proud to announce that my winning artwork has joined the Garrett County Board of Commissioners’ permanent collection.
"Big bullied" 2019. Mixed Media. Check out the video below. These individuals were interviewed about their experiences with bullying.
These individuals share their experiences with bullying, among other things, while I create a completely customized portrait based on how I perceive their personalities.
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