hey, it's jess

Welcome!! And thank you so much for being here.

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I'm Jess, a self-taught artist who unexpectedly found her creative spark during a long, quiet pandemic winter in Ohio. In the middle of such an emotional year, I turned to art as a way to find a little joy. What started as simple holiday calligraphy quickly grew into pet portraits as gifts for loved ones and before I knew it, I was hooked (and apparently so were many others)!

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Looking back, it's not too surprising. As a kid, I spent hours doodling Disney characters from VHS covers, and those early sketches definitely laid the groundwork for the work I create today.

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Animals have always had my heart (fun fact: I once “borrowed” a neighbor’s dog when I was five... and they let me keep her! I do not recommend "borrowing" someone else's dog btw). So it only makes sense that they’ve become the heart of my art - whether it’s beloved pets, wild creatures, or the occasional architectural portrait when I’m drawn to a particular place.

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When I’m not at my desk sketching, you’ll probably find me snuggling my two wheaten terriers, Rupert and Poppy, digging through a thrift store, watching a documentary, or cheering (loudly) for the Columbus Blue Jackets! Let's go CBJ!

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Whether you’re here to browse, connect, or commission a piece, I’m so glad we’ve crossed paths. Thank you for supporting this journey.

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With gratitude,
Jess