by Jessica | Sep 26, 2025 | Art Studio, Gallery Images
My daily ritual in the summer months is to have a refreshing ocean swim at the end of each work day, then to retreat to the studio to paint. Naturally, this has lead to a lot of ocean-themed paintings being produced. The ocean lights me up! It cools me down and makes...
by Jessica | Sep 26, 2025 | Art Studio, Art Workshop
What a wonderful way to spend a winter: offering an art class to a friend. A weekly art class in January, February and March gave us the chance to hang out together during the winter months and to learn new art skills. The class was called “Learn to Paint Boats...
by Jessica | Oct 31, 2024 | Botanical Art, Uncategorized
I admire abstract art. A collection of shapes and colours on a page that can be so captivating. I am working on several series, incorporating abstraction into my favourite subjects: gardens, the ocean, heritage homes. It’s a fun approach to painting, and very...
by Jessica | Oct 31, 2024 | blog
BC’s magical coast includes many Gulf Islands sprinkled throughout the Georgia Straight between the mainland and Vancouver Island. During a summer visit to Salt Spring island, we stayed at a vintage farmhouse overlooking a spring-fed lake, and I had a wonderful...
by Jessica | Oct 31, 2024 | blog, Botanical Art
I love, love, love Arbutus trees. They are beautiful and majestic. Mostly found growing on rocky outcrops of the West Coast from California to southern BC, I find these trees fascinating. It could be the fact that they are resilient, growing precariously on a...
by Jessica | Nov 23, 2020 | Art Studio, blog
Here I am! Staying cozy Canadian-style – just throw on an extra sweater, right? I am keeping the art flowing out of the studio. Thanks to all the supporters out there who have been following on Instagram and in person at Pacific Arts Market where a selection of...
by Jessica | Nov 12, 2020 | Animal Illustrations, blog, Botanical Art, Fairy Illustrations, Picture Book Art, Urban Illustration
It’s official! You can now buy original art created by Jessica at Pacific Arts Market, 1448 West Broadway Ave., Vancouver, BC If you love black and white boat illustrations, colourful castles with floral skies, yoga fairies and more, this selection will please...
by Jessica | Nov 12, 2020 | Animal Illustrations, blog
Dixie the Cat will be forever remembered in this commissioned portrait. A gift from one sister to another, this portrait is a kind keepsake that Dixie’s owner will hopefully cherish. Black and white pen and ink drawing. Thank you for sharing this moment with me,...
by Jessica | Aug 25, 2019 | blog, Urban Illustration
Vancouver Wooden Boat Festival urban sketching Drawing from the dock at Granville Island, I got to meet owners of wooden boats who’ve gathered themselves for a weekend of sharing their vessels with the public. I am definitely returning on Sunday. Take a look at...
by Jessica | Jan 7, 2015 | blog
Do you love hand-drawn illustrations? Looking to collect a striking piece of art to hang on the walls? Then this letter is for you. I often think of the concept that art can evoke an emotional response in some art lovers, but not others. That’s the beauty...