Plein Air Painting at a Farmhouse on the Gulf Islands 2023
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...
Arbutus Trees – an amazing west coast tree… in pen and ink! 2022
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...
Winter Time in the Studio
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...
Original Art for Sale at Local Vancouver Arts Market
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...
Cat Portrait in Memoriam
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,...
Boat Drawing in Pencil
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...
Dear Art Collector
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...
Welcome to Jessica Salvador’s Illustration website!
What is Jessica Salvador up to? I am an illustrator working in watercolour paint, pen and ink. I aspire to create visual art that conveys happiness, creates wonder and sets your imagination to wander. There’s as much happiness, wonder and imagination in it for...
My name is Jessica, I'm an artist living in Vancouver, Canada. I work in both pen and ink and acrylic painting. I take off to my studio to get lost in time, to relax, to create images that I love.
The things that light me up are boats, vintage cars, gardens, trees, flowers, the ocean and urban landscapes. These are all recurring themes in my work.
Send an email if you would like to talk about a commission: boat portrait, car portrait, pet portraits, house portraits.
hello [at] jessicasalvador.com
