Jess Velarde is an oil painter known for using rhythmic brushwork and rich color to create scenes that bring moments of beauty, transcendence, and inspiration into everyday spaces. Born and raised on California’s Central Coast, early exposure to the arts and a deep connection to the beauty of the natural world shaped the direction of her work — evident in her early landscapes as well as her current botanical and figurative paintings. Her art embraces the materiality of oils on canvas through brave, textural interpretations of light and shadow that straddle the line between realism and impressionism. While knowing she wanted to pursue painting from a young age, Jess worked as a professional photographer for eight years before returning to school to earn her MFA in Painting from Academy of Art University, where she also studied in Florence, Italy. She now works full-time as a Fine Artist, creating paintings for collectors around the world from her home studio in Los Angeles.
Check out our special video episode where Jess walks us through her website and e-commerce site setup - https://youtu.be/IOb9pKV1VE4
Website: www.jessvelarde.com
Online Store: https://jess-velarde-art.myshopify.com
Instagram: @jessvelardeart
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessvelardeart
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