About

I’m a lover of stars, velvet, the moon, old wallpaper, mountains, baths, books, lace, and magical moments. I’m also fond of thrift stores, antique shops, the sky at night, and drives to the country (especially for breakfast!) I’m passionate about creativity and motherhood, and love encouraging my children to create. When I’m not painting or blogging, I love to read, travel, spend time with loved ones, take photos, try out new recipes, make bath products with essential oils, and decorate for the seasons.

I fell in love with painting at the University of California, San Diego, while doing art projects with elementary school students. After college, I spent many years working in Human Resources, but my heart always called me back to art. In 2013, I began blogging and taking art classes online, and painted at night at my dining room table. Over time, my painting process became a valuable form of self-care.

A few years later, while home on maternity leave, I began a daily painting practice. I finished 22 paintings that year, and shared the journey on Instagram. The following year, I officially began my art business, launched my first abstract painting collection, and sold 30 paintings. Today, lovely people all over the world hang my artwork in their spaces, and painting continues to be a healing practice for me, which led to me becoming certified in therapeutic art. 

I live in Southern California with my husband and children, work from my home art studio, and visit the ocean as often as I can 🖤

 Artist Statement:

My desire to paint comes from within. Inspiration wells up inside of me until I can’t not paint. When I create, I become completely immersed in the process. I allow inspiration to guide me, and make moves based on instinct. The creative process challenges me, teaches me, and frees me by allowing me to express what can only be felt. The canvas is like a mirror, showing me the parts of myself that need healing, and places I need to grow. My intention is to translate feeling into my paintings, by creating layer upon layer, and leaving bits of what’s showing underneath. This echoes my own hidden thoughts and feelings, and the beauty that lies within us all. 

Press:

San Diego Voyager Interview - "Meet Jessica Kinsella" - 2018