Hi there! I'm Jess Ray, an artist and illustrator from Seattle, Washington. Art has always been my greatest passion, and I have been creating it since I was young. I carry that sense of wonder and playfulness into my art, including the illustrations I created for the children’s book Braving Bedtime, written by Allison Johnson. I also design posters for local bands, show art locally and online, and design T-shirts and other merch from time to time.
My pieces are typically rendered in watercolor and acrylic marker in an illustrative style characterized by bright, punchy colors, and dreamy atmosphere that feed into whimsical, mysterious, and often humorous themes. I often strive to create a sense of mystery or tension, allowing the viewer to imagine for themselves what events have led up to the scene or what might come after it. I make art to make connections through humor and expression of emotion that will resonate with others.
My pieces are typically rendered in watercolor and acrylic marker in an illustrative style characterized by bright, punchy colors, and dreamy atmosphere that feed into whimsical, mysterious, and often humorous themes. I often strive to create a sense of mystery or tension, allowing the viewer to imagine for themselves what events have led up to the scene or what might come after it. I make art to make connections through humor and expression of emotion that will resonate with others.
