Toward the Light, St. Joe River, 29 x 17”

 

A signature member of the American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, Northwest Watercolor Society, and Idaho Watercolor Society, Jessica is motivated by a life long love of landscapes and keen interest in cultural histories. Her work is represented by Coeur d’Alene Galleries and Settlers West Gallery.

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Online Workshops

World of Watercolor 4-day Online Art Conference - Special Discount

Jessica will be presenting at the next World of Watercolor online event in March 22-24, 2024. Use the coupon code bryant2024 for $50 off registration.


Recent Exhibits and Publications


Art of the West Magazine

Jessica’s work is featured on a special fold-out cover and in an article in the March/April issue of Art of the West magazine, available now on newsstands and online.


Watercolor USA

Hidden Falls Near Moon Pass II was accepted into the 63rd exhibit of the Watercolor USA Honor Society at the Springfield Museum. Show runs June 8 - September 1.


Transparent Watercolor Society of America

Persistence was accepted into the 48th Annual Exhibition of the Transparent Watercolor Society of America in Kenosha, WI, May 4 - August 4, 2024.


American Watercolor Society

Clouds Break at Loch Vale was accepted into the 157th Annual International Exhibition of the American Watercolor Society. Exhibit runs April 2-26, 2024 at the Salmagundi Club in New York City.


Western Federation of Watercolor Societies

Afternoon Calm at Yellow Dog was juried into the 2024 exhibition, and will be on display March 5 - April 29 at the FOUND:RE in Phoenix, AZ.


Watercolor Artist Magazine

Jessica was a contributor to the “Burning Question” feature in the Winter 2024 issue.


American Art Collector

A brief article on Jessica’s work is featured in the November 2023 issue of American Art Collector.


International Artist Magazine

St. Joe River Near Tumbledown Creek was awarded third place in International Artist Magazine’s Art Contest: Seascapes, Lakes, and Rivers.


Southwest Art Magazine

The April/May issue of Southwest Art Magazine feature’s Jessica’s work on the cover and in an article about her paintings and motivations. Cover features St. Vrain Creek, Rocky Mountain National Park.


Plein Air Magazine

The October 2022 issue of Plein Air Magazine features an article on Jessica’s work titled Curious Observer. An excerpt can be read online. The magazine can be found on newsstands and purchased online in digital or print format.


Watercolor Artist Magazine

The Winter 2022 issue of Watercolor Artist magazine featured Jessica’s work on the cover and in a ten page article about her experiences as an artist in residence for the National Park Service. Cover features Winter Sunrise on Angel Butte, Badlands National Park. Purchase the magazine online in digital or print format. A brief excerpt can be read online.


Online Watercolor Classes

Free and paid lessons on painting in watercolor.

While online classes began out of necessity during the pandemic, there are some very real advantages to video instruction. Students can work at their own pace, and lessons can be re-watched as much as desired to fully digest the material. Classes for all abilities are in development.

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Watercolor Workshops

Jessica teaches workshops and can travel to your location. Contact her for availability.


Land anchors human culture, it defines our history and experiences. To capture the truth of a landscape, a painting must tell a story that’s vibrant and alive, creating a sense of place that sparks the desire to learn and engage.
— Jessica L Bryant

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