An interest in wilderness has been a constant theme in artist Jessica Bryant’s work and life. Her love of landscapes began as a young child visiting her grandparents’ farm on the rolling plains of central Minnesota. 
Happy Creek, watercolor, 20 x 20"“Watching the light and wind dance through the grasses, feeling the air change as a thunderstorm builds on the horizon and laying in the field while the milky way illuminates the night established my love of exploring the outdoors. Endeavoring to capture the full experience of a landscape became my focus, and identifying the visual phenomena responsible for our emotional sense of a place is the challenge that keeps me enthralled by my subjects,” says Bryant. 
Cascade Creek, watercolor, 21½ x 29"She enjoys the unique challenges of her medium, watercolor. “I love its difficulty and unpredictability as well as its beautiful luminosity,” she adds. Cascade Creek captures a day and hiking the trail up Cascade Canyon in Grand Teton National Park. “Following this creek, the canyon eventually opens up into a glorious valley. This painting highlights the rugged landscape of the Tetons and represents the sense of satisfaction and accomplishment that come with solo adventuring,” says the artist. 
Lower Salmon River at Fall Creek, watercolor, 16½ x 29½"Bryant has served as artist in residence for various organizations, including eight terms for the National Park Service. She also has Signature Membership with the American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, Northwest Watercolor Society and Idaho Watercolor Society. Her work is shown regularly in national exhibitions, and you can often find her exploring the exceptional landscapes of north Idaho, our National Parks and beyond. —
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