An interest in nature and the wild parts of the world are a consistent theme in both the art and life of watercolorist Jessica Bryant. “My attraction to landscapes began in early childhood, visiting my grandparents’ farm on the vast, rolling plains of central Minnesota,” she reflects.
Hidden Falls Near Moon Pass II, watercolor, 20 x 15"
“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.”
Tubbs Hill Sunset Over Corbin Point, watercolor, 10 x 16½"
Watercolor offers unique challenges for the artist, who loves its difficulty and unpredictability as well as its beautiful luminosity. Her piece Hidden Falls Near Moon Pass II depicts a waterfall in the St. Joe National Forest in northern Idaho. “The forests here are dry in the summer, but there are small pockets of lush ferns and mosses around waterfalls,” she says. “Discovering this one was a highlight from my adventures last summer.”
Reclamation, watercolor, 12 x 22½"
Bryant has served as artist in residence for various organizations, including eight terms for the National Park Service, allowing an incredible depth of experience and learning that feeds her painting. She has signature membership with the American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, Northwest Watercolor Society and Idaho Watercolor Society. Her work is regularly shown in national exhibitions and publications. —
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