Artist in Residence

Jess has been thrilled to supported by several public land units which have provided a great opportunity for inspiration. While imbedded in these locations, she has supported the public with Watercolor Nature Journaling Workshops. She presented on these workshops and the art that she created during her stays. You can see the video here.

Upcoming AIRs
Spring 2025 at the Desert National Wildlife Refuge

https://www.fws.gov/refuge/desert
March – May 2025

June 2025 at Cedar Breaks National Monument

https://nps.gov/cebr/index.htm
June 2025

Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

https://nps.gov/bica/index.htm
June 2024

Public Sessions:
6/8/2024 Watercolor Nature Journaling at Ewing-Snell Ranch, Subject: Milkvetch

6/15/2024 Watercolor Nature Journaling at Ewing-Snell Ranch, Subject: Yucca


D.C. Booth Historic Fish Hatchery

https://www.fws.gov/fish-hatchery/dc-booth-historic
https://dcboothfishhatchery.org/
July 2024

Public Sessions:
7/10/2024 Watercolor Nature Journaling, Subject: Apples

7/17/2024 Watercolor Nature Journaling, Subject: Wildflower Bouquet

7/24/2024 Watercolor Nature Journaling, Subject: Fish & Forests

7/31/2024 Watercolor Nature Journaling, Subject: Queen Anne’s Lace


Bridger Teton National Forest

https://www.fs.usda.gov/btnf
https://www.btfriends.org/btnf-ambassador-artist-in-residence
August-October 2024

Public Sessions:
8/28/2024 Watercolor Nature Journaling at Shadow Mountain Campground, Subject: Conifers

9/11/2024 Watercolor Nature Journaling Curtis Canyon Overlook, Subject: Fish & Forests, Aspen Clones

9/18/2024 Watercolor Nature Journaling at Cache Creek Trailhead, Subject: Aspen leaves

9/25/2024 Watercolor Nature Journaling Toppings Lake, Subject: Fish & Forests, Aspen Clones

10/2/2024 Watercolor Nature Journaling at Slide Lake Overlook, Subject: Aspen leaves

10/9/2024 Watercolor Nature Journaling at Cache Creek Trailhead, Subject: Englemann Spruce