Words are easy. I want to speak without them.
In my art I play with the balance of what is beautiful, brutal, natural, and unearthly. It is deeply personal- a compulsive craving to expose the raw pulse deep within us.
I grew up near Lake Tahoe, California. From a young age I was passionate about painting, fashion, design, photography, and most importantly- people. I desire to capture them in a way that is unique, avant-garde, and curiously emotional. I consider my art to be a place where I can unearth and explore what is truly inside myself and others, making it easy for people to respond to and connect with.
During college I studied art and interior design at Colorado State University. There I started shaping my own artistic style. An opportunity to design for the renowned international hotel interior design firm lead me back home to the West Coast. A relative newcomer to the LA scene, I am already digging deep into the local creative industry- be it through my interior design work, completing commissioned paintings, fashion illustrations, and appearing at local shows. My work can be seen throughout homes and shows in the LA area. I have been selectd to be the featured Local Arist at Whole Foods, Santa Monica (October 2011- November 2011). My work is also recently showed at Very Venice Art and Design on Abbot Kinney.
If you are interested in purchasing my art, paintings, portfolio, prints, commissioned work, past works and future news, please visit me at:
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Jessica Rae Sommer
My personal design blog- {LovelyUglyDesign} is a showcase of things that have inspired myself and others, a curious investigation into the balance of what is beautiful and real in the world around us.
