Jan 27, 2012
Nov 26, 2011
My Black Friday was filled with Gold...leaf
Thats right. Today I gold leafed all I could get my hands on.
That included these tiny porcelain teeth.
Check it out on my etsy page jessrees.etsy.com
That included these tiny porcelain teeth.
Check it out on my etsy page jessrees.etsy.com
Nov 9, 2011
Short Run Fest on Saturday
Here is your Saturday planned out for you:
The Short Run Small Press Fest, where there will be EVERY SINGLE BOOK AND ZINE THAT I'VE EVER MADE (all five of them), including one Field Guide thats brand new and you've never seen before.
10 to 430 at the Vera Project in Seattle Center
The Short Run Small Press Fest, where there will be EVERY SINGLE BOOK AND ZINE THAT I'VE EVER MADE (all five of them), including one Field Guide thats brand new and you've never seen before.
10 to 430 at the Vera Project in Seattle Center
Nov 7, 2011
2012 Art Walk Calendars
Its time for the release of the 2012 Seattle Art Walk Calendars!
These calendars are silkscreened on 11x17 heavyweight paper.
The images are designed by some great Seattle artists, and the printing is done by myself and Brian Lane of Print Zero Studios.
You can start your order today at Printzerostudios.com/calendar.
These calendars are silkscreened on 11x17 heavyweight paper.
The images are designed by some great Seattle artists, and the printing is done by myself and Brian Lane of Print Zero Studios.
You can start your order today at Printzerostudios.com/calendar.
Oct 27, 2011
Field Guide to N. American Feathers
EXCITEMENT!
I'm working on 28 pages of natures splendor.
Illustrations of some of North America's finest feathers. Some will seem familiar, some strange and new.
Release Date November 12, 2011.
Come to the Short Run Fest in Seattle to see!
Sep 2, 2011
Jun 19, 2011
Postcards from Omaha
My friend Mary Elise sent me this postcard from the road because it reminded her of a poster I made, not too long ago.
Jun 11, 2011
summer project
summer project: QUILT.
This way it will be ready by winter.
the squares are scraps from projects ive worked on
over the years, all the way back to highschool.
This way it will be ready by winter.
over the years, all the way back to highschool.
May 31, 2011
New Paintings
So I'm not much of a painter, but the other day I finished reading Object of Beauty by Steve Martin, and felt inspired to break out the oils.
I blew the dust off my old paintbox and fished out my favorite painting tool, the pallet knife (cant get the hang of painting with a paintbrush), and made these three little guys.
On a side note, I also just saw a play written by Steven Martin, Picasso at the Lapin Agile, which I really liked and recommend.
My favorite painter is definitely Morandi, and I'm not hiding it.
I blew the dust off my old paintbox and fished out my favorite painting tool, the pallet knife (cant get the hang of painting with a paintbrush), and made these three little guys.
On a side note, I also just saw a play written by Steven Martin, Picasso at the Lapin Agile, which I really liked and recommend.
My favorite painter is definitely Morandi, and I'm not hiding it.
May 17, 2011
Mapping Capitol Hill
Nicole and I are coming super close to finishing the Mapping Capitol Hill project.
We are in the final stages of editing, and getting ready to print! WAAHHOO I'm so excited and nervous.
Preview the project here and tell us what you think:
jessrees.com/projects/mapping-capitol-hill
We are in the final stages of editing, and getting ready to print! WAAHHOO I'm so excited and nervous.
Preview the project here and tell us what you think:
jessrees.com/projects/mapping-capitol-hill
Apr 7, 2011
The theme of this poster is "BANGS"
Mar 27, 2011
Feather collection up through april and Installation at the Hideout
In case you missed the first month of the Feathers and Treasures at Cakespy Gallery on Pine, you have another whole month to visit! Its now up through April 30th. The show fills the upstairs gallery.
There are a lot of brand new water color paintings for sale, and cabinet of curiosities on view!
There are a lot of brand new water color paintings for sale, and cabinet of curiosities on view!
Also in other news, I put up a sculptural installation at the Hideout (Boren and Madison).
Its made of plaster and light, and I am very excited to present it!
Here is a sneak peek picture.
Now go to the Hideout, enjoy a cocktail, and gaze in wonder into the light.
It will be up through the end of the summer 2011.
Jan 14, 2011
Ecotone at Ghost
Thanks so much to everyone who came out to the show last night! And in case you missed it, you have a WHOLE MONTH to stop by! (whew no excuses)
See all the details here: Ecotone
Here are some pics from the show.
See all the details here: Ecotone
Here are some pics from the show.
"Look Without Seeing" Jess Rees
"City Dove" and "Tumbler" Jess Rees
Michael Alm
Mary Elise Bolam
Jody Joldersma
Joey Bates
Jan 8, 2011
Dec 28, 2010
Now Showing: Ecotone at Ghost Gallery
Now Showing:
Ecotone
at Ghost Gallery
January 13, 2010 to February 4, 2010
With: Jess Rees, Michael Alm, Joey Bates, Mary Elise Bolam, and Jody Joldersma
Artist Reception: Thursday, January 13th from 5 to 8 pm
MORE DETAILS HERE
Ecotone
at Ghost Gallery
January 13, 2010 to February 4, 2010
With: Jess Rees, Michael Alm, Joey Bates, Mary Elise Bolam, and Jody Joldersma
Artist Reception: Thursday, January 13th from 5 to 8 pm
MORE DETAILS HERE
Dec 1, 2010
Nov 30, 2010
Nov 29, 2010
Feather Collection
The Feather Collection show at Velouria is going great!
Thanks to everyone who came out. You are all so great!!!!!
There was even a visit from the Molorazzi at the opening night!
The show is still up for another week, until December 7th.
1521 Melrose Avenue | Capitol Hill | Next to Sonic Boom Records
Thanks to everyone who came out. You are all so great!!!!!
There was even a visit from the Molorazzi at the opening night!
The show is still up for another week, until December 7th.
1521 Melrose Avenue | Capitol Hill | Next to Sonic Boom Records
Nov 9, 2010
Capitol Hill Art Walk
Lots of great things are happening on the hill this Thursday!Come out for Blitz, Capitol Hill Art Walk.
Here is a map of whats going on:
blitzcapitolhill.com/
I'll be hanging out with my feathers at Velouria.
1521 Melrose Avenue | Next to Sonic Boom Records | 5 - 8 pm
See you Thursday!
Nov 5, 2010
a good cause
I was really happy to be asked (by my very lovely friend Leah Walker) to be a part of the 7th Annual Shrinky Dink Invitational Exhibition and Auction.
This event is put on every year by Zeitgeist Cafe in Seattle to raise money for the Seattle Young People's Project. There were some really awesome submissions by about 40 Seattle artists.
I was honored to have my piece be the highest bidding piece of the night on the LIVE AUCTION, and very happy to donate my work to a good cause. Now all I have to do is figure out how to work that magic when I'm selling my work myself!!
My camera was only semi-operational during the event (oh boy do I need a new camera) so all I have to present to you is this scan of my magical shrinky dink before it was framed.
This event is put on every year by Zeitgeist Cafe in Seattle to raise money for the Seattle Young People's Project. There were some really awesome submissions by about 40 Seattle artists.
I was honored to have my piece be the highest bidding piece of the night on the LIVE AUCTION, and very happy to donate my work to a good cause. Now all I have to do is figure out how to work that magic when I'm selling my work myself!!
My camera was only semi-operational during the event (oh boy do I need a new camera) so all I have to present to you is this scan of my magical shrinky dink before it was framed.
This piece is called Tiny Tiny Art History, and its the third installation of what many of you are probably familiar with as tiny art history publications/zines that I've made over the years. In real life its in a gilded 4"x5" frame, accompanied by an image list.
Oct 20, 2010
More October
Thanks to everyone who came out to the opening receptions in Ballard and SODO, and supported my work, and the work of other local artists! You guys rule!!!!
Opening:
Analog 5 Photography Show
Saturday October 23rd
Ouch My Eye Gallery
1022 First Avenue S
-Maybe you didn't believe me when I said I worked in a variety of mediums. Here is another: PHOTOGRAPHY! This is a juried group show, I think there will be a band at the reception! And its aaaaallll analog, so you can't see this stuff online.
Saturday October 30th, 6pm
Still on View:
Up through October, then coming to Capitol Hill
Fall Ladies Show at Twenty20
5208 Ballard Ave NW
-see it while you still can or you'll regret it, I swear!
Photos from the reception here:
And Thanks to my friend Renai for taking some pics at Hot One Inch Action for her blog Are You My Ghost. It was such a fun event. Check it out!
Opening:
Analog 5 Photography Show
Saturday October 23rd
Ouch My Eye Gallery
1022 First Avenue S
-Maybe you didn't believe me when I said I worked in a variety of mediums. Here is another: PHOTOGRAPHY! This is a juried group show, I think there will be a band at the reception! And its aaaaallll analog, so you can't see this stuff online.
On View now:
Pottery Northwest Student Show
Closing Reception and PartySaturday October 30th, 6pm
226 1st Ave N
-My favorite studio in Seattle! This show features work by students (myself included) from the past year.
Check out all the awesome stuff coming out of this place.
Feather Collection at Velouria
2205 NW Market StreetUp through October, then coming to Capitol Hill
Fall Ladies Show at Twenty20
5208 Ballard Ave NW
-see it while you still can or you'll regret it, I swear!
Photos from the reception here:
And Thanks to my friend Renai for taking some pics at Hot One Inch Action for her blog Are You My Ghost. It was such a fun event. Check it out!
Sep 30, 2010
October Exhibitions
This month I will be in two exhibitions in Ballard.
Both will have receptions on the Ballard Art Walk, October 9th from 6-9 pm. Come!
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Feather Collection
Watercolors by Jess Rees
Velouria Boutique and Gallery
2205 NW Market Street
Ballard, Seattle WA
Opening Reception
Saturday, October 9th, 2010
6-9pm
About the work:
I've always been a bit of a naturalist, observing, investigating and collecting interesting things. Feathers are no exception. Their beauty and complexity is inspiring.
A lot of the feathers are drawn with reference to real feathers I've observed during my walks around town. City birds - pigeons, sea gulls, crows, sparrows - are such a part of everyday experiences for people in urban areas. The drawings are not meant to be a reference to a real thing, per say, but to call to attention the observation of urban wildlife that is part of our lives.
Most of these watercolor paintings are based at least in some part on a real feather. The colors veer much further from the truth than the forms do. Some of the original references are more obvious than others, like the peacock and hawk feathers. Some of the drawings look completely made up, but are actually just absolutely wild evolutionary adaptations, like as the King of Saxony Bird-of-Paradise head plumage.
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Fall Ladies Show
20twenty
Opening Reception
Saturday, October 9th, 2010
6-9pm
I'm very very excited to say that I was asked to be a part of this show. There are some really FANTASTIC people involved here (and I don't even know all of them yet)!
About the show:
The fine folks over at 20twenty want you to come help us celebrate our first time hosting an all-women’s art opening! This show combines eight incredible local female artists in one great big super-show. All of these ladies work in mediums across the board, but share one thing in common: They continuously inspire and never cease to amaze, in their craft, talent, styles, attitudes and life views. We are excited to show some of the most beautiful fiber art, soft sculpture, paintings and collages we’ve ever seen. And lucky us! The wonderful Shana Cleveland of The Curious Mystery will be playing some special tunes towards the end of the night!
So, come on down folks! Saturday October 9th, 7p! Help us celebrate what the ladies of Seattle are creating! Get inspired, make some new friends and be merry. Fall, let’s do this.
Participating Artists include:
Lucy Brennan
Shana Cleveland
Nichole Rathburn
Jess Rees
Madelena Romansic
Kelly Rozich
Stacey Rozich
Kendal Tull-Esterbrook
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Hot One Inch Action
HOT ONE INCH ACTION one-inch-button-art-show.
This is a very proud moment, because it is Brian's very first ART SHOW!
Our designs will be gracing the rounded edges of some of these little babies - which you'll have to FIGHT for to take home! Check out the site for more info on how the exhibition works.
The event goes from 8 to 11, and is at Ouch My Eye in Sodo.
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Pheeeeewwww thats alot for one day. Hope to see you Seattle friends on October 9th!
Both will have receptions on the Ballard Art Walk, October 9th from 6-9 pm. Come!
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Feather Collection
Watercolors by Jess Rees
Velouria Boutique and Gallery
2205 NW Market Street
Ballard, Seattle WA
Opening Reception
Saturday, October 9th, 2010
6-9pm
About the work:
I've always been a bit of a naturalist, observing, investigating and collecting interesting things. Feathers are no exception. Their beauty and complexity is inspiring.
A lot of the feathers are drawn with reference to real feathers I've observed during my walks around town. City birds - pigeons, sea gulls, crows, sparrows - are such a part of everyday experiences for people in urban areas. The drawings are not meant to be a reference to a real thing, per say, but to call to attention the observation of urban wildlife that is part of our lives.
Most of these watercolor paintings are based at least in some part on a real feather. The colors veer much further from the truth than the forms do. Some of the original references are more obvious than others, like the peacock and hawk feathers. Some of the drawings look completely made up, but are actually just absolutely wild evolutionary adaptations, like as the King of Saxony Bird-of-Paradise head plumage.
*************************************
Fall Ladies Show
20twenty
5208 Ballard Avenue
Seattle, WA
Curated by Alexa AndersonOpening Reception
Saturday, October 9th, 2010
6-9pm
I'm very very excited to say that I was asked to be a part of this show. There are some really FANTASTIC people involved here (and I don't even know all of them yet)!
About the show:
The fine folks over at 20twenty want you to come help us celebrate our first time hosting an all-women’s art opening! This show combines eight incredible local female artists in one great big super-show. All of these ladies work in mediums across the board, but share one thing in common: They continuously inspire and never cease to amaze, in their craft, talent, styles, attitudes and life views. We are excited to show some of the most beautiful fiber art, soft sculpture, paintings and collages we’ve ever seen. And lucky us! The wonderful Shana Cleveland of The Curious Mystery will be playing some special tunes towards the end of the night!
So, come on down folks! Saturday October 9th, 7p! Help us celebrate what the ladies of Seattle are creating! Get inspired, make some new friends and be merry. Fall, let’s do this.
Participating Artists include:
Lucy Brennan
Shana Cleveland
Nichole Rathburn
Jess Rees
Madelena Romansic
Kelly Rozich
Stacey Rozich
Kendal Tull-Esterbrook
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Hot One Inch Action
Also on OCTOBER 9
Me and Brian got selected to be a part of theHOT ONE INCH ACTION one-inch-button-art-show.
This is a very proud moment, because it is Brian's very first ART SHOW!
Our designs will be gracing the rounded edges of some of these little babies - which you'll have to FIGHT for to take home! Check out the site for more info on how the exhibition works.
The event goes from 8 to 11, and is at Ouch My Eye in Sodo.
*****************************
Pheeeeewwww thats alot for one day. Hope to see you Seattle friends on October 9th!
Thanks!
I want to say a big THANKS to Lauren Testa and Laura Cali in Brooklyn for inviting me to participate in their show Perceptions of Character at Littlefield Gallery in Brooklyn NY, which closed this Sunday.
Although I can't say I had the pleasure of attending the show in person, the did a wonderful job curating and I looked GREAT from all the pictures!
I have to say they did a particularly good job choosing the image for the postcard! That's my painting! wooooooo!
Here is the description of the show:
Perceptions of Character
Thirteen artists were asked to consider the question, “What are you made of?” The answers are a culmination of how we perceive each other as people & artists, as well as the narrow line between reality & fantasy; a diverse representation of the artists & the curious world in which they’ve created to live. Curated by Lauren Testa & Laura Cali. Exhibit thru September 26.
And here is my contribution, in writing:
Jess Rees is a Seattle based artist who is interested in exploring sense of place and self though installation, sculpture, and drawing. Her lifelong quest of urban naturalism is best expressed in her interest in breaking the perceived boundaries between natural and urban and exploring all aspects of where one lives and fits into the cosmic scene – internally and externally, through ecology, biology, architecture, psychology, history and art.
Although I can't say I had the pleasure of attending the show in person, the did a wonderful job curating and I looked GREAT from all the pictures!
I have to say they did a particularly good job choosing the image for the postcard! That's my painting! wooooooo!
Here is the description of the show:
Perceptions of Character
Thirteen artists were asked to consider the question, “What are you made of?” The answers are a culmination of how we perceive each other as people & artists, as well as the narrow line between reality & fantasy; a diverse representation of the artists & the curious world in which they’ve created to live. Curated by Lauren Testa & Laura Cali. Exhibit thru September 26.
And here is my contribution, in writing:
Jess Rees is a Seattle based artist who is interested in exploring sense of place and self though installation, sculpture, and drawing. Her lifelong quest of urban naturalism is best expressed in her interest in breaking the perceived boundaries between natural and urban and exploring all aspects of where one lives and fits into the cosmic scene – internally and externally, through ecology, biology, architecture, psychology, history and art.
Aug 2, 2010
Some things I've made lately
Urban Naturalism
Homage to the Third Molar
Assemblage with Special EffectsJul 29, 2010
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