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Jesso @jolsenartwork.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

In the middle of moving. Working on a commission. Im so tired.

An in-Progress watercolor painting of the three sisters in Canmore Alberta with dramatic clouds.

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Titania @titaniasrealm.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

The enchanted forests of Finland-based artist Ulla Thynell

Four artworks depicting enchanted forest scenes, featuring a unicorn, a fairy, a woman in a cloak and several otherworldly trees, bushes and plants.

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Jesso @jolsenartwork.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

The other lad was having trouble with the cone, so it was time for Baby Shirt

A fluffy black cat half-laying on a folded grey blanket wearing a brown baby shirt with smiling suns on it

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ND Stevenson @gingerhaze.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Today’s warmup: studies of an inconvenienced cat

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Jesso @jolsenartwork.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

And now its just the last minute stuff before tomorrow

A stylized watercolor of an imposing rock face over a lake with a stone covered shore

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Cosmic American @icanfloatintheair.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Little Crater Lake Mt. Hood National Forest, Oregon 📷 #photosky #photography #pnw #oregon #infrared #pointandshoot FujiFilm FinePix J50

A tree is submerged beneath the surface of a small lake which is reflecting the trees and foliage beyond it. The camera is modified to show infrared light, causing the plants to appear in hues of pink.

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Jesso @jolsenartwork.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

More for Art Walk #art #watercolor Two days until set up!

A stylized watercolor painting in indigo blue, teal, and gold, of the Broken Islands in silhouette against a vibrant sunset off the west coast of Vancouver Island (Ucluelet)

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Jesso @jolsenartwork.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

In progress watercolor of the Keremeos Columns

A stylized watercolor in progress of leafy red trees and golden basalt cliffside

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Jesso @jolsenartwork.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

If you see this, post a cat!! ---- Sammy not actually being a trap (he love the soft belly rubs)

A photograph of a tuxedo cat sprawled on his back showing his belly, fast asleep.

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Jesso @jolsenartwork.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

Still working away for LCArtwalk, which will consume my life until mid September. #art

A stylized watercolor painting of the rocky shore of Okanagan lake under the northern lights. It is painted in blues and green.

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Jesso @jolsenartwork.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

I suddenly remembered that i forgot to post the finished piece. Gladstone Trail - Peachland #art

A stylized watercolor painting of a wiry leafless tree in front of a lake, in green and purple.

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c3rmen @c3rmen.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

A REALLY fun commission from @spectacledlion.bsky.social of Red XIII <3 I never grew up with/played ff7 but I have ALWAYS loved this char & it was SO fun to draw him <3 Thank you so much spectacled lion, you were such a wonderful client <3 #art #fanart

Red XIII jumping up joyful with a chocobo on his head

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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Sex is great, but what about the inescapable allure of the inclined elevator.

The huge inclined elevator from Akira. A giant platform that moves diagonally down tracks in a giant research facility

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Jesso @jolsenartwork.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Progress on The Wave. Sent off to the client, so I should put her to bed soon

An in progress watercolor of a red and brown striped geological feature in Arizona

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Jesso @jolsenartwork.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Progress on a commission piece -- 'the wave'

A watercolor painting of The Wave in Arizona, on a stained drop cloth with paint brushes and pallette

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Vincent Ledvina @vincentledvina.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Here’s what a “corona aurora” looks like

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Laura Bifano @bifanoland.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

#pleinairpril2024 10/? Overcast river painting day.

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Jesso @jolsenartwork.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

So I had my opening gala last night for my little show! The gallery is ✨️twelve whole ass hours✨️ away from my house, and somehow i managed to convince some of my best friends to come up and visit me for this thing.

The exhausted artist in a floral jumpsuit and a navy blue cardigan stands beside her painting (a landscape in purple) and an installation of her name.

A bunch of miscreants are assaulted by another miscreant in front of a gift shop

A watercolor painting of the Bulkley River in Telkwa, with Hudson Bay Mountain in the background.

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Jesso @jolsenartwork.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Taking the opportunity while I'm up north to ✨️photograph mountains✨️

A picture of Stekyoden peak in Hazleton BC. It is a very pointy mountain, with a dusting of snow on it. It is a very sunny day.

A photograph of Hudson Bay Mountain in Smithers BC, on a very sunny day in front of a field.

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Jesso @jolsenartwork.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

It's up! I got it all done! My first gallery show, at smithersart.org ✨️✨️

A sign for the Smithers art gallery advertising the show 'round trip' by Jess Olsen and 'H is for Horse' by Sonya Kinsey. The sign uses Jess' painting 'Riverside at Telkwa' in its graphics. Next to the sign is a swooping white abstract sculpture.

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Jesso @jolsenartwork.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Ok let's try this again without the painting deciding to crop itself? #art #traditionalart #watercolor

A watercolor painting of a train bridge over river, with a sandbar with brush in the foreground.

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Katie Croonenberghs Art @kamakru.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

“Morning mist coated the hills, the trees It filled the air with blanketed ease As quiet song and forest lullaby A great spread of wings lifted into the sky It pulled the mist in tendrils hewn And ascended the kingdom of mountains high” #dragons #watercolor #traditionalart #fantasyart #gouache

Watercolor and gouache painting. A gray-black dragon flies up out of the misty landscape. Mist covers the forest and mountain rises into cloudy gray skies. Signed Katie Croonenberghs 2024, kamakru.com

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Jesso @jolsenartwork.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

This one gave me more trouble than it was worth. Highway 5, watercolor and gouache on panel

A panorama painting of mountains in front of vibrant snow covered trees

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Jesso @jolsenartwork.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Progress. Bringing it back in line with current work

An in progress watercolor of a lake with tree covered hills in the background, rendered in gold, teal, and deep indigo

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Jesso @jolsenartwork.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

One of those funny cases where I dig up a half finished piece from over a year ago that is actually on my to-do list.

An in progress watercolor of a lake backed by tree covered hills

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Jesso @jolsenartwork.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Ah. My old nemesis. Artist Statements.

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Jesso @jolsenartwork.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Taking a break to take a cat to the vet

Continuing progress on a watercolor painting of a river in front of a dark treeline and mountain peaks

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Jesso @jolsenartwork.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

"Hey Jess! Why are you going so hard on painting rn? Aren't you afraid of burning out?" "Thank you for the excellent question! I have ADHD and a gallery show in a little under 3 weeks!"

An in progress watercolor. The only parts really painted in are a stripey body of water and some rocks.

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Jesso @jolsenartwork.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Coming together and bit easier than the last.

An in progress painting of rolling hills under a cloudy sky

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