Reverie Fair Magazine Issue No. 7 | Page 37

Jessilyn didn’t know she was an artist. She picked up a brush for the first time while visiting her grandmother in December of 2011. She sold her first painting on Facebook within hours of posting it. From there she sold another, and another. Her career took off as she landed venues, shows, contracts, and even a wine label in California.

To advance her artwork, and against the advice of family and friends, Jessilyn traveled to Playa del Carmen, Mexico, for a private apprenticeship with renowned Russian-born impressionist Leonid Afremov. The influence of the impressionist shows in her work - in her vibrant colors and broad brushstrokes.

“We didn’t speak the same language,” she recalls, “but communicated through painting.”

Though she began working with acrylics, Jessilyn now uses oil with a palette knife to finish her creations. This emulates the style of her grandmother, a talented artist who lost her sight five years ago. Jessilyn hopes to tap into the talent passed down through her blood.

Today she works to bring positive and imaginative art to all that find themselves in a hard place.

“I think art and music have the ability to reach within our souls and change how we feel, live and see things,” she says. “Colors can enhance moods. I try to paint in colors that would inspire happiness in people.”

In less than a year, Jessilyn Park has gone from unknown to award-winning artist. It is her dearest hope that her message and inspiring story will resonate with those who view her work.

“I want them to realize that anything

is possible,” she says.

For more information, please check out

Jessilyn Park’s website at

jessilynpark.com.

Keep in touch with her on Facebook

at Jessilyn Park Art Studio

to get the latest deals on her work.

jessilynpark.com

http://www.facebook.com/jessilynparkart