Meet Jessica

I have been drawing since I could hold a tool to make marks. It wasn't until 2014, after our daughter graduated from high school, that I decided to pursue an art career. Prior to that, I shared the love of art through teaching for 18 years. Since leaving my teaching career, I have found passion in providing portraits to families who have lost a loved one. It is through this work that I feel most alive, I feel I am truly living my purpose, sharing light with the world.

I have struggled with suicidal thoughts for as long as I can remember until I found my truth. It is through my art, and through my Words Matter exhibit, that I have found out why. I had to go through the struggles to be able to help others who have struggled, and help those who have lost a loved one to suicide. For the first time in my life, I know why I am here. Each sunrise brings new hope, new life, and a reason to keep fighting. Now, I help others find their passion and live a life they love.

In 2019, I sold my house and hit the road with my three cats in an RV. My home and studio now goes anywhere I dream of going. Inspiring people along the way, I know I am here to spread love and light and show others that they too can live a life they love. When I am not in the studio, you can find me in nature, soaking up all the energies of the earth or on some grand adventure in the area I am visiting. Follow my travels HERE.

Get in touch with me here.

Jessica creates drawings and paintings on commission for clients to support herself and her non-profit Words Matter Art. She is a member of BOSCO , the Treasure Valley Artist's Alliance, and SWELL Artist Collective and helped found Gr8ter  and VIVID Artist Spaces
Currently, Jessica's work can be seen at 13th Street Bar and Grill in the Airport and at Awakenings Coffee. Follow her on FB to see upcoming exhibition locations (these can also be found on the Exhibitions Calendar).
   Online galleries:
   Facebook: Art of Jessica Tookey -see the daily wabi sabi series as it happens, including videos!
Instagram: mammatook.tookeyart -see the daily wabi sabi series as it happens!
SWELL Artist Collective: Jessica Tookey
Treasure Valley Artist Alliance: treasurevalleyartistsalliance.org/Gallery/jessica-tookey/
BOSCO Open Studios: Jessica Tookey
  Fine Art America: Jessica Tookey
RedBubble: Jessica Tookey
Etsy: JessicaTookey
  Patreon: Jessica Tookey -become a patron and get cool gifts from Jessica
Pinterest: Jessica Tookey
The Idaho Artist: http://theidahoartist.com/featured-artists/