All about Jess Rustum

Hi,

I'm Jess.

I consider myself to be an expressive artist, primarily focused on abstracts but occasionally, I like to test my painting skills a little more and paint "things" with my own style. I love capturing the fun colours that nature provides.. 

My art is about feeling - whether its joy, nostalgia, memories, sadness, anger. Everything has a story or a reason.

When did I start painting?

I started painting in 2013 and have been painting on and off, ever since. I had to take some breaks in between while I had my children, but now that they are a little older, I have tried to commit more to my favourite thing.

I am self taught - although I did take a year long university studio art course almost a decade ago. And by self taught, I truly mean that - I don’t have the attention span to watch videos or read extensively on colour theory, so I am still always learning and developing my technique and style. 

Why did I start painting?

I've always been a creator - since I was a young kid, I just loved art, I loved creating. As I got older, I needed a creative outlet for all of my feelings. I just have a lot of feelings, a lot of frustration, and like all of us, I go through ups and downs. Painting is the only thing that really felt healing and moved me forward through some hard times. Painting is something that helps me reflect on life.

I love colour. I love mixing new colours. I love experimenting with different colours, brushes, and styles in general. That’s really what art is about when it’s coming from, your heart! 

I'm glad you are here, though :) Thanks for your support!

 

- Jess