Jessicaz

I saw this picture on the wall of my friend Star's wall years ago. I thought it was a poster of a picture photographed then doctored by contrasting color, since it looked so much like Kurt from afar. It was actually a painting, painted by Jessica Sims, and given to Star for her birthday. This amazing painting is her rendition of the beloved Kurt Cobain of Nirvana. As well as photo images, Jessica has done some replica paintings like Picasso on a plate, or VanGogh on a vase. Besides her talent to paint photographs and replicas, Jessica also does original works, like her "Industrial Sunset"(below).

Jessica likes to paint with acrylic and spray paints.
"Spray paints?!?"
I asked her if she had her I.D., so she could buy the spray paint...taggers and such. Who knew a art supply store would have kids outside- like at liquor stores..."hey mister, buy me a can of paint...".?!?
Jessica likes to work with sound around, but doesn't really listen to music. Understanding the desire for some background noise I asked her what she likes.
"Television sometimes, but, like, when I was working on the Janis Joplin painting, I listened to her a lot". That's cool, like having the inspiration of the art and contribution that individual left, to create the visual likeness that individual.

Although a quiet spirit, Jessica's art visually speaks loud enough for her, and itself. Maybe that's why her two favorite sayings can begin, and sum up a whole conversation..."No thin'", and "You Know?." If you like her work, you too may have a Sims Original. Just remember, PAY THE ARTIST, so they all may thrive to strive to continue creating art to inspire and enhance the beauty in this world. Enjoy these amazing pictures, by Jessica Sims.


Clockwise from left: "My Jagged Little Heart", Picasso's "Starynight" on a vase, and "Face".
Check out more at the MySpace page of Jessica Sims

http://www.myspace.com/stingraytat.