Jessie Ross’ watercolor paintings invite observers to immerse themselves in a realm where the natural and imaginative intertwine.  By turning the familiar into the unfamiliar she aims to challenge our perception of the world around us.  Her work often abstractly morphs flora and fauna to create whimsical arrangements of objects.  Her practice begins with a precise plan that is later abandoned to the spontaneity of watercolor.   Jessie uses her interactions with nature as inspiration to discover the shapes, textures and colors she uses in her work. 

Jessie Ross currently lives and works in Greenwich Village, NYC.  After graduating from Parsons School of Design she worked in the fashion industry for many years designing scarves and accessories for brands such as Coach and Banana Republic.  She began painting during the covid pandemic while living in isolation at the Jersey shore.  Her work often depicts marine life she would find washed ashore during walks along the beach.  Since leaving the fashion industry after the birth of her daughter in 2023 she has focused fully on her artistic practice.