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Jessica Oleksy

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Who I am

Inspired by Japanese Ukiyo-e block prints my paintings are an exploration of the pleasures of everyday life. Through the study of ukiyo-e in my paintings I find myself incorporating my thoughts and visions about life into each piece. My art is not about the color, shape, texture, or skill. It's simply magic.
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To live a fully creative life you open yourself up to love, hope, happiness, heartbreak. You open yourself up to people and experiences many non-creative people wouldn’t.
I utilize the energy of my emotions to create art which includes photography, painting, video clips, as well as collage.

My Story

Born in Charleston, IL to two college student parents in 1977. I grew up on the edge of Chicago in Berwyn, IL until I was 15. At that time I moved with my mom to Wauconda, IL to finish off my high school career. This is when I was introduced to photography during a multimedia class I took in high school.

After high school I started working at a local camera store and continued to work in the photographic industry for almost 20 years. I graduated with a B.A. in Photojournalism from Metro State University in Denver where I studied under Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalists.

​ After graduation I opened a photography studio in Denver called Impact Images in 2007. After five years in business I accepted a job as a camera representative for Pentax/Ricoh. This job brought me to beautiful Austin, TX in 2013 where I still reside with my family.

During my time in Austin surrounded by creatives. I continued to do a few Inspiration blog posts which inspired me to start painting. Through painting I disconnect from the outside world. This is when the magic happens.
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To be an artist is just to be myself. I welcome you to join me on my journey through life by viewing my art in person and on social media. www.oleksyphotos.com
  • Intro
  • Paintings Portfolio
    • Art for Sale
  • Photo Print Portfolio
  • Fashion Portrait Portfolio
  • My Instagram
  • Inspiration Blog
  • Creative
    • Art on Display