Jes Lilly | Artist Blog

Turning Leather Into Canvas: My Dream Collab with Portland Leather 🌺✨ As a custom artist, I’m always on the lookout for new brands and products t...

My First Arts Fair Experience: The Bellevue Arts Fair This past July 25–27, 2025, I had the honor of participating in my very first arts fair — th...

Photos from the Opening Reception, Featuring artist from Cultivate the Collective; From left to right, Jes Lilly, Fancy Vargas, Charde' Brown, Yo...

  I’m honored to be a featured artist in the upcoming Black Joy Art Exhibit curated by Elevate PR. Black joy is more than just a feeling — it’s a ...

La Vida De Una Flor De Maga40” x 60” | Mixed Media on Canvas | 2025 | By Jes Lilly Bellevue Art Museum | Rebel Beauties 2 Exhibition March 15th - ...

La Princesa de La Luna40” x 60” | Mixed Media on Canvas | 2025 | By Jes Lilly Bellevue Art Museum | Rebel Beauties 2 Exhibition March 15th - Apri...

The Misty Forest Collection: The Story Behind It Over the past year, many people have asked where I find inspiration for my paintings. One of m...

I’m thrilled to invite you to a special milestone — my very first museum gallery group exhibition! Join me for the opening of Rebel Beauties, an i...

  Nebula, the 3rd Annual Black Makers & Creatives event by Elevate that took place on February 16th at the Lake Washington Hyatt Regency compl...

Wow!  I am still pinching myself over this past Pre-Valentine’s Day event. From Thursday, February 6 to Sunday, February 9; Public Display Art ...

  Hello my friend,   In the spirit of my birthday month, please allow me to take a moment to express my gratitude to you, yes YOU! Thank you ...