Inspired by nature, Jessica Pisano’s interest in art began at a young age. It was the beautiful landscape of her hometown of Martha's Vineyard that served as her muse. She later pursued her passion for the arts at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon, graduating in 1999 with a BFA in drawing and photography. Pisano participated in a year abroad program to study fine art at the Lorenzo de Medici School in Florence, Italy. In 2002, she earned an MA in Arts Administration from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Pisano has had numerous solo and group shows. Her work is widely collected in both private and public collections around the world. PROCESS My work is both abstract and representational. I use the traditional indirect painting techniques of the Old Masters by applying oil paint in many translucent layers giving the painting a detailed and highly rendered appearance.   As a contrast, I also use contemporary techniques in which paint is loosely applied in an intuitive manner. The combination of these techniques from both the past and the present is intriguing to me as it creates a unique juxtaposition of styles.

Education: 2000-2002 The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Masters in Arts Administration 1995-1999 Lewis & Clark College, Portland, OR, Bachelor of Fine Arts 1997 Lorenzo DeMedici School for the Arts, Florence, Italy, studio arts abroad program

Selected Press: (The following is a partial list of articles and publications who have featured by work) - American Art Collector - Fine Art Connaisseur - Artsy - New England Home Magazine - Fine Art America - Design New England - Newport Magazine - The Art Guide - Vineyard Gazette and The Martha's Vineyard Times - The Bay Magazine - The Niche Niche - Artsy Forager - Decor Arts Now - Art Slant - Miami Art Scene - Cape Cod Magazine - Create! Magazine - Art Biz - Supersonic ART - Artist A Day - The Mercury - CreativeBOOM - Artists on Art - Art People - Passion Galleria - Southwest Art Magazine - Design Kinky - Lewis & Clark Chronicle Magazine - USA Art News