4/29/2023

It is OFFICAL! I have OFFICIALLY graduated from the University of Texas at Tyler with my Bachelor's in Fine Arts with Magna Cum Laude HONORS!
I was also accepted into the Regions 7 Teacher Certification Preparation Program beginning in June. That will allow me to finish what is left for my certification and I will be ready to teach as soon as Fall 2023!
I am excited for this next chapter of my life! Thank you to all of you and your endless support!

J.P

4/23/2023

This has been such a BUSY semester! Check the Gallery titled "2023" to see my newest creations! Counting down to graduation!

J.P

1/5/2023

After much consideration and reevaluating life, I have decided to pursue Alternate Teaching through the Regions 7 Teacher Certification Preparation Program. So this semester will be my last within the studios of the Fine Arts Complex of UT Tyler. I will enjoy making art one more time within the walls of the FAC, then it will be onward to graduation and teaching!
Nothing but excitement!
Stay Tuned for postings of my new creations!

J.P

11/23/2022

Hello Again!

This semester has kept me busy! I had the opportunity to Student Teach within Whitehouse ISD. The students were taking Art for the first time and had many many questions! Their excitement was inspiring and gave me the hope I needed for a wonderful experience. Their lack of self-confidence gave me the needed challenge to show them what I am capable of as a Teacher. We did several lessons, one over Piet Mondrian over Abstract and one highlighted on the Whitehouse ISD social media pages based on George Sauret's Sunday Afternoon's Pointilissim. Combining Pointilissm with Pixel Art was the right approach and seeing these students COME ALIVE with their love of Art was truly a treat! I will miss the students. They say you will never forget the first class you teach.
I have posted examples of their work in the "Community Involvement" gallery. Please go take a look!

J.P

8/5/2022

I have begun pursuing my Teaching Certification. I have passed the Texas EC-12 Art Content exam! I will begin University of Texas at Tyler's Phases 2 and 3 this Fall 2022! I will be placed within a school district to begin my Student Teaching. I may not be posting updates as often on here or current Art projects...
However, stay tuned for photos of my Student's artwork in the "Community Involvement" section of my Portfolio!

As always STAY CREATIVE!

J.P

6/1/2022

Forest Home Baptist in Kilgore, Tx is about to launch its amazing Vacation Bible School this June. I have been commissioned again to aid in painting their windows for decorations for their set of "Ocean Underwater" because their theme is "Make a wave"!
Please check the "Community Involvement" section for photos!

Sincerely,
J.P

I have been asked to commission a photo stand-in for Forest Home Baptist's Mother's Day Out program. They will be having a "Farm Day" and asked if I could create a place for their students to have photos made. This would be a background designed to look like a farm where they can have photos made with classmates! It is an honor! Please check the Portfolio section of the site and look for "Community Involvement" for photos!

1/13/2022

As promised,
The dates for the BFA Senior Exhibition show will be March 28th, 2022 through April 8th, 2022. I have the unique opportunity to present with three other artists in a group show. The location of our show will be in the graduate gallery called The Meadows at The University of Texas at Tyler in Tyler, Tx. This is a much larger space and gives the ability to show more pieces within the show. I highly recommend not missing this. The series I will be presenting is "Journey Through The Woods & Back Again". This will be paintings and prints with a "Grimm" fairy tale twist. I will follow up soon with the date of my Art Reception. This will be the night I give my talk over the series and you can meet me in person.

Until then,
Jessica Parsons

At this time, I will not be taking commissions due to academic commitments.
However, please continue to follow my page for the upcoming date of my Senior Art Exhibition at the University of Texas at Tyler. This will be a unique opportunity to see my work in person and meet with me at the Fine Arts Complex Gallery in the Art Department of UT Tyler. I look forward to announcing the date, speaking on the aesthetic philosophy of my work as well as meeting with my supporters.
Until then,
Jessica Parsons