Punctuated with exclamations of dazzling color, Jessica Fries’ cheerful images of mermaids, angels, animals, pirate coves and tropical havens are painted with whimsy and a charming, childlike innocence. Originally from New England, Fries is an award-winning contemporary folk artist who strives to imbue her work with simplicity and positive energy. Self-taught, Fries embraces a unique process of painting on wooden objects such as old breadboards, wooden bowls, cutting boards and antique ironing boards to impart her art with a pastoral ambiance. Fries’ enchanting artworks have been sold throughout the United States and abroad.

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