Yeshe Jackson Fine Art

Illusion of Self,
Acrylic on canvas, 36x48”
2023

A moment of absolute bliss, captured in strokes of paint…

The luminosity of the sunlight, the delicate layers of texture and color, and the sense of movement all come together to make this a very beautiful and dramatic piece. It’s the kind of painting that lets your mind drift away, feeling perfectly at ease as you contemplate the vast complexity and beauty of the universe.

Currently available! Please send me a message if you’re interested.

$3000, with free shipping in the USA

Fresh off the easel!

Shimmer,
Acrylic on canvas, 24x36”
2024

A bright silver sunset with hints of gold and orange lights up the sky behind a bank of deep lavender clouds. Dark waves crash across the horizon before rolling up the wet sand toward your feet.

Currently available! Please send me a message if you’re interested.

$1500, with free shipping in the USA

Woohoo! I just received notification that I’ve been accepted into this year’s Scotts Valley Art and Wine Festival!

August 17th and 18th, I’ll be there in a double booth full of my latest work! I hope to see you there! 🥳🎨🍷💕

I’ve decided to call the painting style I’m developing Poetic Realism.

It’s a departure from photorealism in that it’s imbued with memories, creative expression and emotion.
In this style I combine super realistic and delicately detailed elements with expressive brush strokes and palette knife marks. I use my memory of the scene and my imagination to go beyond what my reference photo shows, creating a unique piece of art that reflects my experience of being there. The end result is a realism that goes far behind what a photograph can capture.

What do you think of this style of art?

Tale of the Tides has made its way to its forever home! May it bring your family many years of happiness! Thank you so much to my new collectors! 😍💕♥️

Here in the Dark,
Acrylic on canvas, 24x48”
2024

A deliciously moody evening on the beach in Santa Cruz. A glimmer of golden light brings a touch of warmth as dark waves crash in the distance. Feel the cool freshness of the ocean breeze as you take in a relaxing moment of calm and quiet.

Currently available! Please send me a message if you’re interested.

$2000, with free shipping in the USA

Lighthearted,
Acrylic on canvas, 24x36”
2024

A burst of golden light warms an otherwise cool and wintery evening on the beach in Santa Cruz. Huge waves thunder against the shore before gently rolling up the wet sand. The golden light of the sun shimmers on the surface of the wet sand at your feet.

Currently available! Please message me if you’re interested

This big and beautiful original painting
is available for $1500, with free shipping in the USA

Hopes and Dreams,
Acrylic on canvas, 24x36”
2024

Sometimes the most beautiful part of the evening is the afterglow of the sunset. In the moments between the bright burst of colors and the darkening night, the sky is filled with a gentle lavender glow. There is a feeling of restful relief, and it is a perfect time to ponder your thoughts.

Currently available! Please send me a message if you’re interested.

$1500, with free shipping in the USA

I hope you’re having a great weekend! Eat lots of treats and take some naps!
Maybe chase a bird or a squirrel too.

-Chunk the Hunk

Fresh off the easel!

Sailing into Silence,
Acrylic on canvas, 36x24”
2024

The O’Neill Yacht is one of the most recognizable sailboats that we see from the coat of Santa Cruz. This large and beautiful catamaran takes groups of lucky people out to enjoy the Monterey Bay from out on the water.

Currently available! Please send me a message if you’re interested.

$1500, with free shipping in the USA

Fresh off the easel!

Sweeter than Sugar,
Acrylic on canvas, 24x36”
2024

A beautiful and dreamy sunset over the Monterey Bay, seen from 26th Ave beach in Santa Cruz. Huge waves are thundering across the horizon, dissipating into soft blue foam as they roll up the beach toward your feet. The mirror-like reflection of the sky upon the wet sand creates a surreal sensation, while feeling realistic enough that you could walk right into the scene.

Currently available! Please send me a message if you’re interested.

$1500, with free shipping in the USA

Golden Light,
Acrylic on canvas, 20x20”
2024

Not for sale.

This is one of two paintings that I’ve submitted for the upcoming California Landscape Exhibition at the Santa Cruz Art League. I haven’t entered many juried exhibitions yet, so I’m just a wee bit nervous. Wish me luck 🍀🙏💕!

I’m getting close to finishing this one. Another layer of detail and texture (especially in the middle area of waves and foam), and a few minor color shifts should wrap it up nicely. I’m loving how the wet sand is turning out!

Fresh off the easel!

So Far Away,
Acrylic on canvas, 36x24”
2024

While driving north on Highway 1 along the coast of Big Sur, we pulled over to watch the sunset. The lights of oncoming cars twinkled as they rounded the winding curves of the rugged coast. A brilliant orange and lavender sky full of ever changing clouds filled the scene with a warm glow.

Currently available! Please send me a message if you’re interested.

$1500, with free shipping in the USA 😃

Happy Sunday! I hope you’ve had a good weekend 🙂

I’m 2 thirds of the way done on this one…

Just wait until you see the wet sand reflection! 😍

Fresh off the easel!

Warmhearted,
Acrylic on canvas, 24x36”
2024

A blaze of bright sunlight cuts through the cool colors of a winter sky, illuminating the horizon and bouncing off the surface of the water. Feel the warmth of the last rays of sunshine as the waves crash in the distance and gently sweep up toward your feet.

Currently available! Please message me if you’re interested.

$1500, with free shipping in the USA

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mommas out there! Especially to my amazingly beautiful, funny, smart and sweet wife Liz! ♥️♥️♥️

On my easel at the moment…

There’s nothing like that Big Sur magic!
I’m really enjoying working on this one.
I hope you’re having a great day too! 💕

Way back Wednesday - My first acrylic painting!

I was at my mom’s house a couple weeks ago and came across this painting from about 30 years ago, which I did in Mrs. Lanni’s art class at San Lorenzo Valley High School. I loved the process of creating this painting so much that I started painting all the time, and haven’t stopped since!

Happy Friday! 🥳 Here’s what’s currently on my easel…

I love when a painting gets to the point that I can start to feel the warmth of the light. This one still has quite a bit of work left to do, but I’m really enjoying the results so far! 😍

Tale of the Tides,
Acrylic on canvas, 36x60”
2024

I’ve got this new painting on my living room wall right now, and am really enjoying the way the colors change throughout the day in different light. The scene is full of life and movement, bringing the feeling of a coastal sunset right into my home.

If you’d like to come have a look at this piece or any of my other available work, just send me a message to schedule a studio visit 😍.

I LOVE seeing my art in its forever home! This is Moody Beauty, 48x60” on the wall in its new home. Thank you so much Jen! 🌊😍💕

Our first family trip to Mexico! 🇲🇽☀️💕

Lots of good food, plenty of pool and beach time, and so many friendly people! I’m full of energy and inspiration after such a relaxing few days in paradise. 🌴🌊😍

Fresh off the easel!

Hold the Light,
Acrylic on canvas, 24x36”
2024

At the end of a beautiful evening as the darkness settles in, a beautiful glow of light lingers, turning blue clouds purple and magenta. This is often my favorite part of a sunset, when the peaceful silence of night approaches.

Currently available! Please send me a message if you’re interested.

$1500, with free shipping 🙂

What a great weekend! Thank you so much to everyone who came to my Spring Studio Sale. Lots of paintings found new homes, which makes me so happy 😁! I was even given a piece of art by one of my collectors, a beautifully painted rock! (See last photo)

Tale of the Tides,
Acrylic on canvas, 36x60”
2024

A dazzling array of colors, from bright orange and magenta to the deepest blue, fill the sky. Clouds stretch their wings as they soar over the Monterey Bay. All of this is reflected on the surface of the ocean, creating a uniquely beautiful spectacle full of life and movement.

Come see all my latest work, including this brand new beauty, at this weekend’s Spring Studio Sale!

4/20 & 4/21, 12-5pm

3075 Salisbury Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

SOLD! (Both of these paintings!) 🥳💕

Thank you so much to my new collectors, who came for an early preview before this weekend’s sale and decided to bring these two paintings home!

Don’t worry, I’ve still got lots of new art for you to see this weekend, including some that I haven’t posted yet! 😍

Spring Studio Sale 4/20 & 4/21, 12-5pm

3075 Salisbury Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Fresh off the easel!

Crown of Clouds,
Acrylic on canvas, 36x60”
2024

A brief break in a winter storm allows enough light through to create a beautiful sunset over the Monterey Bay. The drifting bank of clouds overhead sits atop the colors of the sky like a magical crown. Waves crash, birds soar overhead, and the foam edge of the ocean glides gently up the wet sand to your feet.

Come see this new painting, along with all my new work, this weekend at my Spring Studio Sale!

4/20 & 4/21, 12-5pm

3075 Salisbury Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Looking for a sweet little bite sized piece of art? I usually paint big, but these gems are packed with all the colors and textures of my larger work!

I’ll have some awesome deals on these little pieces this weekend at my Spring Studio Sale!

4/20 & 4/21, 12-5pm

3075 Salisbury Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

My latest work in progress…

I’m adding layers of texture and adjusting the colors. Usually my finished paintings have about 3-5 layers
of paint, depending on the particular spot on the canvas. Some places require more, some less, but there’s always at least a few layers interacting throughout the painting.

My goal is to make each part of the painting interesting, while maintaining a cohesive feel and harmonious colors. It requires a lot of patience, as I have to constantly step back between brushstrokes to assess the composition. Getting too wrapped up putting detail in certain areas without considering the whole piece can lead to mistakes that have to be repainted.

Want to see my work up close? Come to my Spring Studio Sale! 4/20 and 4/21 from noon to 5pm.

3075 Salisbury Dr, Santa Cruz CA 95065