A painter and a “spontaneous creator,” Jess believes that we all should “tenaciously fill our days with passion.”  A creator of bright, bold design, Jess has made the Bee more colorful with her whimsical line of coasters, napkins and artwork, available on sale now.  All of the designs and patterns on Jess’s work are her one-of-a-kind, original designs that you will not find anywhere else.  In addition, as a new “Worker Bee,” you’ll be able to meet Jess on Fridays at the store, when she works the PM shift.

Designer: Jess Gonacha Swift

A Brief Bio: Painting exists as a gateway for me, into an ever-deepening realization that life is not to be taken too seriously.  My work hinges on my personal belief that this is our only chance to do what we truly enjoy.  "Imbue this lifetime with passion.  Tenaciously fill your days with satisfaction."My paintings are spontaneous creations with which I relate dynamically.  The images that appear in my head in random, inspired moments, and the process of listening, waiting for, and trusting these precious moments, is what feeds and fuels my art-making.  The images that unexpectedly announce themselves inside my head dictate the direction my work will take, and the moments in which I listen fully and quietly are the most fulfilling in my experience as an artist.  My current body of work explores relationships: between people, with our environment, and with ourselves.  The ways we influence one another and the profound ways in which we relate to our surroundings are a never-ending source of wonder, questions and inspiration.

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