Hi!

I’m Jessica,

Refuge Studios was started in 2021 to expand my creative practice and to create work that aligns with my core values of environmental and social advocacy.

I am an Iowa City based artist making work about life and the perceptions of the Midwest.  

My work is recognizable by its bright saturated colors and themes focused on nature and beauty in the mundane. I primarily work in graphic illustration, print design, acrylic gouache, and photography. Currently my work is featured locally at Revival in Iowa City.

I am eco-conscious in my production practices so I use sustainable and eco-friendly materials wherever I can in my studio.

In my spare time, I document my creative process and make tutorials and share those videos on Tik Tok and Instagram weekly.