JESSIE SMITH - MONTANA NATURAL HISTORY CENTER
Jessie is a contemporary illustrator based in Missoula Montana. After becoming a young single mother a week before she graduated high school, she pursued tattoo apprenticeship. After three years of learning the art of tattooing, she decided to pursue her true passion, fine art. Jessie has participated in numerous solo and group art exhibitions including her debut solo gallery show in 2016 titled ‘Ode to Art’.
Jessie delights in creating intricate, surreal illustrations often featuring opulent animals as the subjects. Her work draws inspiration from the natural world and the human condition.