Jess Peoples Art

Jess Peoples Art I observe and document light. I am inspired by the astonishing beauty and perpetual tenacity of nature to thrive through different seasons.

A practicing painter for over 30 years, I enjoy contemporary impressionistic approaches to local landscapes, wildlife and portraits. Developed through a process of layering emotive brushwork and intentional strokes, my recent paintings transform nature observation into playful aesthetic experiences. Each layer plays a role in showcasing a rhythm of life and also pushes exploration into the connections between nature and humanity. My art suggests us to take a walk in the woods, reflect on our truest selves and celebrate the moments that spark a fire within us. I am currently a local Nashvillian, but am originally from Louisville, Kentucky, and received a BFA from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. I am a proud momma to two awesome kids and wife to another inventive soul of a different kind. We have a spotted coonhound named Moseby. Pricing estimates are listed on my site, but please contact me for specific commission requests, wholesale pricing as well as collaborations.

A painting remembering a significant life well lived. A group of friends collaborated and brought me in on a project for...
08/14/2026

A painting remembering a significant life well lived. A group of friends collaborated and brought me in on a project for their dear friend. Honored to be part of this love note.

Sharing a plein air painting at the larkspur this March— All dolled up and ready for its debut at Radnor Lake Art Show —...
07/14/2026

Sharing a plein air painting at the larkspur this March— All dolled up and ready for its debut at Radnor Lake Art Show — opening night Thursday, open to public Friday-Sunday. The purple radiance gives me such a boost.

Thanks CanvasRebel!
07/09/2026

Thanks CanvasRebel!

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Jess Peoples a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below. Jess, appreciate you joining us

07/09/2026

Join us July 3- Sept 19 for the Summer 2026 Exhibition “Of Wood and Light” where Nashville Painters Salon will be exhibiting with Cumberland Furniture Guild. Opening Reception on Saturday, July 11 at Sounding Stone Gallery 74 West College Street Monteagle, TN


*About Nashville Painters Salon*
We are a collective of artists united by a passion for creativity, drawing on the tradition of the European salon as both exhibition and community. We started with meetups initiated by Kymberlee Stanley and have found ourselves (10 of us) meeting and painting all sorts of interesting places, documenting moments in and around Nashville, most recently coming to Monteagle and Sewanee. We come from diverse professional backgrounds- design, science, medicine, therapy —and our work spans studio and plein air practices ranging from landscapes and still life to portraiture.

Happy 4th! A little plein air documenting.
07/04/2026

Happy 4th! A little plein air documenting.

Y’all, the wild colors in this one were SO fun! Thank you for bringing me in to celebrate selling the business as well a...
06/13/2026

Y’all, the wild colors in this one were SO fun! Thank you for bringing me in to celebrate selling the business as well as laughing about a moment to be remembered. Milestones should be remembered and I am thrilled to be a part of this thoughtful gift.

Thank you NFocus Magazine and IDA Nashville for the opportunity.
06/11/2026

Thank you NFocus Magazine and IDA Nashville for the opportunity.

Thanks to the creativity of two local artists, elevators in the recently renovated Castner-Knott building open onto unexpected “views” of downtown Nashville and history. That’s not to say there are

I’m excited to show my work in a pop up at Beam Gallery in Green Hills March 17 with Artist Circle of Nashville. PBS wil...
03/01/2026

I’m excited to show my work in a pop up at Beam Gallery in Green Hills March 17 with Artist Circle of Nashville. PBS will also be filming us in an upcoming Tennessee Crossroads episode. Hope you can make it!

Tis that time of year to get some color notes from outside! Thanks to painting buddies at Nashville Painters Salon for j...
03/01/2026

Tis that time of year to get some color notes from outside! Thanks to painting buddies at Nashville Painters Salon for joining me at McCabe roundabout and Richland Park Farmers Market…where to go next?

Thanks Nashville Voyager!
02/06/2026

Thanks Nashville Voyager!

We recently had the chance to connect with Jess Peoples and have shared our conversation below. Hi Jess, thank you for taking the time to reflect back on your journey with us. I think our readers are in for a real treat. There is so much we can all learn from each other and so […]

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