ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
Jessica Yoshino is a watercolor artist and floral designer based in the vibrant metropolitan area of New York City, where she had the opportunity to learn from today's great master artists in the fields of drawing, painting, and floral design.
With a passion for capturing the beauty and depth of her surroundings, Jessica's realistic style reflects her keen observation and appreciation of the world around her. Her artistic career began with a focus on drawing during her high school years in Brazil, followed by a bachelor's degree in Architecture and Urbanism. However, it was in 2020, upon moving to the United States, that she discovered her true artistic calling in watercolor.
In 2023, she ventured into the world of floral design driven by the desire to further explore the botanical kingdom and materialize her intricate compositions in the real world. Deeply passionate about nature and its infinite possibilities, Jessica embraces both the delicate nuances of watercolor and the tangible beauty of floral arrangements. While watercolor remains her primary medium, she has also ventured into creating botanical artwork in graphite, broadening her artistic horizons.
ARTIST STATEMENT
In 2020, a transformative year marked by my move to the United States, I discovered the power of watercolor immersion. It was during this time that I embarked on a profound journey of self-discovery, finding my true artistic voice.
In 2023, I delved further into the realm of artistic expression and became a passionate Floral Designer. This endeavor allowed me to capture the essence and complexity of botanical themes not only through painting but also through the art of floral arrangement.
Currently, I am focused on obtaining my Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration at the prestigious New York Botanical Garden. Constantly inspired by the intricate beauty and diversity of the natural world, I aim to convey the presence of captivating botanical wonders through my art and floral designs, inviting viewers to appreciate their awe-inspiring allure.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
2023 - 2023: American Society of Botanical Artists
2022 - Present: Tri-state Botanical Arts Group
EDUCATION
2023: Certificate in Floral Design, New York Botanical Garden
2022 - Present: Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration, New York Botanical Garden
2020 - 2022: Watercolor Painting studies with instructor Michiyo Fukushima
2018 - 2019: Master's degree in Urban and Territorial Development: Management and Transformation of Cities, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
2017: Realistic Drawing studies, Traço Bizarro - Art & Design School, Sumaré, SP, Brazil
2016: Course in Italian Language and Culture, Centro di Lingua e Cultura Italiana "Torre di Babele," Rome, Italy
2014 - 2016: Technical Degree in Interior Design, Escola de Artes e Design ARQUITEC Campinas, Campinas, Brazil
2008 - 2012: Bachelor of Architecture and Urbanism, Universidade Metodista de Piracicaba, Santa Bárbara D'Oeste, Brazil
2006 - 2008: Realistic Drawing and Technical Drawing studies for the Entrance Exam for the Bachelor of Architecture and Urbanism, Traço Bizarro - Art & Design School, Sumaré, SP, Brazil