Paint Portraits That Feel Alive

There’s something special about painting portraits the ability to capture not just a face, but a feeling, a moment in time.

I’m excited to share that my new course, Expressive Portraits in Oil, will be opening soon. In this course, we’ll explore how to bring life and emotion into your portraits through expressive brushwork and a calm painting process.

Join the waiting list below to be the first to hear when enrollment opens and to receive a special discount reserved for early subscribers.

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Paint Portraits That Feel Alive

There’s something special about painting portraits the ability to capture not just a face, but a feeling, a moment in time.

I’m excited to share that my new course, Expressive Portraits in Oil, will be opening soon. In this course, we’ll explore how to bring life and emotion into your portraits through expressive brushwork and a calm painting process.

Join the waiting list below to be the first to hear when enrollment opens and to receive a special discount reserved for early subscribers.

đź”’ By providing your information you are consenting to the collection and use of your information in accordance with our Terms of service and Privacy Policy.

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STUDENT  WORK

STUDENT  WORK

KIND WORDS FROM MY STUDENTS

" I had no painting experience and was nervous to try oils, but Jess’s in-person portrait class was truly a 20/10 experience. She made everything approachable, supportive, and fun — I left proud of my painting and inspired to keep creating. "
— Marissa
" I joined Jess’s in-person workshop as a fan of her work, and it gave me a deeper understanding of both florals and expressive oil painting. Her live demo and thoughtful critique helped me trust the process and feel inspired to keep going" 
— Diana
" Jess made oil painting feel approachable and encouraging in her in-person class. Her demo-based teaching helped me understand how colors and values come together, I left feeling much more confident with oils! "
— Jazmine

KIND WORDS FROM MY STUDENTS

" I had no painting experience and was nervous to try oils, but Jess’s in-person portrait class was truly a 20/10 experience. She made everything approachable, supportive, and fun — I left proud of my painting and inspired to keep creating. "
— Marissa
" I joined Jess’s in-person workshop as a fan of her work, and it gave me a deeper understanding of both florals and expressive oil painting. Her live demo and thoughtful critique helped me trust the process and feel inspired to keep going" 
— Diana
" Jess made oil painting feel approachable and encouraging in her in-person class. Her demo-based teaching helped me understand how colors and values come together, I left feeling much more confident with oils! "
— Jazmine

WHAT YOU'LL UNLOCK

The art of painting expressive portraits in oil. You’ll explore how to capture not just a likeness, but a sense of life and emotion in your work. Together, we’ll focus on expressive brushwork, thoughtful color choices, and a relaxed, intuitive approach to portrait painting. These guided lessons will help you build confidence and develop portraits that feel vibrant, personal, and full of character.

Hi, I’m Jess Currier!

I'm a full-time painter based in Los Angeles, where I live and work in one of the world’s largest artist-in-residence communities. I’ve been dedicated to practicing oil painting for over a decade, and I developed my expressive style through years of still life, floral, landscape, and portrait paintings! You might know me for my signature figures layered with translucent floral patterns that explore themes of longing, resilience, and beauty as an act of brave rebellion.

But you might not know that I also have an MFA in studio art. I've studied painting in Florence, Italy. My work is exhibited across the U.S. and Europe and collected around the world. And I teach hundreds of students the foundations of painting through my local workshops! But at my core, I’m still just someone who fell in love with oils and never looked back.

I’m creating this course to be the kind of resource I wish I’d had at the beginning of my journey: accessible, encouraging, and rooted in experience. Whether you’re brand new to painting or just want to reignite your creative spark, I’m here to help you build your skills as an artist and find joy in the process!

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