Jessica Ramey

I love oil sticks, but sometimes I want something that feels less like painting with a stick and more like drawing with a really big crayon. So I experimented with making my own using ordinary tube oil paint, beeswax, and walnut oil. The result surprised me. …

A Worldwide Sketchbook, Organized by Place I’m so excited to finally share something I’ve been working on: Drawn Here, a new project that grew out of a pretty unexpected source—a bobcat wandering through my neighborhood. A while back, I spotted a bobcat near my home …

There’s something a little magical about paper marbling. You drop paint onto a tray of thickened water, move it around, lay down a sheet of paper—and suddenly you’ve made something completely unexpected. I spent some time in Jess’s Test Studio experimenting with Methocel, alum, different …

Dates: Jan. 15 –  Feb. 7Reception: Jan. 22, 12:00 to 1:30 Chemeketa Community College’s Gretchen Schuette Gallery is pleased to present Jessica Ramey’s solo exhibit Reflections. This dynamic range of works invites visitors to engage in introspection while examining themes of identity, perception, and connection. “The …

A Marble Run, Fortune Telling Sculpture Sometimes you have to listen to your little weirdo voice that wants to make something strange and playful. It’s never going to sell but it will make your heart sing. That’s what Elemental Fortune is all about. How I …

Western Oregon University | Cannon GalleryShow: September 27- October 27, 2023Reception: Thursday, Oct 5 | 4-6 pm ”An invisible red thread connects those who are destined to meet”  That ancient Chinese proverb could apply to our “band” of diverse Salem Oregon artists exhibiting together at WOU. We …

Spooky Art Show & Birthday Bash You are invited to our 49th Birthday Bash and Spooky Art Show! It’s been 3 years since Jessica took over the shop and we are excited to celebrate! First Friday, Oct 6 | 5-8pmArt Department | Concrete Gallery  In …

Band of Artists Collective is having a reception on March 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 at Salem Art Association. We are taking over the Annex to showcase some of our latest work. Join us for the fun show! I will be sharing a funky self-portrait …

There are so many gorgeous things to bid on for the Free Fridge Auction (@freefridgesalem ). I donated this 6.5×6.5 oil painting and there are so many other wonderful art pieces and packages. It’s all LIVE right now so pop on and see how you …

Reception, First Friday, Feb 4, 5-8pmShow Feb 4-26Concrete Gallery (in the back of Art Department)254 Commerical St NE, Salem OR  DOWNLOAD THE PROGRAM Come explore the whimsy and wonderful world of wee things. This community art show has over 70 pieces of art, sized three inches …

Finally got my submission for River Gallery ‘s Virtual Masked Ball done! (You can too, there is still time!) I love seeing the different types of mushrooms we have in Oregon. Especially the ones that make shelves on trees. I created these with wool roving and felt. …

Application Due September 22Submissions Due September 26Reception October 1, 5-8pmPick up Artwork, October 24-29 Calling all artists who work with glow-in-the-dark paint and black light. We are curating a black light and glow-in-the-dark art show in the Concrete Gallery at the Art Department. Submissions must …

First Friday Art Walk | June 4, 5-8 pmShow | through June 20 Wow, we are simply blown away with all of the submissions for our first-ever Square Foot Art Show. Come explore the talent from over 40 local artists at the artist reception June 4 from …

Artist Trading Cards (ATC) have been around for a while now and here is a great way to swap them out. Meet Luna, our Artist Trading Card Trading Post! She’s upcycled from metal tubing so she is magnetic. She will pull you in with her …