Artist’s Statement

As an artist living in rural Vermont, I gather a lot of inspiration from the complexity of nature and the starkness that it holds. I enjoy combining that influence with my lifelong obsession with fairy tales to create compelling and narrative illustrations. While I do enjoy working in a variety of mediums, I connect most with the simplicity and simultaneous depth that ballpoint pen can provide. I aim to generate art that is approachable with layers of depth and allegorical meaning at times. Life, much like the forces of nature, has a duality that is both beautiful and dark, oftentimes simultaneously. My goal is for my artwork to convey this intricacy in a way that only art can provide to both its creator and its viewers.

Contact

For any questions or comments, please contact:

jmchaseart@gmail.com