Jessie Kennedy Steinberg is an imaginative realism oil painter, charcoal, and soft pastel artist living in Kyle, TX. Primarily self-taught, she holds a BFA Cum Laude in Acting from Texas Wesleyan University. She worked as a muralist and scenic painter, and later taught fine art in Los Angeles and Knoxville, where she opened her own atelier. Jessie became an award-winning sidewalk chalk artist at Knoxville’s Dogwood Arts Festival. Upon returning to Texas, she joined Bent Tree Gallery until its closure in 2022. Following a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, she developed a deeper appreciation for artistic narrative and figuration. Her gentle oil paintings reflect a longing for refuge and tranquility, aiming to provide dreamscapes that alleviate life’s inherent volatility. As a recent cancer survivor, Jessie hopes to transport viewers to a place of calm and contentment.

Artist Reception
August 30, 6-8pm