Jessica JH Roller

Boy Reading, Original Painting

2023

Artist Comments
An eight-year-old boy, thoughtfully engaged in reading one early autumn morning. This painting depicts the artist Jessica JH Roller's son, Fox, calmly immersed in a book before school, a daily ritual. Created with layers of high-quality acrylic paint, the piece captures a serene moment of childhood curiosity and quiet contemplation.

About the Artist
Artist Jessica JH Roller paints whimsical and playful compositions of animals and people, marked by bold colors and primitivist linework. She distills a scene into a few simple shapes, using color to create contrast and vibrancy, often choosing palettes that reflect pop culture. "My adopted kittens, Tony and Larry, opened my eyes and unleashed the artist inside me," shares Jessica. "After, I started to notice birds, trees, color, everything." Jessica brings to life her dynamic creations in the comfort of her studio in her century-old home. She enjoys listening to music and audiobooks while painting with her 18-year-old acrylic-covered easel. When not painting, Jessica cherishes time with her family and five cats, teaches yoga, and enjoys cycling along the river.

Words that describe this painting: boy, child, book, reading, chair, window, home, folk, interior, portrait, people, primitive, acrylic painting, yellow

Boy Reading
Jessica JH Roller
Acrylic painting on stretched canvas
Finished white edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2023
24 in. h x 20 in. w x 1.5 in. d
5 lbs. 0 oz.