About Jordan Kressley
A LITTLE ABOUT ME
Biography
Pastel artist specializing in traditional portraiture, fantastical realism, pop surrealism, and narrative works.
Muralist and sign painter operating in Philadelphia.
ABOUT MY PROCESS
My Work
I have always been heavily influenced by my observations of the natural world, and consider my work a study of the interactions and conflicts therein.
I work traditionally with chalk pastel.
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Commissions
Commissions are currently closed.
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Exhibitions
Corey Helford Gallery / Los Angeles CA / 2024
Arch Enemy Arts / Philadelphia PA / 2019, '20, '21, '22, '23, '24
Gristle Art Gallery / Brooklyn NY / 2022
EclipseC3 / Lansdale PA / 2021
Chestnut Hill Society / Philadelphia PA / 2021
Black Moth Tattoo & Gallery / Ardmore PA / 2020, 2021 (Solo)
Philadelphia Sketch Club / Philadelphia PA / 2019, 2020
Moore College of Art / Philadelphia PA / 2019 (Thesis), 2022
Books Illustrated
2023 - Alphabet Woods / Frank Thomas Productions
2021 - A Poetized Sigh / Frank Thomas Productions
2020 - A Sonnetized Statement of Faith / Frank Thomas Productions
Education
2019 - Moore College of Art & Design / BFA in Illustration, Minor in Creative Writing