About Jordan Kressley
A LITTLE ABOUT ME
Biography
Pastel artist specializing in traditional portraiture, fantastical realism, pop surrealism, and narrative works as well as illustrated poetry.
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
CURRENT - Arch Enemy Arts / Beyond Tides II
CURRENT - Moore College of Art & Design / Alumni Exhibition
2021 - Arch Enemy Arts / Small Wonders 10
2021 - Arch Enemy Arts / Darkest Hours
2021 - EclipseC3 / Phantasma
2021 - Chestnut Hill Society / Different Gifts
2021 - Arch Enemy Arts / Beyond Tides
2021 - Black Moth Tattoo & Gallery / OUROBOROS (Solo)
2021 - Arch Enemy Arts / 9th Anniversary Exhibition
2021 - Arch Enemy Arts / AFTERGLOW
2020 - Arch Enemy Arts / Small Wonders 9
2020 - Philadelphia Sketch Club / Phillustration 12
2020 - Arch Enemy Arts / Showcase 2020
2019 - Philadelphia Sketch Club / Phillustration 11
2019 - Black Moth Tattoo & Gallery / Ferns & Feathers
2019 - Moore College of Art & Design / Thesis Exhibition
Books Illustrated
UPCOMING - 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
Awards
2016 - Freida Fehrenbacher Aceivement Award
2017 - Visionary Woman's Scholarship
2019 - Lenox Award for Excellence in Illustration
2019 - Phillustration 11 Juried Exhibition / 3rd Place Recipient