Studio Views, 2024

My interior series explores my relationship with my studio, its objects, and the daily practices of drawing, meditation and yoga. I also bring my cat Socks into work regularly, so he plays a part in a lot of my work. The objects I paint are things I see every day. My mother has a huge influence in my love of pattern that is seen in most of my works. She was a jewellery designer for Georges and David Jones in the 80s, the house was filled with jars and jars of jewels and pelts of leather. I used to stare at the beads in wonder. My mother died when I was 13; she was my biggest supporter and encouraged me from the beginning of time to be an artist. She used to laminate all of my artwork, and we would use them as placemats. She legitimised my creativity. I am so excited for my new series and direction. I am practising life drawing with Prudence Flint at Linden Galleries, and I have a daily meditation, visual journaling, and yoga practice. It’s really helping my mind to open up to getting in the flow much more regularly.

Jessie Breakwell was born in Rural Queensland and has lived in and travelled extensively. Jessie has spent her life dedicated solely to creativity and painting. It is 1000 per cent in her DNA.
Jessie studied Fine arts at RMIT, majoring in painting, however, deferred this course after two years, choosing to travel the world.
Jessie is a single mother to a gorgeous 13-year-old and has dedicated and worked very hard as a full-time artist for the past 13 years, relying solely on herself to support her family.
Jessie has recently changed direction, focusing on human form and still life, prompted by a life transformation from a strong meditation and yoga practice.
Jessie’s studio is based in Melbourne, where she works five days a week with a very disciplined practice of drawing, painting, and experimenting.’
Her work is available online and through stockists.