About

Hi, my name is Jessica Reader, the Sydney-based artist behind Textures by Jess.

I create handmade textured artworks that bring depth, warmth and a sense of calm to your home. A self-confessed texture addict, I’m drawn to neutral tones, minimalist interiors and the way a textured surface can quietly transform a space.

My creative journey began in September 2021, during Sydney’s third lockdown. What started as a creative outlet grew into a passion and, after 20 years in hospitality marketing, inspired me to take a new direction and pursue life as an artist.

Each piece combines materials from the construction and art worlds to create distinctive, tactile surfaces. My work explores texture, tone and pattern, creating interest without overwhelming the spaces we live in.

At the heart of Textures by Jess is a simple intention: to create art that feels as good to live with as it does to look at.