Tessa (she/her) is an interdisciplinary artist working with watercolor, words, movement and often food. Tessa grew up on the west coast, feasting, fighting, and making joyful stories with her four siblings. In her creative work, she loves to explore the stories, moments, and environments that shape our identities and communities. She works primarily in traditional mediums like paint and ink.

Tessa is endlessly inspired by old growth forests, family recipes, and whales. She loves silliness and whimsy but likes when things make her cry a little. She likes grapes and wine but not raisins.

Growing up Tessa wanted to be a ballet dancing-Indiana Jones. Now she dances, draws, and works at a history museum so close enough.  Tessa lives and grows in Brooklyn with her husband and their dog Dot.