Watercolor Paintings & Prints
Capturing the Essence of the Natural World
Welcome to The Painter’s Nest, my corner of Appalachia, where I capture the essence of the natural world in watercolor paintings while sharing my love for nature and art with others. All are welcome here, from fellow artists and nature enthusiasts to my avid bird nerds and aspiring painters. Join me in fostering a communal space for creativity, instilling an appreciation for our land, and embracing all of nature’s beauty.
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![Loose watercolor painting of a raccoon]()
Watercolor Print Greeting Cards
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![A loose watercolor painting of a golden retriever and yellow lab mix]()
Custom Watercolor Pet Portraits
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![A charcoal drawing of a dog]()
Custom Charcoal Pet Portraits
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Watercolor Classes and Workshops
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![Loose watercolor paintings of an eastern meadowlark, eastern towhee, great horned owl, and a carolina wren]()
Wholesale
Meaningful Greetings
In the natural world, everything is connected. In the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives, it’s easy to forget that truth. If you’re looking to foster deeper connections with the people in your life, few gestures are as meaningful as a handwritten letter. The Painter’s Nest offers a variety of greeting cards featuring original watercolor paintings.
Our greeting cards are printed locally in Wheeling, West Virginia, with archival inks on textured cardstock. Please drop by The Painter’s Nest Shop to browse the selection.
Online Watercolor Painting Classes
A creative exploration of the natural world in watercolor.
Whether you’re an emerging artist or simply looking to nurture your creative side, Jes offers a growing variety of watercolor painting classes. From in-person group sessions and one-on-one workshops to online video tutorials and virtual workshops, there is something for everyone.
Class Reviews
Jes's watercolor class was very calming and relaxing. She does a great job explaining and describing how to paint each step. Jes walks you through all the materials you'll need and even demonstrates the basic brush strokes you'll be using in the class. As you follow along with the step-by-step process, you'll begin to build layers and can add your own flare.
Jes's unique, loose, and carefree style is a great way to learn watercolor and not worry about the painting exactly matching the subject or the reference image. This allows you to focus on the painting experience and enjoy the spontaneous nature of the medium.
-Mindi Yarbrough Langford
Jes's watercolor course is AMAZING! Her calm teaching style makes painting such a meditative and enjoyable practice. Throughout the course, she guides you through three different paintings--a forsythia, a blue jay feather, and a bluebird--offering valuable insights into techniques she uses for each. Jes shares so many tips, including a few clever tricks that I can’t wait to put into practice! The workshop thoroughly covers the basics, including Jes’s favorite tools and materials.
Witnessing her is a fascinating experience as she shows the exact technique she uses for her loose brushstrokes and unique artistic style. It’s truly captivating! I appreciate her emphasis on freeing up the painting process, allowing for more spontaneity. Thank you, Jes, for generously sharing your expertise and fostering a love for watercolor painting!
-Christina Angelo
About The Artist
A Mountain State native, Jes Reger Davis is a watercolor artist and teaching artist living and working in Wheeling, West Virginia. Through loose, unformed brushstrokes and the natural drips, runs, and blooms of watercolor, she captures the wonders of the natural world. Inspired by Appalachia and its rugged beauty, her work explores our relationship with nature, often blurring the lines between documenting her observations and capturing the essence of the world around her. When not in the studio or teaching workshops, she travels in and around West Virginia with her husband and dog seeking inspiration and adventure.
