Jessi Clayton

Born and raised in the Youngstown area of Eastern Ohio, Jessi Clayton began creating art while still a small child. As an Identical twin, Jessi has found that art enables her to paint a unique picture of herself. At a young age, her mother introduced her to early twentieth century surrealists such a Marc Chagall and Salvador Dali, allowing her to realize that her vision and imagination could be appreciated. A graduate of the Columbus College of Art and Design, Clayton moved to Austin, Texas on New Years Eve 2009, where she works on private commissions and preparing new collections. She is very excited to teach at Lupine Lane because she feels it is important to encourage children to express themselves creatively through the gift of art.