Denise Jackson
Denise Jackson is a photorealistic oil painter whose work is deeply inspired by her lifelong connection to coastal environments. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art from Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University. Summers on the Jersey Shore and winters on Florida’s beaches have shaped her artistic vision, inspiring her to blend her love of oil painting with her passion for coastal life.
Her commitment to photorealism, often bordering on hyperrealism, is evident in the smooth, photographic quality of her work. Denise creates oil paintings that capture the serenity and joy of the ocean, working from her own photographs to explore dynamic compositions, from close-up studies of marine life to expansive coastal scenes that celebrate light, color, and detail. Each piece involves over 100 hours of layering, glazing, and dry brush blending to achieve her signature smooth, photographic finish.
The ocean’s calming influence is at the heart of her work. Through her paintings, Denise invites viewers to pause and step into a moment by the water, to walk a beach path, ride a beach cruiser, or simply feel the quiet joy of being near the sea. Dividing her time between Stuart, Florida, and Avalon, New Jersey, she continues to draw inspiration from the water and exhibits her work at regional art shows, festivals, and galleries, sharing her appreciation for coastal beauty with others.
