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I’m Jessie Lyle, a self-taught artist based in York County, Pennsylvania. Born and raised here, I still live in Pennsylvania with my husband of 20 years and our two boys. With no formal training—just a lifelong passion for drawing—I’ve built a body of work that spans animal portraits, classic cars, whimsical and fantasy art, and expressive studies.

I’m drawn to attention to detail: the texture of fur, the gleam of chrome, the delicacy of a spider’s web. Many of my pieces feature striking, emotive eyes that invite viewers to connect with the subject on a deeper level. I love pairing vibrant, saturated colors with softer, more subtle backgrounds so that each subject feels like it’s stepping forward from the page.

Working primarily in colored pencil and watercolor, I aim to create artwork that feels both playful and precise—full of character, heart, and finely observed detail.