Today we’d like to introduce you to Jasmine Jackson.
Hi Jasmine , so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
Jasmine Paints, a Florida-based artist, is known for her mixed media art that mainly focuses on African American people, culture and nature. Her goal is to highlight the beauty, resilience and poise in the roots of Black culture. She uses acrylic paint, but often embellishes her canvas with mixed media such as hair, glass, artificial flowers, wood and jewelry. Recently, she has shifted her canvas of choice to wood work where she transforms wood into beautiful mixed media works of wall art. Jasmine’s paintings are compelling and masterful representations of the African American community that evokes emotions of pride, self-respect and appreciation.
Jasmine’s love for art started at a very young age where she enjoyed the art of music, dance, writing and drawing. As a child, her supportive parents recognized her love of art and interior decoration and allowed her to paint and decorate her bedroom as often as she desired. This kind or creative freedom is the fuel that initially ignited her burning love of self-expression through art.
In 2014, Jasmine graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in English/Creative Writing. During her final year at the University she moved into her first apartment and decorated it with only paintings of her own. Her friends would come over and encourage her to sell her paintings. After graduating, she worked at Verizon Wireless until she decided to quit in order to become a full time artist. In 2016, Jasmine moved back home to Debary, Florida to focus on building her business, Jasmine Paints And Creates LLC.
As an artist she has achieved many accomplishments such as being featured in The Shade Room, The Spectacular Black Girl Art Show and Kissimmee City Hall. In 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 she was a chosen exhibitor in A Spectacular Black Girl Art Show in Atlanta, Miami, Orlando and Tampa. In 2024, she was voted as Best Visual Artist by V. I. B. E.S. Jasmine has also showcased her very first solo exhibition at the African American Museum of the Arts in DeLand Florida in September of 2026. Her exhibition is entitled “Jasmine’s Garden: Bloom Where You Are Planted” and will be on display until October 31st.
Additionally, Jasmine has expanded her business to decorating graduation caps. She has decorated graduation caps for graduates in over 30 of the 50 states in North America. She has also instructed multiple public and private paint parties in Florida.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Being an artist entrepreneur is certainly not an easy road. Just like any other business, there are seasons of wins and seasons of losses. But when you’re a “one-woman show,” it can be especially demanding.
You’re not just the artist creating the work—you’re also the accountant, manager, errand runner, marketer, promoter, customer service representative, and so much more. You literally have to wear every hat while still trying to create, grow your business, and maintain a sense of balance in your personal life.
And the truth is, life doesn’t stop being life just because you’re building a business.
It’s challenging, exhausting, and sometimes overwhelming, but it’s also incredibly rewarding to watch something you created grow into something bigger than you imagined. I’m learning to celebrate the wins, learn from the losses, and keep going through every season.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I am a visual artist known for my unique mixed-media and wooden 3D paintings. My work celebrates Black culture by portraying African American people through a lens of beauty, gentleness, strength, and grace. I often incorporate elements of nature into my work to further highlight these qualities and create a visual connection between Black identity, beauty, and growth.
The Black community is often viewed through a negative lens, and my goal as an artist is to challenge that narrative by creating artwork that highlights the beauty, resilience, strength, creativity, and positivity within our communities. I believe representation matters, especially when people are able to see themselves portrayed in ways that inspire confidence, pride, and self-love. Nature has become an important part of how I communicate these ideas because it represents growth, resilience, transformation, and the beauty of simply being allowed to bloom.
Lately, I have been especially proud of myself for continuing to create even when life gets difficult. I balance working a regular day job with children on the autism spectrum while simultaneously building my career and business as an artist. It can be challenging to balance the responsibilities of everyday life with the demands of being a creative entrepreneur, but I continue to make space for my art and my vision.
One of my proudest accomplishments to date was my recent solo exhibition, Jasmine’s Garden: Bloom Where You Are Planted, at the African American Museum of the Arts in DeLand, Florida. It was an incredibly meaningful experience to have the opportunity to showcase my body of work in its entirety and share my artistic vision with the community.
I’ve often been told that my artwork is unique, and I believe that uniqueness comes from the layers, textures, and depth I incorporate into each piece. Mixed-media and 3D artwork are my favorite because I love creating pieces that invite the viewer to not only look, but to explore and experience the work. I enjoy incorporating unexpected materials such as flowers, fabric, moss, beads, lights, wood, and other dimensional elements that help communicate the emotion and story behind each painting.
For me, creating art is about more than making something beautiful. It is about creating representation, telling stories, celebrating Black identity, and reminding people of the beauty and strength that already exists within them.
Risk taking is a topic that people have widely differing views on – we’d love to hear your thoughts.
I believe it is VERY important to take risks and bet on yourself. Personally, I’ve never considered myself a big risk-taker. It’s very easy for me to talk myself out of opportunities because of fear, uncertainty, or the possibility of failure.
Recently, however, I decided to take a huge leap of faith and pursue something I’ve dreamed about for years: exhibiting my artwork during Miami Art Week. Miami Art Week is an incredible event that brings together artists, collectors, galleries, and creatives from around the world, and for years I’ve dreamed of being a part of that experience. This year, I was officially approved to exhibit my artwork—and that was a HUGE moment for me.
Of course, opportunities like this come with a price tag, and honestly, seeing the cost initially scared me. I had to make a decision: allow the fear of the expense to stop me, or trust myself enough to take the chance.
I decided to bet on myself.
I committed to making this opportunity happen and started a GoFundMe to help raise the funds needed to bring this dream to life. To be completely honest, I’m still scared. I don’t have all the answers, and I don’t know exactly how everything will come together. But I do know that this is a risk I’m willing to take.
With my faith in God, my determination, and the support of the people who believe in me, I’m trusting that I will raise the funds I need, make it to Miami Art Week, and hopefully even sell some original artwork along the way!
Sometimes betting on yourself means moving forward even when you’re scared. And right now, that’s exactly what I’m choosing to do.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://jasminepaints.bigcartel.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasmine.paints
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DqaG8TrCg/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jasminepaints
