About Jessica
About Jessica
Welcome to my studio— rooted in memory, faith, and the quiet beauty of everyday life.
I’m Jessica Puma, a professional artist based in Merchantville, New Jersey. My work is a reflection of the places I’ve walked, the people I’ve loved, and the stories that continue to shape me. Each painting is a prayer, a tribute, and a conversation—whether it’s a floral still life honoring my grandfather’s legacy, or a triptych inspired by the ancient stones of Rome.
I specialize in oil painting and mixed media, creating thick, impasto surfaces while exploring my subjects in an abstract and sometimes Impressionist manner. My purpose is to evoke emotion and memory within my paintings. My palette has evolved through travels to Paris and Rome, where the architecture, light, and spirit of each city left a lasting imprint on my soul. I’m especially drawn to the expressive power of color and texture—how a single mark can carry grief, joy, or reverence.
My home is both sanctuary and studio. It’s where I paint, write, and reflect. It’s also where I honor my family’s legacy. Through my art, I connect with collectors who value emotional storytelling, spiritual depth, and the timeless beauty of European-inspired work.
Thank you for being here. I hope my paintings speak to something sacred in you—and that they find a loving place in your home, your heart, and your collection.
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Featured In
Jessica's work has been featured in the following places and publications
Publications/Reviews
2024
Catholic Artist Connection, Issue #443.
https://catholicartistconnection.com/blog/jessica-puma
Multiple Sclerosis Association of American, Jessica Puma
https://mymsaa.org/artshowcase2025/jessica-puma-melchiorre/
2020
NJ PBS, “NJ TV Learning Live.” Aired April 20, 2020.
https://www.njpbs.org/programs/njtv-learning-live/one-point-perspective-jessica-melchiorre-fifth-grade-c3phez/
2013
Colin Kerrigan, Philly.com. “Open House; Bonnie and Paul in Pennsport,” http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/home_and_design/Open-House-Bonnie-and-Paul.html
2009
Liz Abrams-Morley, Necessary Turns, Word Press.
2008
Strauss, Robert. “A Unique Take on City
Scapes” Chadds Ford Post, March 20-26
2007
Naomi Beckwith & Lilianna Milkova. “On Memory, Sites, Migrations and Maps” from Points of Departure: Inner and Outer Journeys in Contemporary Art, Univ. of Pennsylvania
2006
Niv, Sharon. “Art Smart,” The Qbix Gallery Fine Arts
Magazine, Issue Three, Volume 1, Winter
2005
Libby Rosoff & Roberta Fallon. “Paris by Puma –Nice View,” The Artblog, August 25
New American Paintings, 57th Edition, April