Small Unconcealed Corners of the Universe

Artwork Info

Watercolor, gouache, pastel, charcoal, powdered pigment, ink, and varnish
9 x 13 in. 
11.25 x 15.25 in., framing included 
© 2026 

Jeannie L Paske is a self-taught artist from Portland, Oregon who creates introspective work under the name Obsolete World. Using a mix of watercolor, charcoal, pastel, graphite, varnish and ink, she designs richly textured illustrations of peculiar creatures in thought-provoking settings. The mysteries of life, loss and loneliness are reoccurring themes, and her compositions often focus on the strange and unexplained. Many of her pieces reference philosophy with a nod to both the melancholy and humorous. Her soft sparse environments suggest a warm, dreamlike state, and the emotional imagery paired with her poetic titles help to convey a sense of gentle curiosity in her work.