Jessica Townsend Hassler was born May 13,1972 in Jamestown, ND in a small, prairie town renowned for having the largest concrete buffalo in the country; maybe even in the world.

After high school, Jessica moved to Fargo, ND and found it to be just like the movie. She attended Moorhead State University, where she revived her BFA in Illustration and a Masters in Hot Dish & Bars.

Jessica moved west in the year 2000 and settled in Portland, OR. She is currently painting and enjoying life with her dog, two goats, and five chickens.

Email - jthassler@hotmail.com