About
The Mossbound Codex is a collection of original fantasy oil paintings, folklore-inspired stories, and nature-rooted art.
The Artist
Jessica Burtis is an Iowa-based artist and writer whose work is inspired by forests, folklore, and the quiet wonder found in the natural world. Working primarily in oil, she creates paintings that explore whimsical beings, hidden places, and moments of enchantment woven through nature. Through both art and storytelling, she invites visitors to slow down, look closer, and discover the magic that lingers just beyond the familiar path. The Mossbound Codex serves as a home for these paintings and stories, gathering them into a growing collection of imaginative worlds, gentle mysteries, and nature-rooted wonder.
The Codex
Each painting and story preserves a glimpse of wonder, myth, and the living world. The Codex gathers these works as an unfolding archive of beings, places, and quiet discoveries.
Contact
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Help the Codex Grow
The Mossbound Codex is an ever-growing collection of original paintings, stories, and creatures inspired by the wonder of the natural world. Patreon memberships help support the time and materials that allow new pages of the Codex to take shape.
In return, members are invited behind the scenes with painting and writing process, exclusive releases, monthly rewards, and opportunities to experience new work before it is shared publicly.
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