"A personal illustration about the labyrinthine tangle of issues associated with eco-politics."
"Part of a personal series of winter-themed postcards, I was exploring the idea of a black bear adapting to his polar surroundings."
"For this illustration, part of a series of winter-themed postcards, I had fun toying with the idea of snakes shedding their skin (and other seasonal habits)."
"A very dreamy and abstract interpretation of the theme Hot Off the Presses for investment magazine PlanAdviser." SooJin Buzelli, art director; PlanAdviser, client.
"Personal illustration: A meditation on mental illness and the need for peace of mind and tranquility."
"A fun cover for Green Source magazine on the many green initiatives undertaken in my home town of Toronto, Canada." Matthew Guemple, art director; GreenSource Magazine, client.
"Design for a Poketo wallet competition themed Before Life. Artists were asked to develop new creation myths for the beginning of life." Poketo, client.
"Cover for the small but mighty UK-based AMMO Magazine which covers contemporary art and illustration." Dave Hughes, art director; AMMO Magazine, client.
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www.jessicafortner.com
Duration: I've been illustrating professionally since 2009. Staff: Just me. Education: BFA from OCADU in Toronto, Canada. Cultural Influences: Comics, nature documentaries, wool hats, movies (How To Get Ahead in Advertising), sustainable design, Bernese Mountain Dogs, biomimicry and hand-rendered typography. I’m mostly inspired by the seriously talented illustrators, artists and designers I discover on a daily basis. Environment: My home studio is where I get most of my work done. I try to surround myself with as much visual stimuli as possible: mountains of books, magazines, art prints, toys and plants. Philosophy: Learn and grow.