New Blog!

Hi Folks,

Just wanted you to know I’m now using Tumblr as my blog. There have been loads of updates, so be sure to have a look!

Thanks!
Jes

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Header Project

The Header Project is a personal endeavour of mine. I’m hoping to use it as an outlet to experiment a bit more with animation, video etc.. So I’ve decided to design/illustrate/animate a new header/logo for my site on a bi-weekly basis. They’re meant to be playful and fun, and although the first couple do have my name as part of the design, this won’t always be the case.

Here are two that I’ve done so far. Both are animated gifs, but I’m hoping to try other things as the months progress. Hope you enjoy them and I appreciate you stopping by! You can keep up to date and see all headers I make for this project here. ~Jes

Jessica Fortner Header Animation Project 2013    Jessica Fortner Header Animation Project 2013

 

SOYU: Creative Zodiac 2013 Art Book

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Soyu Creative Zodiac 2013 art book. Ox illustration by Jessica Fortner.

I’m honored to have an illustration featured in this book alongside so many talented artist, designers and illustrators. My contribution to the SOYU Creative Zodiac book is the ox.

The book is limited to just 50 copies worldwide. Once they’re gone, they’re gone for good. A true piece of history!  The book retails on the SOYU website for just £15 for the build-up to the Chinese New Year. As a bonus, each page is designed for you to cut out your favourite piece and frame up on your wall.

The incredible line up of artists include:

Tiger –  Robin Boyden
Rabbit - Build
Horse - Raid71
Rooster - Chris Malbon
Monkey - Dan Matutina
Dragon - Alex Fowkes
Rat - Short
Snake - Mike Ng

New year, new site!

New year, new site! I recently updated my website to be a little more mobile friendly. Check out the new look!

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Jive Bullshit Gig Poster

Poster illustration for local Toronto band Jive Bullshit.

Jive Bullshit Gig Poster by Jessica Fortner
© 2012 Jessica Fortner. All rights reserved.

Jive Bullshit Gig Poster by Jessica Fortner

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© 2012 Jessica Fortner. All rights reserved.

Snowball Animation for Christmasgif.org

I just couldn’t help myself — I made an animation for christmasgifs.org. Here’s my contribution titled Snowball. Hope you like it! ~Jes

Christmas Gifs

Here’s something to get you into the season. Christmas Gifs: a festive showcase of  animated gifs created by an international group of illustrators, animators and directors. Curated by artist and designer Ryan Todd  and built by Enjoythis. I instantly fell in love with this project, it’s such a great idea. Here are just a few of my favourites, but be sure to stop by the site and see them all. Send them to your friends for the holidays! You can also submit your own, if that’s something you like to do. Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday.~Jes


Secret Santa by Alex Grigg

Winter Tree by Matthew the Horse


HOLIDAZE by Dylan Ousley


Christmas Surprise by The Real Camille


Christmas Cowboy by Animade

Snowball: Winter-themed tote bag

Just completed this illustration I designed for a winter-themed tote bag to ring in the new year! It is also available as an art print, t-shirts and snuggly hoodies to stave off the winter chill.

Get them here!


Interview for Don’t Panic Magazine

I was recently interviewed for Don’t Panic Magazine. You can read the full interview here. Huge thanks to the super-fantastic Barney Cox for getting in touch and for the kind words about my work!

Jessica’s illustrations bring to life a world populated with duelling swans, fierce tigers and scramble-face humans. We chat to her about work, influences, living in Toronto, and running art webzine ‘Squidface & the Meddler’.

The Sentinel: Painting + WIP

Here are some process pictures of The Sentinel painting I did recently (Gouache & Ink on Arches, 12×16″). Any comments or feedback are welcome. Hope you like it! ~Jes

The Final:


Details:


Work in progress:


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