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
New Blog!
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
SOYU: Creative Zodiac 2013 Art Book
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
Ram - Rachel Caldwell
Monkey - Dan Matutina
Ox - Jessica Fortner
Dragon - Alex Fowkes
Dog - John C Thurbin
Pig - Travis Price
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!
Jive Bullshit Gig Poster
Poster illustration for local Toronto band Jive Bullshit.
© 2012 Jessica Fortner. All rights reserved.
© 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.
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:
