Nice To Meet You, I’m Jess!
I am an illustrator from Wales, who loves drawing from imagination.
I studied Illustration at BA level in Leeds before completing my MA in Illustration at Manchester.
I love to bring a sense of curiosity and playfulness to my practice, combining traditional and digital techniques to tell stories that feel both joyful.
Over the course of my studies, I’ve been fortunate to gain recognition for my work, winning 2nd place in Kellogg’s Inclusive Packaging competition, being chosen as one of the winners of the Overbury & EY Art Competition, and contributing to international collaborative projects.
I’ve worked on projects ranging from children’s characters to sustainable packaging.
Right now, I’m 24 in that post uni limbo of starting out as a freelancer and seeking out opportunities.
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Programs:
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Procreate, Procreate Dreams and ZBrush Affinity.
I am currently learning Blender
Experience:
2025 - Highly Commended for the PAC Global Inclusive Packaging Design Award in collaboration with Kellogg's.
2024 - Listed as a winner of the Overbury & EY Art Competition, which is a corporate sponsored prize for emerging artists.
2017 - F1 in Schools World Finals in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, design and manufacturing
Education:
MA Illustration at Manchester Metropolitan University
BA Illustration at Leeds Beckett University
I’d love to hear from you!
For commissions, or just to say hello:
Email - jessicareidp@gmail.com
