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about jess

G'day!

 

I’m an illustrator, communications professional and environmental campaigner, living and working on Gadigal Land in Sydney.

 

I believe art needs a purpose. Much of my art is connected with climate change campaigning or raising awareness about the impacts of biodiversity loss. 
 

 But I also do silly cartoons about life. The purpose of those is to make people snort-giggle.

My artistic style is versatile and ranges from cartoonish to realistic, meaning I can tackle a range of illustration ideas you may have.  

Get in touch! Email me at jessharwoodart@gmail.com or call on 0403 518 253.

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Commissions and Awards

COMMISSIONS AND PROJECTS​​​

  • Atlassian live-drawing and facilitation session on climate campaigns, 2020

  • Better Renting social media illustrations, 2020 

  • Bush Heritage collaboration on 'Which Iso Bird Are You?' cartoon quiz, 2020

  • Alliance for Gambling Reform social media illustrations, 2020

  • Raised $1500 for wildlife rescue after the 2019-20 bushfire crisis

  • Playing card Illustration for The Bar Brand People, 2019

  • #StopAdani cartoons for Instagram and Facebook, 2019

  • #StopAdani t-shirt designs, raising money for the Australian Youth Climate Coalition, 2018

  • Environmental Defenders Office NSW End of Year Card, 2018

  • Sunrise Project End of Year Card commission, 2018

  • Great Koala National Park Map for NSW Member of Parliament, 2018

  • Sydney Marine Park map illustration for NSW Member of Parliament, 2018

  • End of Year card design for 350.org Australia, 2017

  • Bulga Art Workshop, 2015

  • Art for Anxiety workshops with Laneway Learning, 2014 - 2015
     

ART AWARDS​

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  • Joint-winner of the CleanAway Prize in the Re-magine Art Competition, 2019

  • Second Prize (Drawing) in the Mosman Youth Art Prize, 2002

  • Highly Commended (Painting) in the Mosman Youth Art Prize, 2002

  • Highly Commended (Printmaking) in the Mosman Youth Art Prize, 2002

  • Highly Commended (Drawing) in the Mosman Youth Art Prize, 2003

  • Winner of the Children's Book Council of Australia National Roman Printing Prize for Illustration, 2000

  • Designer of the Sydney Olympics "Share the Spirit" Commemorative Pin, 1999

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