Bio

Education
John Brown University 2010

 B.S. Illustration // Minor in Graphic Design
Employment History
High school teacher of Graphic Arts 1 and 2, Drawing & Painting 1 , 2, and 3, Foundations of Art, and AP Studio Art 2D & 3D // Black Forest Academy, Germany | 2014-current

 Communications Print Graphics Designer // Black Forest Academy, Germany | 2013-2014

 In-house children's book illustrator // Tate Publishing & Enterprises, LLC., Oklahoma | 2011-2013

 Contact me if you have a need for an illustration or design!
jesseblytheskidmore@gmail.com

Comments

  1. Carol MacleodMarch 28, 2013 at 5:05 PM

    Hi, your work is cute. I have been doing some job research for my son and i'm interested as to how you applied for your job. It just seems so hard with everything done on line. He is an illustrator also. I'd appreciate any info you can give. Thanks, Carol
    Bonnie.mac@live.com

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  2. UnknownJuly 2, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    Hi Carol,

    Thank you for your comment! I was told by both professors and advisors in college that jobs are hard to come by in this economy, and art jobs are nearly unheard of. After graduation I had no expectations of finding a job as an illustrator, and to tell the truth God blessed me by bringing it my way! However, the majority of illustrators go freelance if they plan on making it. Freelancing is hard and inconsistent work. I've heard that the trend is commissions come in floods and dry-spells. Your son needs to build up a portfolio and a name for himself. Like you said, everything these days is online which is a huge advantage. He can promote his work on a blog, a facebook fan page, or even instagram. Also, have him look into these organizations:

    http://www.scbwi.org/

    http://www.writehisanswer.com/

    Hope this helps,

    Jesse

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