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Hi, I’m Jessica Foskett, a Portsmouth-based artist, designer and visual storyteller who loves learning and making art that resonates with people and animals. I enjoy using digital tools to create vibrant portraits, illustrations for children’s stories, and educational support through mentoring and creative problem solving. I'm open-minded, energetic and deeply passionate about helping others through creativity.…Hi, I’m Jessica Foskett, a Portsmouth-based artist, designer and visual storyteller who loves learning and making art that resonates with people and animals. I enjoy using digital tools to create vibrant portraits, illustrations for children’s stories, and educational support through mentoring and creative problem solving. I'm open-minded, energetic and deeply passionate about helping others through creativity.

Jessica Foskett

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Hi, I’m Jessica Foskett, a Portsmouth-based artist, designer and visual storyteller who loves learning and making art that resonates with people and animals. I enjoy using digital tools to create vibrant portraits, illustrations for children’s stories, and educational support through mentoring and creative problem solving. I'm open-minded, energetic and deeply passionate about helping others through creativity.…Hi, I’m Jessica Foskett, a Portsmouth-based artist, designer and visual storyteller who loves learning and making art that resonates with people and animals. I enjoy using digital tools to create vibrant portraits, illustrations for children’s stories, and educational support through mentoring and creative problem solving. I'm open-minded, energetic and deeply passionate about helping others through creativity.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Jessica Foskett, a Portsmouth-based artist, designer and visual storyteller who loves learning and making art that resonates with people and animals.

I enjoy using digital tools to create vibrant portraits, illustrations for children’s stories, and educational support through mentoring and creative problem solving. I’m open-minded, energetic and deeply passionate about helping others through creativity.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Childrens Book Illustration

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Student Support Officer at University Technical Centre (UTC)

April 1, 2022 - Present

My role involved supporting teaching and learning in the classroom, mentoring students as part of the college mentoring programme, and covering lessons when teachers were unable to carry them out. I also served as Young Carers Lead and trained in exam invigilation. This position supported the whole college and helped me develop transferable skills including organisation, administration, creative problem solving, responsibility and leadership. Key skills demonstrated: Interpersonal skills, Teamwork, Communication, Creative problem solving, Mentoring, Leadership, Flexibility, Adaptability, Project Management.

General Assistant at Blue Reef Aquarium

May 1, 2019 - August 1, 2021

Front of house operations, guest services, and cafe duties. I admitted customers, answered questions, stocked and organised the gift shop, and was trained to host birthday parties for up to 20 children with a tour of the aquarium, animal facts, and a live show. I also delivered talks about the animals during school holidays and assisted the cafe by taking orders and serving customers.

Volunteer Illustrator at Settle Stories for Schools

July 1, 2024 - Present

Digitally illustrating stories for children in schools; the messages told through these stories are impactful and meaningful to children's growth and development.