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Jess Mikhail

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I’m Jess, a published children’s book illustrator with 20 years of experience. You can find my books online or via my website _Website not available.

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I’m Jess, a published children’s book illustrator with 20 years of experience.
You can find my books online or via my website Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

I love creating characters that engage children with reading and bring the pages to life. Im passionate about drawing and I love to share this with other children.

In addition to my publishing work, I work in schools helping young people develop their own
creative ideas. I am passionate about using drawing as a well-being tool, a method of
communication, mindfulness and a way of making sense of the world around us. I have
worked with children of all ages and also children with special educational needs.

This project sounds like the sort of commission that I love to be involved in and if you get in touch I can explain more about similar projects I have been involved in. I’d love to hear from you!

Best wishes,

Jess

  • 4 years' experience
  • Joined December 2025

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Other

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Work experience· 5 roles

Workshop Facilitator · Self-employed / Education WorkshopsJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

Visiting schools as a children’s book illustrator and encouraging children to grow in confidence with their own creativity. Working alongside teachers. Planning workshops. Class management. Adapting workshops to the needs of different abilities and ages. Managing parent contact lists, creating invoices and managing finances.

Workshop FacilitatorJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

Visiting schools as a children’s book illustrator and encouraging children to grow in confidence with their own creativity. Working alongside teachers. Planning workshops. Class management. Adapting workshops to the needs of different abilities and ages. Managing parent contact lists, creating invoices and managing finances.

Freelance IllustratorJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

Creating black & white/full colour illustrations to fit the brief; working in a team with editors, designers and authors; often working directly with clients, compiling my own contracts and negotiating fees; working remotely and organising my time to manage multiple deadlines; self-promotion to generate new work by attending book fairs and networking events; attending book festivals to promote books and book signing.

Workshop Facilitator · Self-employed / FreelanceJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos
Freelance Illustrator · Self-employedJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

Education

BA Visual Communication (First Class Honours) · University of Loughborough2030 – 2002
BA Visual Communication, First Class Honours · University of Loughborough2030 – 2002
BA Visual Communication · University of Loughborough2030 – 2002

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