I'm a Melbourne-based artist, illustrator and textile designer with a passion for creating warm, expressive artwork that celebrates childhood, nature and storytelling. My painterly style combines traditional techniques with contemporary design to create illustrations that are emotionally engaging, imaginative and full of character. My creative background spans fine art, fashion and textile design, giving me a strong understanding of colour, composition and visual storytelling. Alongside developing my own picture book concepts, my artwork has been commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) for use in a children's television production. I enjoy collaborating with authors, publishers and creative clients to bring stories to life through thoughtful, narrative-driven illustration. Whether developing character concepts, illustrating picture books or creating original artwork, I take pride in producing high-quality work while communicating openly and meeting deadlines. If you're looking for an illustrator with a distinctive artistic voice and a collaborative approach, I'd love to hear about your project.

Jessie Cunningham-Reid

I'm a Melbourne-based artist, illustrator and textile designer with a passion for creating warm, expressive artwork that celebrates childhood, nature and storytelling. My painterly style combines traditional techniques with contemporary design to create illustrations that are emotionally engaging, imaginative and full of character. My creative background spans fine art, fashion and textile design, giving me a strong understanding of colour, composition and visual storytelling. Alongside developing my own picture book concepts, my artwork has been commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) for use in a children's television production. I enjoy collaborating with authors, publishers and creative clients to bring stories to life through thoughtful, narrative-driven illustration. Whether developing character concepts, illustrating picture books or creating original artwork, I take pride in producing high-quality work while communicating openly and meeting deadlines. If you're looking for an illustrator with a distinctive artistic voice and a collaborative approach, I'd love to hear about your project.

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I’m a Melbourne-based artist, illustrator and textile designer with a passion for creating warm, expressive artwork that celebrates childhood, nature and storytelling. My painterly style combines traditional techniques with contemporary design to create illustrations that are emotionally engaging, imaginative and full of character.

My creative background spans fine art, fashion and textile design, giving me a strong understanding of colour, composition and visual storytelling. Alongside developing my own picture book concepts, my artwork has been commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) for use in a children’s television production.

I enjoy collaborating with authors, publishers and creative clients to bring stories to life through thoughtful, narrative-driven illustration. Whether developing character concepts, illustrating picture books or creating original artwork, I take pride in producing high-quality work while communicating openly and meeting deadlines.

If you’re looking for an illustrator with a distinctive artistic voice and a collaborative approach, I’d love to hear about your project.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder & Designer at Dinner Party Studio
January 1, 2025 - Present
Concept development and collection design; textile and print development; jacquard development; digital embroidery design; patternmaking and garment construction; technical drawing and specification development; creative direction and photoshoot coordination.
Me Well Team Leader at Me Well
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Led multidisciplinary teams and coordinated service delivery; managed staff recruitment, onboarding and professional development; oversaw project planning, reporting, risk management and stakeholder communication; coordinated competing priorities and operational workflows.
Artist at Self-Employed
January 1, 2010 - Present
Independent artist practice and freelance design work.

Education

Bachelor of Fashion Design at RMIT University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
Master of Art Therapy at La Trobe University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor of Fine Art (Painting) at National Art School
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

Certificate IV Small Business Management
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Certificate IV Small Business Management
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Retail, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment