I’m Jinjer Markley, a watercolor illustrator with a background in science and education. I love blending traditional art with digital techniques to tell playful, accessible stories for kids and adults. When I’m not illustrating, I teach art to diverse ages and collaborate with authors and educators to bring imaginative visuals and hands-on learning experiences to life.…

Jinjer Markley

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I’m Jinjer Markley, a watercolor illustrator with a background in science and education. I love blending traditional art with digital techniques to tell playful, accessible stories for kids and adults. When I’m not illustrating, I teach art to diverse ages and collaborate with authors and educators to bring imaginative visuals and hands-on learning experiences to life.…

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I’m Jinjer Markley, a watercolor illustrator with a background in science and education. I love blending traditional art with digital techniques to tell playful, accessible stories for kids and adults.

When I’m not illustrating, I teach art to diverse ages and collaborate with authors and educators to bring imaginative visuals and hands-on learning experiences to life.

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Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Advanced

Work Experience

Teaching Artist at COMPAS
January 1, 2025 - Present
Teaching a variety of art classes to all ages.
Freelance Illustrator
January 1, 2018 - Present
Creating illustrations for clients using traditional and digital media, including the books: This Thing Has A Name (about childhood anxiety); Binkie Robinson and the Invisible Paint (A warm Daddy-Daughter story featuring BIPOC characters); Grandma, Don’t Click That Link (educating older adults about phone scams); Go Team Human (about ways humankind is united); Grandma Is A Star (about an adventurous grandmother).
Art Workshop Instructor at Wet Paint Art
January 1, 2016 - Present
Teaching a variety of art classes to adults.
COMPAS Teaching Artist at COMPAS
January 1, 2025 - Present
Teaching a variety of art classes to all ages.
Freelance Illustrator at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2018 - Present
Creating illustrations for clients using traditional and digital media, including titles such as This Thing Has A Name; Binkie Robinson and the Invisible Paint; Grandma, Don’t Click That Link; Go Team Human; Grandma Is A Star.

Education

Master's of Science at University of California, Berkeley
September 1, 2000 - July 1, 2002
Master of Arts: Teaching at Hamline University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Course work in Fashion Design at College of Alameda
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Master of Science: Plant Biology at University of California, Berkeley
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
Bachelor of Science: Biology, Agricultural Biotechnology at University of Kentucky
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
Printmaking Sampler Sessions at High Point Center for Printmaking
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Make Art That Sells (online courses for professional artists) at Online courses
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Master of Arts: Teaching at Hamline University - St. Paul, MN, USA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Master of Science: Plant Biology at University of California, Berkeley - Berkeley, CA, USA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
Bachelor of Science: Biology, Agricultural Biotechnology at University of Kentucky - Lexington, KY, USA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
Fashion Design Coursework at College of Alameda, Alameda, CA
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Master of Arts: Teaching at Hamline University - St. Paul, MN, USA
January 1, 2014 - March 19, 2026
Course work in Fashion Design at College of Alameda, Alameda, CA
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Master of Science: Plant Biology at University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
January 1, 2002 - March 19, 2026
Bachelor of Science: Biology, Agricultural Biotechnology at University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
January 1, 2000 - March 19, 2026

Qualifications

Master of Arts: Teaching
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Course work in Fashion Design
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Master of Science: Plant Biology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
Bachelor of Science: Biology, Agricultural Biotechnology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
Printmaking Sampler Sessions
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Make Art That Sells (online courses for professional artists)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization