Jinjer Markley, is an artist & illustrator specializing in watercolor picture book illustrations full of emotion. Jinjer has illustrated 5 picture books for independent authors, and shares her joy in the process of bringing a picture book to life.…

Jinjer Markley

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Jinjer Markley, is an artist & illustrator specializing in watercolor picture book illustrations full of emotion. Jinjer has illustrated 5 picture books for independent authors, and shares her joy in the process of bringing a picture book to life.…

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Jinjer Markley, is an artist & illustrator specializing in watercolor picture book illustrations full of emotion. Jinjer has illustrated 5 picture books for independent authors, and shares her joy in the process of bringing a picture book to life.

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Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Advanced

Work Experience

COMPAS Teaching Artist at COMPAS
January 1, 2025 - Present
Teaching a variety of art classes to all ages.
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.
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, Minneapolis Institute of Art
January 1, 2016 - Present
Teaching a variety of art classes to adults.
Art Workshop Instructor at Wet Paint Art
January 1, 2016 - Present
Teaching a variety of art classes to adults.

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
Master of Arts (Teaching) at Hamline University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Coursework (Fashion Design) at College of Alameda
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Master of Science (Plant Biology) at University of California, Berkeley
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
Bachelor of Science (Biology, Agricultural Biotechnology) at University of Kentucky
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
Master of Arts : Teaching at Hamline University - St. Paul, MN, USA
January 1, 2014 - August 20, 2026
Coursework 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 - August 20, 2026
Bachelor of Science : Biology, Agricultural Biotechnology at University of Kentucky - Lexington, KY
January 1, 2000 - August 20, 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
Make Art That Sells (online courses for professional artists)
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2026
Printmaking Sampler Sessions, High Point Center for Printmaking
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024

Industry Experience

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