jessica’s website
jessica’s website Jessica Powers’ is a writer, editor, coach and runs a publishing press. She wanted website and social media branding that conveyed all the different roles she fulfils.
walter
walter cat Sally-Ann’s mom commissioned this portrait of her adored kitty Walter who had sadly passed away as a birthday gift for her. If you would like to commission a paw-trait, please have a look under the commissions section of
research illustrations
research illustrations I did these illustrations for an agency called Matchboxology. They were doing research in various countries and needed visuals to help focus groups discuss sensitive topics.
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Minimalist portrait
minimalist portraits One of my favourite things to draw is minimalist portraits of women.
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landscape illustrations
landscapes I love drawing landscapes. I do portrait commissions capturing families and friends in their favourite places and spaces. You can have a look under the commissions section of my site for more information.
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archetypes
archetypes I illustrated a psychological thesis on archetypes and how different people relate to nature.
naked cat lady
naked cat lady I doodled this cat lady while working on something else, then went on to license her to Limited Edish t-shirts.
indoor cat
indoor cats In the beginning of lockdown 2020 Mr Price ran a T-shirt design competition. This was my entry.
ithemba brand identity
iThemba brand identity I designed this brand identity for a shop that sells a range of African curios. I designed a pattern that can be used on wrapping paper and various different executions of the logo.
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9.NAKED BLUE LADY
NAKED BLUE LADY She is tattooed, feisty and free. Available as a print in my shop.
iain thomas collab
iain thomas collab I was lucky enough to get a dream job illustrating some of writer Iain Thomas’ poems. I’ve been a fan for a while, his writing is beautiful and I loved bringing it to life. These are for
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Milk packaging
I designed this fun milk packaging for Jimmy’s food. A skinny cow for low fat and a chubby one for full cream.
Women’s rights online
I did some illustrations for the world wide web foundation about women’s rights online. I created a cover for their report, and I put together a social media toolkit for them. I’m a feminist and passionate about women’s rights, so I loved working on this.
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River of life
The river of life An illustration for Journal magazine to acompany an article on aging.
religion
Editorial I created these illustrations for Journal magazine for an article about what we can learn from different religions.
pandemic portrait
pandemic portrait Nicole wanted a portrait of her and her kids to commemorate the crazy year of homeschooling in 2020. I illustrated them wearing their masks and the back ground pattern is made up of school stationary and laptops.
tessa and her family
tessa and family This was a commissioned portrait for Tessa. I loved including her son’s favourite stuffed monkey Phoebe!
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business card portrait
business card This portrait was for Kaya for her business cards. She wanted florals from her home town to surround her.
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mountain run
mountain run This commissioned landscape portrait was for Miriam and her family who loves running on the mountain.
Shiri yakanaka
Shiri yakanaka This is a Shona nursery rhyme that I illustrated for a children’s picture book pitch. In English the lyrics are: Shiri Yakanaka (Such a Lovely Bird) Such a lovely bird, so high up in the tree.Come back, come
The fiery spiral book one
The thousand steps Book cover design for The Fiery Spiral, book one of a trilogy by Helen Brain. Published by Catalyst Press. A magical YA novel set in Cape Town.
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The fiery spiral – book two
The rising tide Cover art for book two of the Fiery Spiral trilogy by Helen Brain. A magical YA novel set in Cape Town.
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the theory of flight
The theory of flight African magical realism by Siphiwe Gloria Ndlovu.
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Young blood
young blood Cover art for Young Blood by Sifiso Mzobe, published by Catalyst Press. A gritty novel set in the townships of South Africa.
outside the lines
outside the lines Another cover I created for Catalyst Press. A novel set in South Africa by Ameera Patel.
die vlerke van naaldekokers
die vlerke van naaldekokers An illustrated book cover I created for NB publishers. It’s for an Afrikaans language YA novel.
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Wanjiku, Child of mine
Wanjiku, Child of mine A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection, A CBC Spring 2024 Showcase Selection & 2025 CBC Favorites Awards ListsPicture book Illustration, art direction & book cover design by me. Author Ciiku Ndungu-Case, published by Catalyst Press. This
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