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.
holiday cats
holiday cats These fashionistas are ready to hit the pool. This is personal work and is available for licensing.
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.
nervous little monster
nervous little monster Not all monsters are scary, some are just scared.
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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 SelectionPicture book Illustration, art direction & book cover design by me. Author Ciiku Ndungu-Case, published by Catalyst Press. This book follows a young
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