2024 | Longlist | Book Covers
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She/her - Why did you create this work?
This book cover was created for a middlegrade novel written by Simon James Green. Published by Scholastic UK (2023) and working closely with the incredible designer Sarah Baldwin. Sarah briefed 3 options for the concept but this was by far our favourite as the connection and then the subsequent loss is so instantly clear it hits you in the stomach. - How were your illustrations used?
My illustrations work alongside the designer's typography to make this book cover and help convey the themes of the book: Friendship, loss and laughter. - What materials and techniques did you use?
I hand draw all my illustrations initially, then finish them using digital drawing software on an iPad and Apple Pencil. - Was this project commissioned?
Commissioned - Commissioner Name
Sarah Baldwin - Commissioner Company
Scholastic UK - Commissioner Instagram
@sarahbaldwyn and @scholastic_uk - Who was the work commissioned for?
Scholastic UK - Agent
The Plum Agency - Agent Instagram
@plum_agency - Personal Website or Portfolio Link
jenniferjamieson.com/
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@jen_jamieson - X (formerly Twitter)
@jen_jamieson_ - Biography
Jennifer Jamieson is a freelance Illustrator living in sunny SE England. After spending 15 years working as a designer, she transitioned into children’s illustration during the 2020 pandemic whilst drawing portraits of people in their lockdown lives to help her feel connected to the word. She has since worked with Scholastic, Quarto, OUP and Hatchette and is represented by The Plum Agency. - Where are you currently based?
United Kingdom (UK)
