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Why did you make 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.

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.

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.


Commissioner Name :
Sarah Baldwin
Commissioner Company :
Scholastic UK
Commissioned for:
Scholastic UK

Social Media:
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Personal Website:
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Currently Based:
United Kingdom (UK)

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.