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Hi! I’m Jessica Cooper — an illustrator, author, and surface pattern designer based in Los Angeles. I create detailed, narrative-driven illustration and design for children’s publishing, with a special love for middle grade and young adult book covers, especially in the genres of historical fiction, fantasy, and decorative, patterned design.
I also write and illustrate picture books and educational market work, where I bring the same attention to storytelling, emotion, and atmosphere. Whether I’m illustrating a nonfiction book about nature or designing an imaginative storybook world, I aim to make each piece immersive and full of drama and emotion.
My style blends nature-inspired realism with fantasy and folklore. I aim to create whimsical illustrations that transport viewers to enchanting worlds. I’m particularly interested in the origins of storytelling and how it shapes the magic of the world around us.
I hold a BFA from The Academy of Art University and began my career as a texture and surfacing artist in animation and VFX at studios like Digital Domain and Nickelodeon. Today, I bring that cinematic sensibility to every project—using light, texture, and composition to guide the reader's experience.
- Imagine America Scholarship Winner 1998
- Vice President of The Illustration Club of The Academy of Art University
- Finalist in the 2007 Artist's Magazine Art Competition
- President of Friends of Serrania PTO 2020-2022
- Runner Up in the #KTIllustrates 2021 Kite Tales contest
- Illustration Coordinator for SCBWI Los Angeles
Select Client List & Notable Projects:
- Texture Artist Intern at Digital Domain on Tron
- Texture Artist at Digital Domain on Transformers II
- Texture Artist at Nickelodeon on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
- Painted Over 25 Pet Portrait Commissions
Select Illustration Clients:
Salon Builder, Beauty Seeker, Matt Lewis and The News, Bill Scher for DMZ Podcast, The House of Bagels,
The Adventures of Jack Middle Grade Series, SF Weekly and LA Weekly
Message me if you would like to collaborate on a book project with me! Also, please sign up for my email newsletter where I send updates on all the new projects I'm working on. See my contact info and links below...
I am available for contract illustration work and writing assignments for children's books, children's magazines, children's market products and educational materials. I'm interested in connecting with Agent, Art Directors and Editors interested in working with me. I'm also really interested in connecting with other authors and illustrators in the #KidLit community.
Fantasy, Romance, YA, and Non-Fiction
I create book cover design and interior book art for YA, middle grade, romance, fantasy, and non-fiction titles. My work blends character design, digital art, and atmospheric detail—perfect for stories with historical figures, dark academia, or emotional depth. Available for illustration commissions and custom covers for authors and publishers.
Children’s Book Illustration & Writing
I offer complete children’s book illustration, from character design to full storyboarding and dummy creation. As both author and illustrator, I specialize in heartfelt stories with visual charm, ideal for educational publishers, literary agents, and small presses looking for submission-ready projects.
I illustrate nature, science, and history content for educational publishing, museums, and online editorials. Topics include botany, archaeology, paleontology, and historical figures. My editorial illustration style blends digital art with visual storytelling for learning materials that inform and inspire.
My bold, cottagecore and dark academia style illustrative patterns are ideal for art licensing on fabric, stationery, apparel, and seasonal home decor. Themes include fantasy, folklore, dark academia, Halloween, botanical, and horror. I license existing collections and take custom requests from retailers and product developers.
With skills in InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Canva, and After Effects, I design custom book interiors, hand lettering, and digital assets for marketing and social media. I can create simple animated visuals and layouts for book launches, creative campaigns, and brand storytelling.
Art for Articles, Essays, and Visual Features
I create atmospheric editorial illustration for magazines, blogs, and feature stories. My style combines character design, historical themes, and digital art—perfect for stories involving dark academia, horror, fantasy, and historical figures.
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