Jessica Hische - Illustrator

02.25.08

Jessica Hische

Staff: Me, my computer and about a dozen, half-filled sketchbooks.

Education: BFA in graphic design, Tyler School of Art, Temple University, Philadelphia.

Cultural Influences: Popsicle-stick jokes, terribly wonderful action movies, hearty meals, trashy celebrity news, my friends, Victorian and other vintage type, paper, books on tape.

Environment: I work from my loft apartment, which is constantly under construction, at a desk covered with half-filled cups of coffee, candy wrappers and random knick-knacks. I’m surrounded by technology, life ephemera and thoughtfully gifted art that is mostly taped and tacked to the walls.

Philosophy: “I ain’t got time to bleed” —Jesse Ventura, Predator

“Cover for a quick tips book about integrating a cat into your life. The interior was also designed and illustrated by me.” Alethea Morrison, creative director; Storey Books, client

Parochial High Schools. “One of several illustrations for the ‘Best Private High Schools’ showing one of the first things people associate with private schools (particularly parochial): uniforms.” Grace Saunders, art director; Cincinnati magazine, client

“Hand-lettering for an article about water-related summer activities in Boston.” Emily Reid Kehe, art director; Boston Globe Magazine, client

“Endpapers for a tutoring service’s promotional brochure. The brochure was designed and illustrated by me at Louise Fili Ltd. All type is hand-lettered.” Louise Fili, art director; Bespoke Education, client

All Girls Private Schools. “One of several illustrations for an article titled ‘Best Private High Schools’ explaining the varieties of private schools and which work for each kind of student.” Grace Saunders, art director; Cincinnati magazine, client

Eight Maids-a-Milking. “One of twelve cards (each representing a different day of ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’) sent as a self-promo. Printed offset in a limited run of 250.”

“For the cover of Broker Dealer Journal about small companies quickly becoming large and successful. All type is hand-lettered.” Helen Steiman, art director; Qualified Media, client

“An editorial illustration for Wired magazine’s ‘Posts’ section about a high-end dog hotel offering spa treatments and individual suites.” Christy Sheppard, art director