Hello, my name is Jessica Robin Harkey and I am an Illustrator living in North Carolina.
My process always starts with a feeling or an image that may seem mundane but in actuality is extraordinary and magical, when you look closer.
I like to think that I can paint the worlds I wish that I could live in. Worlds full of rolling hills covered in flowers, fairies and houses nestled into the trunks and roots of great big trees. Where it is alright to lay among the tall grasses and wildflowers of a meadow, eating strawberries on a checked picnic blanket all day.
I’ve been drawing and painting and creating since I was little. Whether it was painting or playing pretend with my sisters, my imagination got quite a bit of exercise. Luckily all that exercise and use made it strong, so strong that I’ve been able to take it along with me ever since.
Today, you can usually find me in my little studio bringing all my imaginings to life through my illustrations. I like to think that my work is not just for children but will bring out everyone’s inner child. I hope that my work can transport you somewhere magical or at least beautiful.
When I am not illustrating, I am often teaching others how to paint and draw their own imaginings into existence, studying herbalism, in my garden or hiking and exploring with my partner and our pup Zeke.
jessicaharkeyillustration@gmail.com
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Boo Bear’s Light:
An ABC Rhyming Book For Children
Embark On A Wonderful Rhyming Adventure As You Learn the Value of all Living Creatures, Great and Small!
Kindness goes a long way – and when Boo Bear discovers a lost and injured firefly named Jack, he makes it his mission to help his new friend and bring him home to his family. With the help of his supportive parents, Mama Bear and Papa Bear, Boo Bear embarks on a rescue mission that will light up your day and leave no letter unturned!
Beautifully written by multi-award-winning author Catherine Ann Russell with vibrant illustrations by Jessica Robin Harkey, Boo Bear’s Light shares a heartwarming moral lesson about the transformative power of love, inviting children on an unforgettable journey from A to Z!
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJG1KBYJ
Available in all formats November 18th!
For more information about the author and the book visit Catherine Ann Russell’s website: https://basketfulreliefproject.com/
Now Available
“The Curious Little Star Learns About Families”
Written by Sara Arpiarian
Illustrated by Jessica Robin Harkey
Now available on Amazon!
“Good One, God”
Written by Stacy Leicht
Illustrated by Jessica Harkey
Now available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Redemption Press.
“Bombo’s Happy Poo Roll”
Written by Chelsea Azzopardi
Illustrated by Jessica Robin Harkey
Now available on Amazon!