Jessie Boulard

Jessie is a Canadian non-status Indigenous Mixed-Blood of the Anishinaabe First Nation. She is an award winning Freelance Illustrator, Designer and Independent Contractor who received her Honours Bachelor of Applied Arts in Illustration from Sheridan College. She is known providing services to Industry professionals working in both physical and digital formats. Services include creating engaging illustrations using eco friendly materials, seminars, workshops, and graphic design by using her unique voice influenced by her strong background in Illustration and Indigenous perspectives. Jessie is currently living in Southern Ontario, Freelancing and building Lux Arts; A Nomadic Community Art Studio for all ages. Jessie previously worked at Niagara College for 8 years teaching Illustration in the Graphic Design program. If you’re interested in private tutoring lessons online or in person and or group learning programs please visit Lux Arts for more details and booking options. For seminars and workshops related to the creative industry, please email Jessie at [email protected]. Currently Jessie's passions have moved her towards exploring the symbiotic relationship humans and nature share. She is working on a series of pieces depicting this relationship and looking forward to showcasing her work. SELECT CLIENTS Penguin Random House Canada, Tundra Book Group, eOne Entertainment, TBDoc Productions Inc., CRAVE, CANADALAND, LTBB of Odawa Indians, Superfriendly, The Writers’ Union of Canada, Hour Detroit, CBC News, THIS Magazine, Studio M, Walmart, Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc., The Walrus, CONTINUE MEDIA Inc., Canadian Geographic, Boathouse Brands AWARDS The One Awards San Diego 2022: Silver Medal for Social Impact; Anishinaabe Cooking Resources Initiative SEMINARS Boathouse Brands; Adobe Illustrator Workshop EXHIBITS Thunder Bay Art Gallery; OUT THERE INTERVIEWS Moms Who Make: Jackie Jean, The Professional Artist; Episode 033: Echo Chernik