Category Archives: illustration

wedding (mine!)

Posted on May 2, 2013 by mariko jesse

I’m getting married tomorrow, hurrah! Here’s our Save the Date.I kept to a simple colour palette of greens, pinks and browns, on white. This runs through all the stationery and the decoration at the reception. We’re having a Quaker wedding, … Continue reading →

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Conde Nast Traveller map

Posted on March 23, 2013 by mariko jesse

I’ve just seen the April issue of Conde Nast Traveller UK and am super happy with my illustration. I tried a fun, loose and brightly-coloured style for this map of Amsterdam.

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South Side interview

Posted on February 22, 2013 by mariko jesse

I was featured recently in South Side magazine in Hong Kong. I grew up in Stanley, which is ‘South Side’ so I was happy about that! You can see the interview online here or click on the image below to … Continue reading →

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chocolate packaging

Posted on January 26, 2013 by mariko jesse

Chinese New Year is just round the corner, and I’ve designed some exclusive packaging for Hong Kong based personalised (you can create your own flavours!) chocolatier chocoyou. The special new year red and gold sleeve is wrapped around a gift … Continue reading →

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Lane Crawford gift card

Posted on January 19, 2013 by mariko jesse

Another of my drawings has been featured on an e-gift card at Lane Crawford in Hong Kong. They’re special personalised ones that you can add a little message to…

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map of Mull & Iona

Posted on January 12, 2013 by mariko jesse

I create maps quite regularly for the travel section of the CSMA Club magazine in the UK. They feature places to stay, things to see, and often lovely local edible specialities. Here’s a map I did for them of a … Continue reading →

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happy 2013!

Posted on January 5, 2013 by mariko jesse

May you all have a wonderful and delightful year. Can’t wait to see what exciting things will happen…

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Three Good Things again…

Posted on December 8, 2012 by mariko jesse

I’ve just seen this lovely little video of Hugh, talking about his new book. You can see some of my illustrations as he flips through the pages, and there’s even a nice close-up of the endpapers. Enjoy!I’ve been cooking out … Continue reading →

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Lane Crawford shopping weekend

Posted on December 1, 2012 by mariko jesse

This weekend (1/2 Dec) I’m creating personalised Christmas cards in store as part of the Lane Crawford GIFTED Shopping Weekend in Hong Kong.I’m in the homeware section at Pacific Place. Customers can choose one of my designs, or ask for … Continue reading →

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Tote bags

Posted on November 24, 2012 by mariko jesse

Two of my illustrations for Outer Edit have been produced as canvas tote bags, as well as T-shirts. I love them! They’re US$25, and only available for another week at the Outer Edit shop. If you’re looking for Christmas presents, … Continue reading →

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