About the Artist
Jessie Belle van Loon is a passionate and talented Concept Artist and Illustrator from the Mornington Peninsula, Australia, who specializes in Character Design. She is currently part of the Design Team, specialising in Characters as an Illustrator and Animator at Saver Global, a leading platform for saving and investing in the digital age.
Jessie is on a remarkable artistic journey, with multiple gallery exhibitions, children's books, and prestigious awards to her name. She is also a lifelong learner, and she has completed several professional courses, including a Diploma and Advanced course in Concept Art and Illustration with CG Spectrum. She is now pursuing a degree in Visual Effects and Entertainment Design with CDW Studios, focusing on 3D Design.
Jessie's career goal is to make her mark in the animation industry for gaming, film and television. She aspires to be a key player in bringing characters to life. She is driven by her unique artistic vision and inspired by the world that has influenced her since the beginning of her artistic journey.
Selected Solo, Group Exhibitions & Experience
2024 - Sorrento Art Show
2023 - PST Art Exhibition Mornington
2023 - Pakenham Art Show
2023 - Clare Art Show
2023 - Red Hill Art Show
2023 - Bayside Art Show
2023 - Moonee Valley Art Show
2023 - Hastings Art Show
2023 - Bendigo Art Show
2023 - Frankston Art Show
2023 - Illustrated - The Adjustment Season.
2023 - Mornington Art Show
2022 - Sorrento Art Show
2022 - Peninsula Arts Society
2022 - Spring into Summer
2022 - Cardinia Cultural Centre Gallery
2022 - Kingston Arts Centre
2021 - Illustrated Childrens Book - A Global Pandemic won't Change me.
2021 - Oak Hill Gallery.
2020 - Tatunka Art Studio.
2019 - Cardinia Cultural Centre Gallery
Awards
2022 - Trending Art - Best Local Artist on Show
2022 - Trending Art - Two Highly Commended Paintings
2022 - Pixarra Character Design -2nd Place
2021 - Young Australian Art Awards - Gold Medal, Runner up
2021 - Pixarra - Fantasy Digital Art Competition 2nd Place Peoples Choice
2019 - Up & coming - Young Achiever Award Cardinia Arts Society Resin & Flow Art.
Education
2023 - Bachelor of Creative Arts - CDW Studios - Flinders University.
2022 - Advanced Diploma Concept Art - CG Spectrum.
2021 - Diploma Concept Art & Illustration - CG Spectrum.
2020 - Certificate Concept Art & Illustration - CG Spectrum.
2020 - Certificate in Adobe Illustrator - Shaw Academy.
2020 - Character Design - Academy of Art University- San Fransisco.
2020 - Illustration - Academy of Art University- San Fransisco.
Software Proficiency
Photoshop
InDesign
Illustrator
Maya
Substance Painter
Unreal Engine
ZBrush
Blender
Procreate
Microsoft Suite
References are available upon request.