Jessie Belle van Loon
Mt Eliza, Victoria
Jessie Belle van Loon is Concept Artist, Illustrator & Painter from the Mornington Peninsula, Australia
MessageJessie Belle van Loon is a Concept Artist and Illustrator from the vibrant city of Melbourne, Australia. With a primary focus on Character Design, she has made her mark in various creative fields, including Concept Art, Illustration, and traditional painting. Jessie's artistic journey has been nothing short of extraordinary, with numerous gallery exhibitions, Children's Books and a string of prestigious awards to her name.
Jessie's artistic prowess extends across a wide spectrum of mediums and styles. She demonstrates versatility and innovation in traditional painting.
Jessie's dedication to her craft is evident in her commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement. She has completed multiple professional courses, including her Diploma & Advanced Course in Concept Art & Illustration with CG Spectrum, and is currently attending CDW Studios (Flinders University) VEED - Visual Effects and Entertainment Design, Specialising in Character Design. She is always seeking to refine her skills and expand her artistic toolkit.
Jessie's career goal is to make her mark in the animation industry for film and television. Aspiring to be a key player in bringing characters to life on the big and gaming screens, contributing her unique artistic vision to the world that has inspired her since the beginning of her artistic journey.
Selected Solo, Group Exhibitions & Experience
2023 - Peninsula Studio Trail Exhibition
2023 - Frankston Art Show
2023 - Bendigo Art Show
2023 - Mornington Art Show
2023 - Illustrated Book Cover - Non Fiction
2023 - Oakhill Gallery
2022 - Sorrento Art Show
2022 - Peninsula Arts Society
2022 - Cardinia Cultural Centre Gallery
2022 - Oakhill 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 VEED - CDW Studios - Flinders University.
2022 - Advanced Course Concept Art - CG Spectrum.
2021 - Diploma Concept Art & Illustration - CG Spectrum.
2020 - Certificate Concept Art & Illustration - CG Spectrum.
2020 - Character Design - Academy of Art - San Fransisco.
2020 - Illustration - Academy of Art - San Fransisco.
2020 - Certificate in Adobe Illustrator - Shaw Academy.
Software Proficiency
Photoshop
Illustrator
Z - Brush
Blender
Procreate
Microsoft Suite
References are available upon request
www.jessiebelle.art