Stylized portrait of a man with abstract, colorful shapes surrounding him.

Hi there!

My name is Jess (he/him), I'm an illustrator and visual green thumb. I enjoy marrying strong concepts with engaging imagery. I’m excited by taking on tough topics from politics and social justice to developments in science, technology, and healthcare. I’m confident in my ability to execute a variety of projects across the editorial, publishing, and advertising spaces.

Let’s grow something together!

I was born and raised in Chicago, educated at California College of the Arts in the Bay Area, and I’m currently based in Queens, NY with my growing family and an assortment of plants.

Clients include: The New York Times, Barron’s, The Washington Post, Politico (and EU), The Globe & Mail, Audible, The Intercept, The New Statesman, Vice, The Scientist, The Marshall Project, Houstonia, Reveal, Phoenix New Times, Phoenix Magazine, Poetry Foundation, Dallas Observer, Phoenix New Times, Dallas Observer, Bureau of Investigative Journalism, Education Week, Seven Days, Franciscan Media, VinePair, Inverse, Noema Magazine, Morning Brew, The SKEPTIC, Chronicle of Higher Education, Financial Edge, Elephant, Freethink, and more!

Please contact me: jess@jsuttner.com | 773 330 7352

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