About the artist:

Born: 1978

Education: BFA with honors, The University of the Arts (Philadelphia College of Art & Design)

Jill Pearson began her career as an editorial illustrator. Throughout most of her 20's she focused on digitally created collage illustrations made from scanned objects, photographs, and other elements. She received awards and recognition from various illustration institutions and has exhibited in shows at New York's Society of Illustrators. Her illustrations have been published in newspapers and magazines around the country.

In 2006 she left the world of editorial illustration to begin an online boutique, Sophie and Spice. Named for her daughter, the site sells a variety of custom designed products including nursery art, pop art portraits, mommy business cards, and posters made from children's artwork. The website has been featured in national parenting and children's magazines.

Missing the tactile nature of paint and other mediums, Jill rekindled her roots as a fine artist in her late 20s. Her fine art is now found in private and corporate collections in the US, UK and Canada.

Exhibition History:

2009- The Bear Affair, silent auction for The Philadelphia Children's Alliance, Philadelphia, PA

2008- The Money Show, The Art Trust, West Chester, PA

2001- RSVP Shadows Exhibit, New York

2001- Ely Show, The University of the Arts, Philadelphia

2000- Society of Illustrators National College Competition, New York

2000- Society of Illustrators of LA 39th Annual Exhibition (online)

Publications and other recognition:

CMYK Magazine issue 17

Life Imitating Art Magazine issue 3

Juror for Society of Illustrators 2005 National College Competition in New York

Guest speaker for illustration department at The University of the Arts, Philadelphia

Illustrations published in AAA World, Stocks and Commodities, Sojourners, and numerous alternative weekly papers

Sophie and Spice products featured in Pregnancy and Newborn Magazine, Babytalk Magazine, Parents Express Magazine, Parenting.com, and many other magazines and websites.

Artist Jill Pearson