Hi there, I’m Jaclyn, an illustrator, writer and maker based in Meanjin/ Brisbane.

I love creating visual narratives, working with both traditional and digital media.

I have worked as the creative director of the BARI (Brisbane Artist Run Initiatives) Festival, as a facilitator of early literacy and creative programs at the State Library of Queensland and as a producer and child liaison on Allies and Friends, a program developed by Expand Your Library for ABC kids education.

I am currently working on freelance design and illustration projects as well as making art with children as the artist in residence at C&K Kindergarten Paddington.

It would be great to chat about illustration and creative projects.

Get in touch - bates.jac@gmail.com

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