About

Hi, I'm Jenni.

I'm an Australian artist, illustrator, graphic designer, surface pattern designer and animator based in Northern NSW.

My creative journey began in the kitchen. At just sixteen, I bought my first café, The Chelsea Teahouse in Avalon. Then starting my apprenticeship as a chef at Zachary's Restaurant in Terrey Hills and going on to own several cafés and bakeries over the years. Food has always been a huge part of my life, and I think that's where my love of colour, texture, presentation and creativity really began.

Some of my favourite memories are of my dad baking enormous loaves of bread, making little jam mushrooms with my grandmother, and decorating cakes with my mum, usually with every bowl in the kitchen! I still treasure their handwritten recipes, and I love how preparing those same recipes can bring back memories of the people we shared them with. That connection between food, family and memories has inspired much of my artwork, particularly my food paintings, illustrations and Recipe-Art tea towels.

After many years in hospitality, I discovered another passion—painting. What started as folk-art and then oil painting soon grew into illustration, surface pattern design, animation and graphic design, allowing me to combine creativity, storytelling and a love of beautifully crafted products.

Today I create artwork for products, publishing and brands. From hand-painted watercolour illustrations and licensed surface patterns to branding, animation and creative collaborations, I enjoy exploring where each project can lead. Whether it's a single illustration or a complete collection, my goal is always the same—to create work that feels thoughtful, distinctive and full of character.

Many of my ideas are inspired by everyday life—food, travel, family memories and the simple moments that often become the most meaningful. Those experiences continue to influence my work, giving it a sense of warmth, nostalgia and storytelling.

"When I'm not working on creative projects, I love spending time with my family, enjoying the beautiful Northern Rivers and finding inspiration in the little things along the way."

I believe every project begins with an idea... the rest is the adventure!

I'm also a proud member of Illustrators For Hire, a curated collective of professional freelance illustrators from around the world.