JESS WORBY

Please join me in congratulating the class of 2021, who truly earned a degree from the school of hard knocks this last year! I am proud to present @umassdcvpa’s 2021 final exhibition, featuring work from the Illustration senior students I worked with, along with those graduating from Graphic Design and a few from Animation + Game Art. Somehow the students managed to make amazing work this year in the face of everything. I have been impressed by the quality of their work and the way they never gave up. I finally met a few of my students for the first time this week after being remote all year after months of zoom lectures! It was tough at times to tell how much of a difference any of it made to all the silent little pixel faces, but it all feels worth it now. I plan to post a few student spotlights in my Stories. The show is up until the 29th. You can get timed tickets via the Eventbrite link in my profile. The virtual exhibition will go up on May 6. Stay tuned for the link. (at UMass Dartmouth) https://www.instagram.com/p/CN-tsAujxPa/?igshid=dcjfwik1znuq

Man tries talking about feelings, notices uncomfortable sensation in brain. . . . . . #illustration #cartoon #procreate #digitalpainting #mensfeelings https://www.instagram.com/p/CKOtiTRjbHE/?igshid=nv2v3y45c0b6

Turn your 2020 scars into 2021 badass resolve. . . . . . #illustration #animation #hi2021 #bye2020 #dbz #progressionfantasy https://www.instagram.com/p/CJtjriWjtWq/?igshid=418thlxbq4v

Last night I took over @soi128’s Instagram to draw my dog in different styles. Super fun. Thanks for sticking around for my hot takes and dad jokes, everyone! Videos are up on @soi128’s IGTV. . . . . . #illustration #artistsoninstagram #procreate #doggos #dadjokes https://www.instagram.com/p/CEKTFbej3K3/?igshid=1rm27f8mmvn2e

I will be taking over Society of Illustrators’ Instagram at 6 pm EST tonight to draw dogs and answer questions!

a time to not be nice.

New “raw” interview with me is live! I talk about comics, illustration, fine art, and the ways they do and don’t get along. I also imitate an octopus and get a little sassy about changes I want to see in art and education.

Little big news for those off Facebook: I have accepted a full-time teaching position at UMass Dartmouth. Merrill, Bodhi, and I are looking at places to live on the Mass South Coast. I had been applying for full-time work for a while before this became The Century-Long Year. I officially start in September. Thank you to all of you who have helped me during my time as a teaching artist and adjunct. You know who you are. You rule. I feel so fortunate to be hired–now of all times–by a state school with a robust visual art program, featuring an illustration course list that would have made student Jess drool. UMD has a strong focus on sustainable energy, COVID preparedness, and community engagement. The salary, union, and benefits obviously don't hurt either. I worked hard for this, but that is far from everything. I acknowledge that I am part of a system that not only benefits people who look and present like me, but turns those who do not into charnel. I have long felt that those of us who have profited have a responsibility to help those who have not. I promise to help buoy up those oppressed in my new community. Lastly, I must address a rather serious issue that has been brought up repeatedly by my New York friends and family: I will never be a Red Sox fan. https://www.instagram.com/p/CCL9lqLjYEb/?igshid=1e5fyhlwzr159

RIP George Floyd. Remember his face. . . . . . #theydeservedbetter #blackspring #georgefloyd #justiceforgeorgefloyd https://www.instagram.com/p/CA-xyrmjdiW/?igshid=1lkquolgarpz8

Illustration Basics in Photoshop / Adults Comics Journaling / Adults Conceptual Illustration / Adults Illustration for Teens / Ages 13-17

A president. . . . . . #portrait #illustration #painting #obama #barackobama #blackhistorymonth #procreate https://www.instagram.com/p/B8zRfyFDanh/?igshid=1t5w5datzl1vi

“Blue Palms”, a gift for generous hosts in LA . . . . . #drawing #watercolor #palmtrees #urbansketching #santamonica #losangeles #laart (at Santa Monica, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5LTsBZg3B7/?igshid=zb59xm12txex

Spread from “I Like to Draw”, a children’s book I wrote and illustrated that is currently in publurgatory. I had a lot of fun with it! . . . . . #art #artist #illustration #books #childrensbooks #illustratedbooks #dinos #publurgatory #watercolor https://www.instagram.com/p/B2mf-8LAq4j/?igshid=w8n2fkc8oj2k

A page from “I Like to Draw”, a children’s book I made that the major pubs didn’t bite for. It’s an uplifting story about acts of creation and self-empowerment, not just for kids. If you’re thinking this looks autobiographical, you’re right. . . . . . #art #artist #childrensbooks #kidlit #illustration #watercolor #drawing https://www.instagram.com/p/B2hUwMdgvl2/?igshid=1gniasgcyy6ij

Air Guitar Robo gift for a friend ❤️ ballpoint & watercolor on maruman paper . . . . . #painting #drawing #art #artist #artistsoninstagram #robot #watercolor #airguitar #worksonpaper https://www.instagram.com/p/ByzycNKgqMZ/?igshid=1jf08ifpgiq3e

f(r)iends . . . . . #sketchbook #ballpointpen #artistsoninstagram #dandd #owl #owlart #chess #character #characterdesign #darklord #dwarf #hoodie #fantasy #nerds #photoshop (at Stormreach, Eberron) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxP4hQbF0VJ/?igshid=rueoic2yh8mm

Gouache and watercolor practice demo inspired by @olivier_tallec. Prepping to teach my illustration class the gentle wonder of painting in layers to create texture. . . . . . #art #artist #professor #arteducation #thehustle #bigwolf #painting #gouache #watercolor #oliviertallec #childrensbooks #artteacher #lessonprep (at New York Institute of Technology (NYIT)) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwFBkAmhUxv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1frzmw7trc3rk