I create illustrated stories that combine imagination, meaningful ideas, expressive characters, and thoughtful visual design.
Published Book
Kindness is Elementary
Kindness Is Elementary is a colorful illustrated alphabet book that introduces young readers to kindness through expressive lettering, playful artwork, and meaningful ideas for every letter.
Written and illustrated by Tessa Jameson • Published 2026
Works in Development
Colonel the Knievel
Inspired by my adventurous dog, Colonel the Knievel follows a spirited storybook hero whose curiosity and daring personality transform everyday experiences into imaginative adventures. The project combines character-driven storytelling, expressive movement, and playful illustration.
Originally developed as a completed Imagemaking course project exploring movement through sequential illustration. The character, story concept, and larger children’s book series remain in development
Written and illustrated by Tessa Jameson
Course Project: Complete
Book Series: In Development
The Starry Twelve
An illustrated series in development that combines zodiac-inspired characters, superhero storytelling, and age-appropriate lessons about rights, fairness, identity, and community.
Character Development • Illustration • Educational Storytelling
Status: Series in Development
