Jess Engle
Jess Engle works in a studio in Austin, Texas and creates beautiful work that makes people feel extraordinary. Her art can be found in a number of retailers, including Crate & Barrel and West Elm, and on Instagram @studioxjess.
Interview
What was your favorite book when you were a child?
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
What’s your favorite line from a book?
“The wonderful thing about Tiggers, is Tiggers are wonderful things.” ― A.A. Milne
Who are your top three favorite authors or illustrators?
Roald Dahl, Quentine Blake, Ralph Steadman
Why did you want to become an author or illustrator?
So I could share my studio with star-gazing penguins, nerdy narwhals and fabulous flamingos and live in a world of imagination and creation.
Do you have any advice for future authors or illustrators?
Keep walking on this winding path! Because the world needs you.
