Our Featured Artist: Jesse Read

Originally from Scarborough, Ontario, Jesse Read studied Fine Art and Illustration at OCAD U and Graphic Design at Humber College. With over a decade of experience across in-house, agency, and freelance roles, he has built a career in digital illustration and design while continually returning to his roots in drawing. His recent body of work blends fine art and illustration through memory, character, and mood.

Growing up around Eglinton, Kingston Road, and Morningside, Jesse became fixated on drawing at a young age. And now, he is revisiting Scarborough through a more personal lens. We connected with Jesse to talk about his work, identity as an artist and reinvention. Read the full feature here.