About the artist: Jess earned a Bachelor of Fine Art Degree from the School of Visual Arts in N.Y.C. and studied digital art at Palomar College, San Diego, CA. His studio is in San Diego.
Finalist: New York Art Directors League The Society of Illustrators Scholarship Competition The School of Visual Arts Annual Illustration Portfolio 13 The School of Visual Arts Annual Spring Illustration Show 1991/92 Will Eisner's Gallery - Best of Student Art New York Newsday
He has illustrated over 70 children's picture and coloring books, magazine covers and stories, logos, cable TV ads, newspapers ads, greeting cards, print advertisements, retail displays, court room evidence, brochures, many fine art portraits, games, calendars, convention posters, cartoon art and gallery shows. Clients.
He instructed art students in Cartoon Illustration at Queens College in NYC for three years as well as tutoring numerous students.
Jess Perna and staff are currently on the jaMuse Advisory Board - MRG - International.
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