“Jackie Besteman’s bird portraits intrigue. Clearly, they are exquisitely executed and achieved. I am also a fan of her bold colour. Nevertheless, it is the power of the birds that haunt and stir. I am reminded of fairytales by Hans Christian Andersen and Oscar Wilde as well as Hitchcock’s terrifying film” Natasha Fraser Cavassoni author of After Andy, Lou Lou de la Falaise, Sam Spiegel, Harold ( Pinter ), Monsieur Dior and Biyan.
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About me
I have worked as an illustrator for many years. Always drawn to the decorative and colour I became attracted to both birds and fashion along the way. I call birds nature’s fashionistas and they are a source of endless inspiration. Getting detailed likenesses as well as capturing the wildness of their beauty gives me a lot of satisfaction. Also learning more and more about birds is exciting.
I have recently started putting my bird illustrations on greeting cards, keychains, prints and stickers for all the bird lovers out there.
Over the years I have collected my own collection of meaningful greeting cards and I hope that my images will be enjoyed the same way.

