About — Colourful birds on greeting cards, prints and stickers

Jackie is an illustrator turned stationary designer with a passion for the natural world. after years of working as an editorial illustrator she felt the pull towards focusing on birds and nature and turning these illustrations into every day messages of joy. Over the years she has collected her own collection of meaningful greeting cards and hopes that her images will be enjoyed the same way.

Testimonial from Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni

Jackie Besteman’s bird portraits intrigue. Clearly, they are exquisitely achieved and executed. I’m also a fan of her bold colour sense. Nevertheless, it’s the power of the birds that haunt and stir interest. Im reminded of fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen and Oscar Wilde as well as Alfred Hitchcock’s terrifying film.