Jess Perna, Artist Bio
Priding himself on reliability and professionalism, Jess has worked directly for party hosts
and more than 100 event planning companies and has drawn over 30,000 caricatures.
He holds a Bachelors of Fine Art Degree from the prestigious School of Visual Arts in
New York City where he was a finalist in five art competitions.
He is a jack of all trades in the art field, able to produce virtually any kind of artwork in any
medium, including portraits. Fine art PortraitsByJessPerna.com Jess has illustrated for
magazines, newspapers, greeting cards, print advertisements,
logos, retail displays, court room evidence, card and board games, business cards,
brochures, 70 children’s books, book covers, many fine art portraits and gallery shows.
Former cartoon art instructor, for 3 years, of Cartoon Illustration at Queens College, NYC.
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Reviews
"This is much better than the drawings of me in the newspaper!”
Honorable David Dinkins, Mayor of NYC
“What a great caricature…You are very talented! Thanks!”
Jimmy Smits, Star of NYPD Blue
“Jess was absolutely the hit of our holiday party!”
International Herald Tribune.
"Oooo, that came out really good!"
Toni Braxton, Singing Star
Party and Event Testimonials
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A Partial List of Some Better Known Clients
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