Illustration | Painting
I have started a small business decorating people's leather mittens. I take commissions from local folks and decorate and seal their mittens so they can have a one of a kind piece of winter gear.
I am taking commissions currently, email me at jessiereitan@gmail.com or message me on instagram!
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fresco | Illustrator | procreate | Indesign | photoshop
fresco | Illustrator | procreate
Commentary on AI in 45th Annual Christmas Stroll Poster Contest
Town's Christmas art contest ends in scandal: Did the winner use AI?
Nov 25, 2025
In this article, I comment on the rampant use of AI in design and how artists must keep track of their full process to avoid false accusations. As the previous winner of the Christmas Stroll poster contest, I was asked by the Washington Post to give my take on the situation.
Supporting Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Montana State Univesity
Sep 15, 2025
This article recounts the work that myself and members of my Masters of Science in Innovation and Management (MSIM) cohort did to help promote early learning in Montana. Our group helped to raise awareness to families with children under the age of five, and helped enroll over 300 children in four months, while simultaniously creating an action plan for future students to follow.
Jessie Reitan as Evrgreen's Featured Artist
Evrgreen Clothing - Facebook
Aug 8, 2025
I was featured as Evrgreen Clothing's artist of the month for Downtown Bozeman's summer art walk. I displayed paintings and illustrated mittens for the month of August and sold art in person during the evening of Art Walk.
44th Annual Christmas Stroll Poster Contest Announcement
Downtown Bozeman
Nov, 2024
I share some of my inspiration for the my winning poster contest entry.
Montana State Makes Finals in International Marketing Competition
Montana Right Now
Feb 25, 2024
I was one of two graphic designers on our 12 person American Marketing Association IMC team which made it to the international finals. The case study was sustainability focused and challenged me and my team to think about how to market a concept rather than a physical good or service.