Beginning with an early education focus in
medical scientific illustration
at the University of Michigan and a Fine Art Education;
then continuing as a media marketing professional executive,
commercial artist and president of an art gallery
with several locations, she is now devoting her career
to expand her unique artistic & business vision
at her Sunny Arizona Loft Studio Offices.
She credits her success to being "at the right place,
with the right partners, at the right time."
JILLY Photography (c)
The Jesson family legacy is one of strong work ethic,
a solid commitment to the needs of the community,
and generosity in the advancement of worthwhile charitable goals.
Her grandfather, Dr. Stanley R. Jesson, former President of the Michigan Dental Society and son of an Episcopalian Minister from Leeds England, and grandmother Helen, also an artist and creative soul,
became anchors in the Tucson Community beginning in 1960.
Dr. Jesson became a business entrepreneur and his beloved wife,
Helen Julia Jesson, was always thinking of others. Her very active community focus in Tucson included involvement in
the founding of the Tucson Symphony Auxiliary and
she supported many of Tucson's cultural activities.
Her commitment to St. Philip's in The Hills Episcopal Church,
in the Foothills of Tucson, Arizona, helped establish a strong and loving community that welcomes, encourages
and empowers all to grow in Christ and to
do God's work in the world.
Born in Michigan, in a Finnish family home,
she graduated as valedictorian of her class and
majored in 8 languages, obtaining her BA in Russian
from the University of Arizona in 1969 and her
MA in 1971. Her sister, Jill's great Aunt Mabel Mustenon,
also became a well respected and well known fiber and
sculpture artist in Michigan's North Peninsula
Finnish community.
Helen was widely traveled and collected art from
around the world, she also studied in Kiev, Russia, and shared
her world experience and love of art with her grandchildren.
Jill is very proud to continue her grandmother's example and wisdom,
and greatly appreciates the opportunity to work with you.
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