Get to know Fructus Illustrations!

Hi, I'm Jen!

I’m the artist and creator behind Fructus Illustrations, a cozy creative space born from my lifelong love for making things. While I grew up in Northern Virginia and actually studied Systems Engineering in college, my heart has always been with art.

In 2021, I decided to follow that passion full-time and began the transition into my career as an artist. What started as simple, playful doodles of animals, plants, and little fruits with faces eventually grew into the world of the Fructus Friends!

  • Benedict the Bear

    Benny is a happy, silly, and energetic bear who loves music, video games, and making his friends laugh. He enjoys exploring the great outdoors but usually while looking for a good spot for a nap or a snack.

  • Clover the Frog

    Clover is a gentle, kind-hearted frog who loves reading, baking, and making things. He is incredibly crafty and always has a work in progress project tucked away.

  • Maple the Cow

    Maple is a smart, fun, and outgoing cow who loves singing, skating and puzzles. She loves going on adventures with her friends and enjoys solving math and science problems.

Everything at Fructus Illustrations is a one-woman show

Fructus Illustrations is a small business currently based in Austin, TX, where I hand-draw every illustration, design each book, and personally pack every order with care.