In 2005, Jacqui was crowned “Grand Dragon” at Dromkeen Museum, the home of Australian children's book illustration, and she is the winner of the 2003 Monsalvat Salon des Refuses People’s Choice Award.
Jacqui's own children were her models in her first book, Various Faerious. Jacqui continues to use models when painting, and many members of her community can be found in her second book, Shoes News. She is presently working on illustrations for The Letter (Era Publications, Australia, 2005)
Jacqui lives in Parkdale, Victoria, Australia. You can see more of her work on her personal website.