Born in Edinburgh in 1961, Jackie was educated at Grays School of Art, Aberdeen, Wimbledon School of Art and the London Royal Academy Schools, London between 1978 and 1986.

Her awards include:
Italian Government Scholarship Award
Scholarship Andre de Sezonzac
British Institute Award
Mary Armour Award R.S.A.
Hospital Field Award Residency
Russell Trust Award V.A.S.
John Cunningham Prize R.G.I.
Hunting Arts Prize R.C.A. London
London Edinburgh Laing 20th Century

She is a regular exhibitor at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibitions, London, the Royal Glasgow Institute, the Royal Scottish Academy, the Paisley Art Institute & Visual Arts Scotland.

Her work is held in corporate & private collections in U.K., Italy, Caribbean, U.S.A., Hong Kong & Australasia.