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Bio

Hello.
I am an illustrator based in Leeds. My practise is based around informative imagery, and composing dynamic compositions based on narrative and technology. The work I create covers a variety of processes such as digital painting, screen-printing and animation. I beleive illustration must be clear, and indeed interesting enough to provoke viewers to think about the subject matter. Otherwise I read a wide variety of science fiction novels and maintain a healthy interest in Lego.

Education

Leeds College of Art
Foundation Diploma
(2012 - 2013)

Leeds College of Art
BA (Hons) Illustration
(2013 - 2016)

Experience

Teaching Assistant
Teaching young and mature students as part of a progression short course; topics included illustration, graphic design and sculpture

Designer (November 2015 - February 2016)
Completed several projects in collaboration with Redman Design that involved producing designs for large-scale museum exhibits.

Illustrator for the Engineering Colouring Book
Contributed several pages to the mass produced colouring book, also designed a large-scale colouring page, which became the centrepiece for a public event in Leeds Trinity Kitchen.

Work

Part-time Floral Technician at Leafy Couture (2005 - 2013)
Many a bucket were bleached, a plethora of candelabras polished (is this relevant... possibly include it for humorous reasons)

Student Ambassador at Leeds College of Art (2013 - 2016)

Gave tours of the campus, maintained tables at various degree fairs and assisted the progression team as a teaching assistant.

Student Union President at Leeds College of Art 2016-2017

Achievements

Helped artist Shane Green design a sculpture based on the Wharfedale Press, it may be viewed in Wharfemedows Park in Otley.

Examples of my work has been exhibited in the Otley Courthouse, Travelling Man, Colours May Vary and more recently Secret 7.

Curated the 'Off the Page' exhibition at Colours May Vary (December 2014 - February 2015)

I have exhibited and sold prints at Thoughtbubble for three years and counting (From November)


Skills

I approach my illustration pratice with brutal logic, sytematically completing briefs with a keen interest in clarity of communication. Sketchbooks are central to my process, and I constantly draft concepts and explore new methods of drawing. I have a passion for screenprinting, and enjoy crafting high quality prints on various stocks.