Website: http://abbigrist.wix.com/abbigrist eMAIL: a.gristy@hotmail.co.uk mOB: 07810530104 tEL: 01202 880338 I am a children’s picture book maker and novice creative writer who enjoys constructing self authored stories for young audiences. I work primarily in watercolour and coloured pencil to create playful illustrations and character design, marrying together soft pastel tones with texture.
Education BA (Hons) Illustration Arts University Bournemouth 2012-2015 Grade: Pending Foundation Diploma in Art and Design Arts University Bournemouth 2011-2012 Grade: PASS A Level Queen Elizabeth’s School, Wimborne 2009-2011 • English Language and Literature: (C) • Fine Art: (C) • Geography: (D) • Graphic Design AS: (D) GCSE Queen Elizabeth’s School, Wimborne 2006-2009 11 A*-C grades (including Maths and English)
Work Experience Summer School Assistant July/August 2015 Arts University Bournemouth Artist in Residence February/March2015 Bethany Junior School, Boscombe. • 6 week placement at the school every Thursday afternoon • Assisting the tutor with art activities for a mural design • Teaching the children artist techniques and skills Student Notetaker October 2013-July 2015 Arts University Bournemouth • Taking lecture notes for students with a disability • Good listening skills, clean, legible handwriting and organised notes Student Ambassador October 2012-July 2015 Arts University Bournemouth • Open Days- campus tours, talking to prospective students and parents about courses, crowd management and hospitality duties • Careers Fairs • Exhibitions
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Graduation ceremony assistant: June 2013 and 2014
Event Experience Spring Art School: Teaching Assistant March/April 2015 Arts University Bournemouth • Teaching young learners about Illustration • Assisting with planning activities Artist in Residence: Mural Design January 2015 Arts University Bournemouth • Creating illustrations for Bethany Junior School Mural Illustration Symposium: Student Assistant September 2014 Arts University Bournemouth • 2 day event • Meeting and greeting guests • Overseeing illustration based workshops and photographing event LAC (Looked After Children) Project: Student Assistant August 2014 Arts University Bournemouth • 2 day project • To run and deliver a series of puppet making sessions with learners and support workers • Summer Shows Tour Guide May/June 2014 Arts University Bournemouth • Acting as a guide on campus to visiting schools • Assisting students with a disability BA and MA Private Exhibitions: Student Assistant June 2013 and 2014 • Meet and greet • Campus tours • Waitressing duties
Interests and Achievements Cake Decorating • Advance Level in Sugar Craft • Paid commissions for cakes • Won prize for a Comic Relief bake-off at Victoria Hospital Wimborne.
Creative Skills Proficient with: • Character Design • Traditional and Digital Illustration • Creative Writing • Adobe Photoshop and InDesign • Microsoft Word Working Knowledge: • Adobe Illustrator • Screen Printing • Basic animation knowledge
References Available on request.