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ABO U T M E I a m a n i n c re dibly passionate and self m o t i v at e d c reator with a wide variety o f ex p e r i e n c e in multiple areas of A RT & D E S I G N. I a m c u r re n t l y based in LONDON, UK a n d h a v e re c ently completed my three y ea r s o f s t u d y in BA HONS I L LU ST R AT I O N at UCA Farnham. D u r in g m y t i me there I gained a l ot of p ra c t i c a l s k i l l s as well as improving my c r i t i c a l t h i n k i ng and idea generation a n d g a i n i n g a better understanding of m y w o r k p ro c ess. Th i s p o rt f o l i o serves as a display of t h e v a r i e t y o f work that I have created d u r i n g t h i s t i me as well as some p re v i o u s p e r s onal pieces. I a m c o n s t a n t ly striving to improve my w o r k a n d g ra duating from university is o n l y t h e f i r s t step in that journey. I l o o k f o r w a rd to the next chapter.
ROL E S A c ro s s m y t i me at university I was: I l l u st rat i o n Course Ambassador, I l l u st rat i o n Course Representative, Yea r O n e M e ntor, Applicant Day t o u r g u i d e w i th Student led talks a n d a l s o ra n Risograph Workshops.
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I L L U S T R AT I O N GRAPHIC DESIGN PRINTMAKING I R E C E N T L Y GRADUATED FROM
UNIVERSITY F O R T H E CREATIVE ARTS W H E R E ACHIEVED
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FIRST CLASS D E G R E E I N
BA HONS I L L U S T R AT I O N
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U n i v e r s i t y Fo r Th e C reat i v e A rt s ( Fa r n h a m ) Fi r s t C l a s s D e g re e B A ( H O N S ) I L LU ST R AT I O N (2017 - 2020) B re n t s i d e H i g h S c h o o l (A-LEVEL) GRAPHIC DESIGN ( A - L E V E L ) P H OTO G R A P H Y (2004 - 2013)
EXPERIENCE T I TA N M AG A Z I N E S (Southwark) 3 M o n t h A d v e rt s & M a r ke t i n g Intern (2017) T I TA N M AG A Z I N E S (Southwark) 2 We e k Wo r k E x p e r i e n c e (2009, 2011) I R I S D I G I TA L (Southwark) 2 We e k Wo r k E x p e r i e n c e (2010)
CONTACT INFORMATION ON THE FINAL PAGE
FINAL MAJOR PROJECT
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SCREEN PRINTED BANDANAS
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PENGUIN STU DENT DESIGN AWARDS
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FARNHAM KNIGHTS LOGO DESIGN
CONTENTS
THE BOOK I L LU ST R AT I O N CO M P E T I T I O N
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F R E S H M E AT EXHIBITION
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KINGDOM LINO PRINT
CURRENTS MERCH DESIGN CO N T E ST
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F R E S H M E AT SCREEN PRINT
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T I TA N M AG A Z I N E S I NT E R N S H I P
E D I TO R I A L WO R K S H O P
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DEAD ROSE RISOGRAPH ZINE
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L AU R E N B A B I C MERCH DESIGN
10 11 12 PERSONAL WO R K
RISOGRAPH PRINTS
D I G I TA L A N I M AT I O N
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THE DEVIL’S PLAYGROUND COVER MOCKUP C reat e d t o s h o w h o w a p h y s i c a l p r i n t e d copy of the book could look. C reat e d i n Pro C reat e & P h o t o s h o p 2020
THE D E V I L’ S P L AYG R O U N D SPR E A D M O C K U P C reat e d i n ProCreate 2020
THE DEVIL’S PLAYGROUND THEMED POSTCARD C reat e d i n Pro C reat e 2020
T H E DEVIL’S PLAYGROUND PAG E 10 Created in ProCreate 2020
T H E DEVIL’S PLAYGROUND PAG E 20 Created in ProCreate 2020
T H E DEVIL’S PLAYGROUND PAG E 30 Created in ProCreate 2020
T H E DEVIL’S PLAYGROUND PAG E 35 Created in ProCreate 2020
T H E DEVIL’S PLAYGROUND STY L E DEVELOPMENT Created in ProCreate 2020
T H E DEVIL’S PLAYGROUND STY L E DEVELOPMENT Created in ProCreate 2020
THE DEVIL’S PLAYGROUND STYLE DEVELOPMENT Th e s e tt i n g o f t h e n a r rat i v e i s b a s e d o n a twisted concept of a carnival / fun fair being a p l a c e t h at p e o p l e a re d ra w n t o a n d a re m a n i p u l at e d t o ex p o s e t h e d a r ke s t s i d e o f h u m a n n at u re . C reat e d i n Pro C reat e 2020
THE DEVIL’S PLAYGROUND RISOGRAPH PRINT Tw o l a y e r r i s o g ra p h p r i n t t o g o a l o n g w i t h m y Fi n a l M a j o r Pro j e c t . Pr i n t e d w i t h C r i m s o n Re d and Black Ink A4 2020
Th e B o o k I l l u s t rat i o n Competition 2020 H o u s e o f I l l u s t rat i o n & Folio Society E a c h i l l u stration represents one of three love poems.
The Good Morrow by John Donne
Wil
ld Nights ! b y E m i l y D i c k i n s o n
The Trick by Imtiaz Dharker
CURRENTS MERCH DESIGN CONTEST C u r re n t s a re a m e t a l c o re b a n d f ro m Co n n e t i c u t , U n i t e d St at e s . Th e w i n n e r s o f t h e c o n t e s t g e t t h e i r d e s i g n s p u t o n t h e i r s t o re a n d w i l l re c e i v e 5 0 % o f t h e p ro f i t f ro m a l l sales with the other 50% going to a charity of our choice. C reat e d i n Pro C reat e 2020
EDITORIAL WORKSHOP An illustration based on an article about Eco Anx i e t y and the effects of worrying about climate chan g e . Inked in Sketchbook, Coloured in ProCreat e 2020
SCREEN PRINTED BANDANAS H a n d p u l l e d s c re e n p r i n t e d bandanas to sell on my Etsy s t o re a n d at t h e U CA W i n t e r Fa i r 2 0 1 9 . Pr i n t e d W h i t e I n k o n t o B l a c k and Black Ink onto White 2019
FRESH MEAT YEAR TWO EXHIBITION Concept based on representing tatto o s a s a n o ff t h e shelf purchase instead of an individu a l p i e c e o f a rt . The end result was a display consisti n g o f h a n d illustrated foamboard limbs reflectin g d i s p l a y techniques that are used in butcher s h o p s . Permanent Marker on Foam Board 2019
FRESH MEAT DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION Th i s p r i n t w a s c reat e d t o g o a l o n g w i t h m y ex h i b i t i o n . I wanted the design to sum up the theme and concept of m y e n t i re d i s p l a y i n o n e i m a g e . C reat e d i n P h o t o s h o p 2019
FRESH MEAT SCREEN PRINT Hand printed limited q u a n t i t y p r i n t o f 2 0 t h at w e re s o l d at o u r s h o p t h at ra n a l o n g s i d e o u r ex h i b i t i o n . A 3 S c re e n Pr i n t 2019
DEAD ROSE RISOGRAPH ZINE Tw o l a y e r s i n g l e - s h e e t 8 - p a g e f o l d e d z i n e t h at I p r i n t e d u s i n g a r i s o g ra p h m a c h i n e . Th e U CA c o u r s e l ea d e r c o m m i s s i o n e d o v e r 100 copies to be sent to new applicants f o r t h e i l l u s t rat i o n c o u r s e . Pr i n t e d u s i n g C r i m s o n Re d a n d R i s o f e d e ra l B l u e I n k 2019
THE PENGUIN STUDENT DESIGN AWARDS 2019 Book cover redesign for Wonder by R.J. Palacio. Created in Photoshop 2019
KINGDOM LINO PRINT Prin t e d o n t o W h i t e Pa p e r a n d K ra ft Ca rd 2019
TITA N M AG A Z I N E S ADV E RT S A N D M A R K E T I N G INTE R N S H I P D u r i n g t h e s u mmer before I s t a rt e d u n i v e r sity I returned to Ti t a n M a g a z i nes for a 3 month i n t e r n p o s i t i o n within the ads a n d m a r ke t i n g team. Th e s e a re a f e w of the adverts that I w o r ke d o n t hat were published. C reat e d i n P h otoshop and InDesign 2017
Fo u n d on the back cover of Re b i rt h : J u s tice League Issue #02 2017
Fo u n d o n t h e back cover of Re b i rt h : Wo n der Woman Issue #02 2017
Fo u n d on the back cover of Re b i rt h : A l l -Star Batman Issue #03 2017
TITA N M AG A Z I N E S SUB S C R I PT I O N A DV E RT S
Fo u n d o n t h e back cover of Re b i rt h : J u s t i ce League Issue #02
Fou n d o n t h e b a c k c o v e r o f Reb i rt h : Wo n d e r Wo m a n Issu e # 0 2
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All art w o r k re m a i n s t h e p ro p e rt y o f © Ti t a n Magazines 2012 - 2020
LAUREN BABIC MERCH DESIGN L a u re n B a b i c i s t h e l ea d s i n g e r o f Re d H a n d e d D e n i a l a n d C ra z y E i g h t y E i g h t a n d h a s a v e r y s u c c e s s f u l Yo u Tu b e C h a n n e l . Th e d e s i g n i s a v a i l a b l e o n h e r m e rc h a n d i s e s i t e . C reat e d i n P h o t o s h o p 2019
FAR N H A M K N I G H T S AME R I CA N F O OT B A L L T E A M LOG O R E D E S I G N Wo r ke d w i t h the local American f o o t b a l l t ea m to redesign their l o g o w i t h a n up to date twist on t h e i r v i n t a g e classic helmet. C reat e d i n I l l ustrator 2019
CHESTER BENNINGTON from LINKIN PARK DIGITAL PORTRAIT Created as a tribute to my favourite singer who had a huge impact on my life and sadly passed away in 2017. It took roughly 37 hours to complete. It is a piece that I am incredibly proud of and I had the honour of presenting a printed version to Mike Shinoda from Linkin Park when I had the opportunity to meet him. Created in Photoshop 2018
SAM CARTER from ARCHITECTS DIGITAL PORTRAIT Created in ProCreate 2019
THE JOKER DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION Created in ProCreate 2019
NEON DRIFTER DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION C reat e d i n Pro C reat e 2020
BRAVING THE STORM DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION C reat e d i n Pro C reat e 2020
T H E G LO R I O U S B E A R D D I G I TA L I L LU ST R AT I O N C reated in ProCreate 2019
LO C K D O W N D I G I TA L I L LU ST R AT I O N C reated in ProCreate 2020
GYPSY TRADITIONAL TATTOO DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION C reat e d i n Pro C reat e 2020
THOMAS SHELBY from PEAKY BLINDERS DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION C reat e d i n Pro C reat e 2020
O F F I C E R H U TC H D I G I TA L I L LU ST R AT I O N C reated in Photoshop 2019
BONES D I G I TA L I L LU ST R AT I O N C reated in Photoshop 2019
PINK ROSE DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION C reat e d i n Pro C reat e 2019
TOON ME CHALLENGE DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION C reat e d i n Pro C reat e 2020
BANNER RISOGRAPH PRINT Pr i n t e d u s i n g F l at G o l d a n d Black Ink. A4 2019
BANNER RISOGRAPH PRINT Pr i n t e d u s i n g F l at G o l d a n d R i s o f e d e ra l B l u e I n k . A4 2019
THE FLAMING CHALICE RISOGRAPH PRINT Printed using Fluorescent Orange, Yellow and Blue Ink A3 2019
W I L D F LO W E R RISOGRAPH PRINT Pr i n t e d using Fluorescent O ra nge and Risofederal Blue Ink A4 2019
SHE LT E R DIG I TA L A N I M AT I O N A s h o rt l o o p e d animation that I c reat e d u s i n g a base illustration w i t h m o v i n g elements such as snow, c h i m n e y s m o ke and the flickering l i g h t t h ro u g h the windows. C reat e d i n ProCreate 2020
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