I am an illustrator with a degree in Fine Art illustration, Graphics and Art History and a PGCE (Education). As well as traditional media, I have creative expertise in using software such as Illustrator and Photoshop and I am a keen architectural photographer inspired by my travels to different continents. My subject matter and interpretation range from realism to abstract fantasy and I enjoy being imaginative with ideas. My style and technique are versatile and I have experience of responding to commercial design briefs. I can also produce hard edge design with an emphasis on typography if required, as well as web design. My knowledge of practical media incorporates pencil, ink, pastels, watercolour, acrylics, gouache and digital paintboxes. I value the importance of drawing and I have exhibited with the Royal Watercolour Society in London, as well as various other reputable venues in the UK and the Middle East. In new media, I have also gained the ECDL in computing & the CIW web design certificate.

My professional background has been mainly in education, as a college lecturer in the Visual Arts, literacy and applied English Communications for EFL. I have also worked in media advertising and with publishing projects for magazines, brochures, cards and books. I am inspired by colour and form but I also value the refined quality of black & white ink studies and printmaking. If required by the client, my interest in art history enables me to transpose art styles to influence the imagery within an art composition, as well as the compositional elements. I have a particular interest in storywriting and illustration for childrens' books. My approach to project assignments will always be professional and delivered to meet the deadlines and it is my policy to be flexible about any need for project ammendments.

Information Technology, Software, Hardware, Electronics, Non-profit, Social Sector, Education, Media, Advertising, Publishing, Entertainment, Other