ABOUT
Personal Profile
Hey Hi!
I am 23 years old and a First degree graduate from Staffordshire BA Hons Cartoon & Comic Art course.
About:
I grew up in a remote village in Cornwall after living in the USA for the start of my childhood. I found my love for manga at an early age after stumbling across the Anime Elemental Gelade on Youtube. I remember how excited I was to pursue it and become an artist that encapsulates the style! Although I am proud of what I have achieved, there is still so much more I would love to do and be involved in.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
A brief summary of what I have achieved in my education.
STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY, STOKE-ON-TRENT,ST4 2DE. TEL: 01782 294000.
September 2016 - July 2019
Hons Degree
Cartoon & Comic Arts.
A vocational, industry-linked Art/Digital Materials/Media Analysis/Manga & Graphic Novels Degree, with a strong emphasis on modern and historical cultural relevance.
Awarded First Degree
KING’S BRUTONINDEPENDENT BOARDING SCHOOL,THE PLOX, BRUTON, SOMERSET BA10 0ED.TEL: 01749 814200.
September 2014 - July 2016
3 A-Levels:
English Literature Grade A*;
Art Grade A*;
Food Science Grade B.
LOOE COMMUNITY ACADEMY,SUNRISING,LOOE, CORNWALL PL13 1NQ. TEL: 01503 262625.
September 2010 - July 2014
Relevant GCSEs:
English Language Grade A*;
English Literature Grade A*;
Art Grade A*;
History Grade A*,
Textiles Grade A*;
Graphic Products Grade A,
CGMA CHARACTER DESIGN FOR FILM AND GAMES
2019 Completed
An online semester for a university-style course, lead by artists who participate in AAA titles.
AWARDS
2014 - 2019
1st Place Prize; Gradex University
Award
Magazine Features and Competition
JSLA Junior Leadership Award
1st Place GCSE Textiles Award
AS Level End of Year Award.
3 Awarded
WHAT I DO
I run my own successful online commissioned art business,
producing digital Manga/Fantasy Art character designs for purchasers.
This also overlaps with my comic convention business, where I sell
not only my art and commissions but also physical handcrafted projects.
Instagram has recruited me as an Ambassador due to the 13K+
following my own art site. I receive a monthly retainer fee and run competitions and promotions to boost online traffic. Instagram has
recently sent me an expense paid trip to London for an Ambassador
Participation event. I am also an Ambassador on Superprof (Private tutor service) and for Skillshare.
2016- Present: Running my own art stalls at London, Birmingham, Manchester
and Stoke Comic Cons, consistently achieving high volume sales and
performing as one of my University course’s most successful sellers. Duties
include campaign conception, stall design, production and printing of
materials, marketing, responsibility for sales and cash float, own travel
bookings. Submitting follow-up performance analysis.
2014-2016: Corporate silver spoon waitressing for events while at
King’s Bruton Sixth Form.
2014: Talk Talk London Headquarters - 2-week work experience in Design,
Animation, and Advertising department working for the design section.
Worked on digital design, media presence, advertising campaigns, attended
planning meetings. Designed and submitted a Talk Talk online advertising
banner which was subsequently used. Received a highly complimentary review
of my performance from my employer at the end of my trial and an invitation
to apply and be considered for a job with Talk Talk in the future.