Contacting Work Experience Employers......

I have been trying to contact people about work experience for the next year coming. Different schools and age groups and also business's that have connections to the creative industry. I have to get confirmation details off all the people contacted recently, to check that we've got the go ahead. Also another thing to organise soon would be the CRB check, but it may be organised through the first school I go to.

poster design- first paid commission

My housemate Josie Powell is an arts and events student, and for their group final major project they held an alternative event called 'Time For Heroes'. This had the aim to educate young people of the consequences of war, to hear the stories of veterans, refugees and those affected by conflict. The event took place in Bournemouth Library in the Triangle and went on for 3 days. My illustrations were also used for their websites background image and posters were displayed in the local newspapers and around schools.

26/11/09

Holly Jones for her negiotiated practice brief, decided to hold an illustration take over at the Winchester pub in the Triangle, Bournemouth. Most of the illustration students contributed and all profits went towards our Free Range exhibition in London, summer 2010. Jenny, Rebekka and I took great delight in baking all the cakes for the event. We held out little stall at the back of the exhibition space and made a grand total of £60.

previous exhibitions

The first exhibition that I took part in was the 'Arty Farty Party'. It was executed by my at the time 'halls of residence' friend Celia Williams are her arts and events team, in the I-Bar in Landsdown, Bournemouth. The top room was converted into an exhibition space and the basement had a live band playing.

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never ending illustration

This afternoon I have been updating my blog. This has links to my NP project, but the main one encompasses work from 1st, 2nd and 3rd year as well as personal and incomplete works. I feel it is important to show these as well, because they can sometimes express more personality and allow you to show a more passionate side to your art work.

For your viewing pleasure

bbc i-player
Click on the link for the videos......(hopefully they are still on)
The goldsmiths episodes that are currently on BBC I-Player are interesting to watch. They tell the tale of the graduating MA year, trying to make something of themselves. It does give me ideas to move up to the big smoke and take full advantage of my first emerging year as a young illustrator.

The starting point

So I have been doing some research in the uni library and also at home. I have a really great book called 'How to be an Illustrator' by Darrel Rees. Quote:
"How to be an Illustrator offers practical help and guidance to aspiring illustrators. All areas of the job are covered- how to create a portfolio; the most effective ways to approach would-be clients; how to prepare for meetings and negotiate contracts; and how to handle, deliver, and bill a job."
I will be using this book as informative advice to help with my presentation skills, portfolio guidance and general overall bible. (Not to say no other book will help just as much!)