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About me

Graduated Leeds Met University in 1995 after completing a BA in Graphic Art and Design, specialising in Experimental Film and Animation. After finding gainful employment in various non-creative institutions went back to basics and began work with pen, pencil and computer.

I've spent more than 25 years crafting skills, absorbing influences from every facet of visual culture and archiving found objects and ephemera to substantiate his work he has worked as a freelance illustrator with numerous clients in publishing and entertainment, also pursuing the more traditional gallery path with solo shows in London, Bristol and Devon. Also group exhibits in the . Numerous sell out print releases and press coverage worldwide.

I'm most at home using Photoshop having worked with it since 1996, over time I have developed several unique ways of making images, often imitated in the online arena. I will revert back to pen and pencil wherever possible, those being the foundation of my skills.

Details

AvailabilityLooking for work

ContractFreelance, Remote

LocationScarborough, United Kingdom

Skill LevelMiddleweight, Senior

Tagged Job TitlesArtist, Artworker, Digital Illustrator

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Skills

Branding, Fine Arts, Illustration, Photoshop

Sector Experience

Cover Design, editorial, Merchandise

Clients

Ad-Noiseam Records, adidas Originals, Arbor Snowboards, Future Publishing, Grapes Design, Marvel Entertainment, MDE Records, Radisson RED, Stylorouge, The Royal Court Theatre, Them London, Tru-Thoughts Recordings, U.S. Playstation Magazine

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