
Freelance or In-House? My Report from Interviewing Graphic Designer - Nicola Shepherd
As part of our Illustration course, we have conducted an interview with an industry professional who interests us. We interviewed Nicola Shepherd who has worked as both freelance and in-house graphic designer and illustrator. I have heard from different illustrators at University about their experience of freelance, but it was useful to hear Nicola’s perspective of pros and cons compared to in-house work. I had considered freelance as being very intense and taking a lot more

What are my interests? Thoughts on Self Promotion
During this forthcoming self promotion unit I will be identifying my personal interests and my artistic style which will be sent in postcard formatted illustrations to companies I am interested in working with/for. Although it is early stages in terms of my career prospects, I am excited to be able to self direct this project entirely from what interests me. At the moment, I am contemplating the following subject matter: History (BBC Radio 4 'In Our Time' Podcasts as inspirat

Visiting lecturer: Russel Cobb
I was intrigued by Russel Cobb’s illustrative style. The bright colours and blocky shapes alongside decorative elements really appealed to me and the type of drawing that I enjoy. I was particularly interested in his on location drawing and so I asked what media he uses. He uses Rotring/lettering pens and I think I will experiment with these in the future. The neat but detailed drawings he creates using this make his sketchbooks bold and exciting. In the Documentary Unit I us