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

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

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