I am an illustrator, storyboard artist, comic artist, writer, and designer based in the UK. For several years, I have been one of the primary comic artists for the famous UK comic Viz, drawing many of its most well-known characters, including Roger Mellie, Biffa Bacon, The Fat Slags, and Spoilt Bastard, as well as my own characters. I also regularly write scripts for the title. In addition, I have written and drawn in entirely different styles for legendary UK science-fiction comic 2000 AD, Heavy Metal Magazine, Templar Books, and Microsoft, as well as producing storyboards for many TV commercials (via Monkey Puzzle Studio) and films, and working in games and graphic design. In all of these projects, I have adapted my drawing style to suit the work, ranging from cartoonish for Viz to realistic for storyboards and 2000 AD. I have also created animation, edited video and made vector graphics. You can find my illustration and comic work at: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Adrian Bamforth

I am an illustrator, storyboard artist, comic artist, writer, and designer based in the UK. For several years, I have been one of the primary comic artists for the famous UK comic Viz, drawing many of its most well-known characters, including Roger Mellie, Biffa Bacon, The Fat Slags, and Spoilt Bastard, as well as my own characters. I also regularly write scripts for the title. In addition, I have written and drawn in entirely different styles for legendary UK science-fiction comic 2000 AD, Heavy Metal Magazine, Templar Books, and Microsoft, as well as producing storyboards for many TV commercials (via Monkey Puzzle Studio) and films, and working in games and graphic design. In all of these projects, I have adapted my drawing style to suit the work, ranging from cartoonish for Viz to realistic for storyboards and 2000 AD. I have also created animation, edited video and made vector graphics. You can find my illustration and comic work at: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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I am an illustrator, storyboard artist, comic artist, writer, and designer based in the UK.

For several years, I have been one of the primary comic artists for the famous UK comic Viz, drawing many of its most well-known characters, including Roger Mellie, Biffa Bacon, The Fat Slags, and Spoilt Bastard, as well as my own characters. I also regularly write scripts for the title. In addition, I have written and drawn in entirely different styles for legendary UK science-fiction comic 2000 AD, Heavy Metal Magazine, Templar Books, and Microsoft, as well as producing storyboards for many TV commercials (via Monkey Puzzle Studio) and films, and working in games and graphic design.

In all of these projects, I have adapted my drawing style to suit the work, ranging from cartoonish for Viz to realistic for storyboards and 2000 AD. I have also created animation, edited video and made vector graphics.

You can find my illustration and comic work at:
Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer (maternity cover) at Porchlight
October 1, 2019 - October 1, 2020
Designing print and online marketing material for homelessness charity.
Graphic Designer/Publication Officer at Canterbury College
September 1, 2008 - January 1, 2019
Designing course guides and printed and online material; preparing documents for print and working with local printers; generating ideas to promote the college; maintaining stock of photos and working with photographers; ensuring material is presented to target audience; reading and correcting text and making stories more dynamic.
Graphic Designer Freelance at Canterbury
July 1, 2006 - September 1, 2008
Producing logos, stationery, brochures, signage, web sites, animations and advertising for clients.
Catalogue Designer (temporary role) at Parker Steel
November 1, 2007 - December 1, 2007
Designing the 2008 Parker Steel Tool Hire Catalogue.
Illustrator and Storyboard Artist at Freelance
July 1, 2000 - July 1, 2006
Creating professional storyboards for TV advertising and films; artist/scriptwriter for 2000AD, Heavy Metal Magazine, Microsoft and Templar Books.
Game Concept Artist (temporary role) at Etchinghill Studios
November 1, 1998 - February 1, 1999
Producing concept art, storyboards and 3D designs for a computer game.

Education

CIW Web Development Certificate in Javascript Specialist at The Training Room
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
CIW Web Development Certificate in Advanced HTML5 and CSS3 Specialist at The Training Room
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
CIW Web Development Certificate in Web Foundations at The Training Room
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design and Animation at Canterbury College
September 1, 2004 - August 1, 2006
Higher National Diploma in Multimedia Computing at Canterbury Christ Church University
September 1, 1999 - August 1, 2001
BTEC National Diploma in Art & Design at Kent Institute of Art & Design
September 1, 1990 - August 1, 1992
A-Level Art & Design at Swanley School
September 1, 1988 - July 1, 1990
A-Level English Literature at Swanley School
September 1, 1988 - July 1, 1990
GCSE Art & Design at Swanley School
September 1, 1987 - July 1, 1988
GCSE Mathematics at Swanley School
September 1, 1987 - July 1, 1988
GCSE Humanities at Swanley School
September 1, 1987 - July 1, 1988
GCSE Science at Swanley School
September 1, 1987 - July 1, 1988
GCSE Pottery at Swanley School
September 1, 1987 - July 1, 1988
GCSE English Literature at Swanley School
September 1, 1987 - July 1, 1988
GCSE Geography at Swanley School
September 1, 1987 - July 1, 1988

Qualifications

CIW Web Development Certificate in Javascript Specialist
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
CIW Web Development Certificate in Advanced HTML5 and CSS3 Specialist
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
CIW Web Development Certificate in Web Foundations
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services