I’m a London-based illustrator and visual artist with a BA (Hons) in Illustration and Visual Media from the London College of Communication (UAL) and an MA in Character Animation from Central Saint Martins, completed with merit in 2024. My practice spans hand-drawn illustration, animation and editorial work for brands and publications. In recent years I’ve collaborated on large-scale murals for Benefit Cosmetics, created art for Glastonbury’s Sisterhood space, and produced animated content for Vogue, Sunday Times Style, Channel 4, Badoo, and Oatly. I freelance as an in-house illustrator, run illustration workshops, and develop my own pieces for social media and my online shop; I’ve also published The Revolution Handbook and contributed to other titles.…

Alice Skinner

I’m a London-based illustrator and visual artist with a BA (Hons) in Illustration and Visual Media from the London College of Communication (UAL) and an MA in Character Animation from Central Saint Martins, completed with merit in 2024. My practice spans hand-drawn illustration, animation and editorial work for brands and publications. In recent years I’ve collaborated on large-scale murals for Benefit Cosmetics, created art for Glastonbury’s Sisterhood space, and produced animated content for Vogue, Sunday Times Style, Channel 4, Badoo, and Oatly. I freelance as an in-house illustrator, run illustration workshops, and develop my own pieces for social media and my online shop; I’ve also published The Revolution Handbook and contributed to other titles.…

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I’m a London-based illustrator and visual artist with a BA (Hons) in Illustration and Visual Media from the London College of Communication (UAL) and an MA in Character Animation from Central Saint Martins, completed with merit in 2024. My practice spans hand-drawn illustration, animation and editorial work for brands and publications. In recent years I’ve collaborated on large-scale murals for Benefit Cosmetics, created art for Glastonbury’s Sisterhood space, and produced animated content for Vogue, Sunday Times Style, Channel 4, Badoo, and Oatly. I freelance as an in-house illustrator, run illustration workshops, and develop my own pieces for social media and my online shop; I’ve also published The Revolution Handbook and contributed to other titles.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Illustrator at Sunday Times Style Magazine
September 1, 2019 - Present
Illustration in response to The Testaments (The Handmaid's Tale sequel) published in September 2019; later illustrated the front cover to launch the agony aunt column 'Dear Dolly' in June 2020.
Illustrator at Sunday Times Style Magazine
June 1, 2020 - Present
Front cover illustration for the launch of the agony aunt column 'Dear Dolly' (published June 2020).
Illustrator at Dua Lipa
February 14, 2021 - Present
Created a series of Valentine's Day illustrations for the launch of her single 'We’re Good' to be sent as e-cards after she found an illustration featuring her on my Instagram.
Resident Artist at Con Art Collective
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Residency in New York; worked on the book 'The Revolution Handbook', published by Hachette in the UK and Little Brown in the US; featured on television as part of International Women’s Day coverage.
Illustrator in Residence at 1215 Today's
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Won a nationwide competition to be 1215 Today's illustrator in residence, producing political cartoons and content for social media and annual publication.
Resident Artist at Con Art Collective (New York)
January 1, 2016 - Present
Residency program; worked on first book The Revolution Handbook and developed related political cartoons and social content.
Campaign Illustrator at Badoo
January 1, 2020 - Present
Designed wartime-style posters celebrating resilience during the Covid-19 pandemic; posters and a 20-foot billboard in Hackney.
Illustrator at Sunday Times Style
September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Illustrated for The Testaments feature (Sept 2019) and the launch front cover for the 'Dear Dolly' agony aunt column (June 2020).
Front Cover Illustrator at Sunday Times Style
June 1, 2020 - June 1, 2020
Designed the front cover to launch the agony aunt column 'Dear Dolly' (June 2020).
Artist-in-Residence at Con Art Collective (New York)
January 1, 2016 - Present
Residency during which I developed work for my first book, The Revolution Handbook.
Author/Illustrator at The Revolution Handbook
January 1, 2016 - Present
First book published by Hachette in the UK and Little Brown Book in the US.

Education

Master of Arts in Character Animation at Central Saint Martins , University Of The Arts London
September 9, 2023 - July 11, 2024
Awarded A Merit for two year MA course in Character design and animation
BA hons Illustration And Visual Media at London College Of Communication , University Of The Arts London
September 19, 2013 - June 10, 2016
Master of Arts in Character Animation at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London
September 1, 2022 - June 30, 2024
BA (Hons) in Illustration and Visual Media at London College of Communication, University of the Arts London
September 1, 2013 - June 30, 2016
Master of Arts in Character Animation at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London
September 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024
BA (Hons) Illustration and Visual Media at London College of Communication, University of the Arts London
September 1, 2013 - June 1, 2016
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Illustration and Visual Media at London College of Communication, University of the Arts London
September 1, 2013 - June 1, 2016
Master of Arts in Character Animation at Central Saint Martins
September 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024

Qualifications

Winner of three awards at the 2020 Creative moments awards
April 3, 2025 - April 16, 2020
. Best Use of Copywriting in a Campaign . Press/Outdoor Campaign of the Year . Provocative Campaign of the Year
Master of Arts in Character Animation
September 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Illustration and Visual Media
September 1, 2013 - June 1, 2016

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Retail, Software & Internet
    uniE621 British Vogue Agony Uncle
    Illustrated animations for Vogue’s ‘Agony Uncle’ series featuring ; . Bill Nigh . Harris Dickinson . Jonathan Bailey Featured on British Vogues instagram and YouTube channel, with over 2 million views…
    uniE621 Instax X Alice Skinner
    In store event with Instax , helping in workshops in scrab booking with stickers and designs by Alice Skinner…
    uniE621 Dua Lipa Valentines Cards
    A range of illustrated E cards for Valentnes Day for Dua Lipa…
    uniE621 Alice Skinner X Badoo
    British illustrator Alice Skinner has created a cheeky series of wartime-esque posters for dating app Badoo, to celebrate those who've selflessly resisted sex with other households during the Covid-19 pandemic. Winner of three awards at the 2020 Creative moments awards . Best Use of Copywriting in a Campaign . Press/Outdoor Campaign of the Year . Provocative Campaign of the Year…
    uniE621 The Revolution Handbook
    Seen the news? Hate it? Don’t know what to do next? Start a revolution with artist and activist Alice Skinner’s guided journal, in the vein of Wreck This Journal. Perfect for anyone who dreams of a better world and wants to help make it a reality. Published in the UK by Hachette and Little Brown in The USA With dozens of prompts that are both snarky and practical, The Revolution Handbook will get you to stop yelling helplessly at your news feed and start planning your resistance. Fill the interior pages to track the movements you admire and want to join. Set out your arguments on paper BEFORE you get tongue-tied at the dinner table. Plan your protests, make time for self-care, catalogue the heroes you want to remember and even sew Trump’s mouth shut. Inside you can: – Play protest march bingo – Design your own political party – Rewrite the headlines that aggravate you every day – Reflect on how YOU can help change the world – Daydream about your activist heroes So what are you waiting for? It’s time to grab a pen and start your revolution. Get all your thoughts and emotions out – and get ready to change the world! https://www.twine.net/signin…
    paper The Revolution Handbook

    Seen the news? Hate it? Don’t know what to do next? Start a revolution with artist and activist Alice Skinner’s guided journal, in the vein of Wreck This Journal. Perfect for anyone who dreams of a better world and wants to help make it a reality. Published in the UK by Hachette and Little Brown in The USA

    With dozens of prompts that are both snarky and practical, The Revolution Handbook will get you to stop yelling helplessly at your news feed and start planning your resistance. Fill the interior pages to track the movements you admire and want to join. Set out your arguments on paper BEFORE you get tongue-tied at the dinner table. Plan your protests, make time for self-care, catalogue the heroes you want to remember and even sew Trump’s mouth shut.
    Inside you can:
    – Play protest march bingo
    – Design your own political party
    – Rewrite the headlines that aggravate you every day
    – Reflect on how YOU can help change the world
    – Daydream about your activist heroes

    So what are you waiting for? It’s time to grab a pen and start your revolution. Get all your thoughts and emotions out – and get ready to change the world!

    https://www.twine.net/signin