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I am a practicing fine artist and illustrator whose work explores the intersection of existential experiences and philosophy, inspired by Jean Baudrillard's Simulacra and Simulations. I enjoy creating a dialogue between the real and imaginary through my art. Alongside my artistic practice, I engage in curating exhibitions, delivering school art workshops, and have a background as a Bikeability Instructor and a carer. My work spans freelance projects including music poster illustration, gaming character illustration, book and editorial illustration, and self-published graphic novels. I am passionate about collaborative arts projects and have worked with musicians and various creative teams, always seeking new ways to express creativity and connect with audiences.…I am a practicing fine artist and illustrator whose work explores the intersection of existential experiences and philosophy, inspired by Jean Baudrillard's Simulacra and Simulations. I enjoy creating a dialogue between the real and imaginary through my art. Alongside my artistic practice, I engage in curating exhibitions, delivering school art workshops, and have a background as a Bikeability Instructor and a carer. My work spans freelance projects including music poster illustration, gaming character illustration, book and editorial illustration, and self-published graphic novels. I am passionate about collaborative arts projects and have worked with musicians and various creative teams, always seeking new ways to express creativity and connect with audiences.

Helen Dearnley

Album Art Designer, Artist, Book Illustrator, +7

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I am a practicing fine artist and illustrator whose work explores the intersection of existential experiences and philosophy, inspired by Jean Baudrillard's Simulacra and Simulations. I enjoy creating a dialogue between the real and imaginary through my art. Alongside my artistic practice, I engage in curating exhibitions, delivering school art workshops, and have a background as a Bikeability Instructor and a carer. My work spans freelance projects including music poster illustration, gaming character illustration, book and editorial illustration, and self-published graphic novels. I am passionate about collaborative arts projects and have worked with musicians and various creative teams, always seeking new ways to express creativity and connect with audiences.…I am a practicing fine artist and illustrator whose work explores the intersection of existential experiences and philosophy, inspired by Jean Baudrillard's Simulacra and Simulations. I enjoy creating a dialogue between the real and imaginary through my art. Alongside my artistic practice, I engage in curating exhibitions, delivering school art workshops, and have a background as a Bikeability Instructor and a carer. My work spans freelance projects including music poster illustration, gaming character illustration, book and editorial illustration, and self-published graphic novels. I am passionate about collaborative arts projects and have worked with musicians and various creative teams, always seeking new ways to express creativity and connect with audiences.

Available to hire

I am a practicing fine artist and illustrator whose work explores the intersection of existential experiences and philosophy, inspired by Jean Baudrillard’s Simulacra and Simulations. I enjoy creating a dialogue between the real and imaginary through my art. Alongside my artistic practice, I engage in curating exhibitions, delivering school art workshops, and have a background as a Bikeability Instructor and a carer.

My work spans freelance projects including music poster illustration, gaming character illustration, book and editorial illustration, and self-published graphic novels. I am passionate about collaborative arts projects and have worked with musicians and various creative teams, always seeking new ways to express creativity and connect with audiences.

Skills

Editorial Illustration

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Poster

Expert

Work Experience

Freelance Fine Artist & Illustrator at Self-employed

January 1, 2008 - June 1, 2024

Providing freelance fine art and illustration services including commissions for music poster illustration, gaming character illustration, book illustration, editorial work, portfolio development, professional illustration submissions for exhibitions, and self-publishing graphic novels and comics. Collaborated with musicians including Apparatjik, Magne Furuholmen and Chromeo. Supported by SANE Creative Awards Scheme for work as an artist and carer for someone with mental health.

Group Director/Curator at Lincoln Artists’ Network

January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2015

Directed and curated a collaborative graduate artists’ group of over 200 Lincolnshire artists, organizing exhibitions and events at site-specific city locations with audiences of 30 to 50+ people. Managed grant funding and training via Enterprise @ Lincoln to establish and maintain the network.