Craig Cairnie

I’m a professional freelance artist and illustrator based in Dundee, Scotland, with a BA (Hons) in Fine Art from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design. My work spans digital illustration, comic art, storyboarding, commercial design and large-scale murals.

A significant part of my recent work has involved creating illustrated educational resources for Dynamis Training & Insight, a UK organisation specialising in conflict management and personal safety training. I’ve developed detailed, multi-panel comic strips and visual scenarios depicting realistic situations within schools and care environments, helping communicate complex subjects such as challenging behaviour, emotional distress, conflict resolution and positive intervention.

These projects require strong sequential storytelling, expressive character design, consistent character appearances across multiple scenes, varied perspectives and clear visual communication. I work closely with clients to develop concepts, interpret briefs and refine illustrations into engaging, accessible educational material.

Alongside my illustration career, I have over 13 years of professional experience in health and social care and also deliver conflict management training. This gives me a valuable understanding of the subjects I illustrate, particularly when producing sensitive, realistic and educational visual content.

My wider commercial portfolio includes commissioned murals for Ninewells Hospital, Advanced Specialist Care and Dundee United Football Club, alongside branding, printmaking and other illustration projects.

I work digitally using Infinite Painter, Krita and Photoshop, and I’m comfortable adapting my illustration style to suit different audiences, established character designs and project requirements.

I’m particularly interested in comic illustration projects where strong visual storytelling, character consistency and the ability to communicate a clear message are essential. I believe my combination of professional illustration experience, educational comic development and practical training background would make me a strong fit for this project.