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I am Midlands Artist, Jamila Walker’s art practice focuses on the small details of everyday life.
I am creates artwork, using digital photography and illustration, playing with narrative layers, textures and colour.
I use Procreate, Adobe Photoshop and Canva.
I am experienced in working to briefs, deadlines, edits and budgets,
In addition to being an exhibiting Artist, Jamila is also involved in Community Arts, Arts for health, artist residencies and commissions.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Co-designer of sensory activity packs at Making Sense
January 1, 2023 - October 2, 2025Co-designed sensory activity packs and contributed graphic design work.
Graphic recording and exhibition piece at North Wales Interfaith Forum / N.E.W. Futures Exhibition
January 1, 2023 - October 2, 2025Graphic recording based on forum contributions; piece exhibited at Ty Pawb during the 2022 North Wales Interfaith Forum and 2023 exhibition.
Graphic Designer (Easy Read marketing design) at Age UK / Telford and Wrekin CVS / Shropshire Council
January 1, 2022 - October 2, 2025Produced Easy Read marketing designs for multiple organisations.
Graphic recorder and illustrator at South Shropshire Youth Forum
January 1, 2022 - October 2, 2025Graphic recording and created 6 illustrations for a webinar and IRL event.
Digital Illustrator (Actio, For All In programme) at Actio
January 1, 2021 - October 2, 2025Digital illustration commissions for Actio's programmes.
Digital Illustrator (HAP programme) at Actio and Shropshire Council
January 1, 2021 - October 2, 2025Digital illustration commissions for the HAP programme.
Art Packs Designer (Nature-themed) at Oriel Davies Gallery
January 1, 2020 - October 2, 2025Nature-themed art packs in Welsh and English.
Graphic Recorder at Arts Connection
January 1, 2020 - October 2, 2025Graphic recordings for various projects and marketing material.
Digital Painting / Digital Illustration for marketing at Shropshire Inclusive Dance
January 1, 2020 - October 2, 2025Created digital paintings and illustrations for marketing; storyboarded music video concepts (developed from 2019).
Illustration for Hive Media Centre brochure cover at Hive Media Centre
January 1, 2019 - October 2, 2025Created brochure cover illustration.
Magazine cover illustration at My Shrewsbury
January 1, 2020 - October 2, 2025Designed magazine covers.
Digital illustrator (Lovely Land / Curious Nature Project) at Lovely Land / Jamila Walker Visual Artist Collaboration
January 1, 2019 - October 2, 2025Created digital illustrations for lottery-funded Curious Nature Project.
Portraits for Parliamentary review at Taking Part
January 1, 2019 - October 2, 2025Created portraits for a Parliamentary review commission.
Commissions for individuals at Various clients
January 1, 2018 - October 2, 2025Illustration commissions for individuals.
Sci Fi novel cover illustration at Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery
January 1, 2018 - October 2, 2025Illustrated Sci Fi novel cover (David Sealey).
Design marketing material at Jazz Band STQ & Artist Tracy Summerton
January 1, 2014 - October 2, 2025Created marketing material.
Map design for children's town trails and activity sheets at Shrewsbury Information
January 1, 2013 - October 2, 2025Designed map for children's trails and activity sheets.
Illustrations for music reviews and cookery pages at Supersonic Zine and Something in the Water Magazine
January 1, 2012 - October 2, 2025Illustrations for music reviews and cookery pages.
Walsall NHS (Feeling Good Project) at Walsall NHS (Feeling Good Project)
January 1, 2010 - October 2, 2025Designed posters using the 5 Ways to Wellbeing as a basis; arts & craft and digital photography workshops.
Illustrations for TrasH at TrasH
January 1, 2009 - October 2, 2025Illustrations for an Organic handbag company, based on a 'Make do and Mend' theme.
Illustrations for Salvation Army (Australia) at Salvation Army (Australia)
January 1, 2009 - October 2, 2025Illustrations for a television documentary about William and Catherine Booth.
Illustration for Staffordshire Arts and Museum Service at Staffordshire Arts and Museum Service
January 1, 2008 - October 2, 2025Worked with Audience Development, Museum Collections, Display and Costume; created Illustration for the Education department.
Magazine illustrations for Here Comes Everyone / The Gap / Belle Vue Magazine at Various publications
January 1, 2020 - October 2, 2025Illustrations for magazines and exhibition catalogues.
Sci Fi novel cover illustration (2011-2012) at Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery
January 1, 2012 - October 2, 2025Illustration for sci-fi novel cover series.
Map design for children's trails at Shrewsbury Information
January 1, 2013 - October 2, 2025Map design for children's town trails and activity sheets.
Staffordshire Arts & Museum Service – Education department illustrations at Staffordshire Arts and Museum Service
January 1, 2008 - October 2, 2025Created illustrations for the Education department.
Education
BTEC Art and Design at Walsall College of Arts and Technology
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001GNVQ Drawing and Mark Making at Walsall College of Arts and Technology
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001Fine Art Photography BA (Hons) at University of Derby
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2004Various RAW Courses at University of Derby
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010Preserving Photography at University of Derby
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010Qualifications
Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Professional Services
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
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